John Ball Zoo | Koala Exhibit

John Ball Zoo set its sights on a new habitat for their koalas to create new exploration experiences for guests and continue their work in providing safe havens for animals.

To create new exploration experiences for guests and continue their work in providing safe havens for animals, the John Ball Zoo set its sights on a new habitat for their koalas.

In partnership with Wolverine Building Group, Pure designed a new facility with the potential to achieve a Living Building Challenge Petal Certification for the use of + choice in materials.
STRUCTURE RENDERING
Sustainability and animal well-being were top priorities in this shelter’s design.
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Scale
5,500 sf
Category
Community
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