Nest making is a metaphor for our approach to designing this sustainable building. Like a nest, the building re-uses discarded material for its structure, and like a nest, the building protects the birds that people are coming to see; the facade offers a woven defense against bird collisions with glass.
The Center is scheduled to open in 2006. I'll try to post some more images as they become available.
04.25 Update: A lively discussion of the Ford Calumet Environmental Center Competition and winning design can be found at ARCHINECT. Scroll down for latest posts.
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