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ZooChat Exhibit Design Competition #3

Discussion in 'Speculative Zoo Design and Planning' started by jbnbsn99, 10 Aug 2016.

  1. Sealife357

    Sealife357 Well-Known Member

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    A few questions;
    1. How many/few of the animals are we to use? This;
    "The majority of animals the zoo requires should be included."
    , is a little vague.
    2. Are there key species we must have?
    3. Are we building in our home country/state/province? If so is that taken into the overall score?
    4. Are we allowed outdoor enclosures as well?
    "Phase 1 - Collection planning
    The zoo is looking to open a new Papua-New Guinea exhibit. The exhibit will be housed indoors in an on-site building that will be converted for the project."
     
  2. jbnbsn99

    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    1. Yes, it is vague. Use your best judgment.
    2. All the mammals and reptiles should be present. Birds should be used at discretion.
    3. Yes, you can use your home location.
    4. Yes, you can use outdoor enclosures, but the majority need to be indoors.
     
  3. DragonDust101

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    Two things-
    When does our competition officially start?

    Also I'd like to add some species to the reptile list-
    Emerald Tree Monitor
    New Guinea Ground Boa
     
  4. jbnbsn99

    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    It's started now. Adding a few reptiles is fine.
     
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    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Just a reminder, you have until December 8th to submit your entry for the challenge.
     
  6. Jurek7

    Jurek7 Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    I had time for some concept design.

    entranceFinito2.gif

    cassowaryFinito.gif

    treekangarooFinito.gif

    rainforestHallFinito.gif

    Comments welcome - especially how to make better art in GIMP! ;)
     
  7. jbnbsn99

    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Looking good so far. As for gimp, the only gimp I know is in Pulp Fiction.
     
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  8. Jurek7

    Jurek7 Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    The rest of the design. BTW, one of my posts disappeared... :(

    I was referring to Gnu Image Manipulation Program. Basically, a free PhotoShop.

    exhibitPlan.gif plan1.png plan2small.png plan3small.png
     

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  9. jbnbsn99

    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Two days until the deadline.
     
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    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Well, it looks like Jurek7 is the only participant this year. As such, he's the winner, but to be fair, I will grade the project as promised. I will probably sit down and grade tomorrow afternoon.
     
  11. Jurek7

    Jurek7 Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Thanks jbnbsn99, Ithought I will not find time to finish this design. A bit shame that nobody else joined. I hoped for such a lively competition as the previous one. Please, rate or comment or my design nevertheless - I am always happy for a feedback.

    And I forever hope that somebody employs me as a zoo design consultant. ;) I don't think so. I have a full time job not related to zoos.
     
  12. jbnbsn99

    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    I do plan on doing a full breakdown of it, I just haven't found the time. I got suddenly swamped with a huge music project that sapping all my creative energies.