Tekton Zoo

[ZSHplays]

Welcome to Tekton Zoo! A Modernist, city zoo built in franchise mode. This is the first zoo I've actually designed myself rather than re-created. This forum was the first (and for a long time only) place that I shared London Zoo 1985 and the comments & encouragement I received on here were such an inspiration to me, thank you!

Tekton Zoo is inspired by the work of the Tecton architectural group, designers of the Penguin Pool at London Zoo along with the original habitats at Whipsnade Safari Park & Dudley Zoo. I'm hoping this will make it look fairly unique, it will be almost entirely built with plaster pieces, metal & glass. There will be a new build on YouTube on Saturdays at 5pm.

 

[Aramar]

One of my zoos is also on the plaster/glass/metal style, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you show us to do to get some ideas

 

[ZSHplays]

Interesting, I don’t think I’ve seen it? Sounds cool!

 

[Aramar]

Interesting, I don’t think I’ve seen it? Sounds cool!

No, I haven't shown it because it's too small and simple. I don't devote much time to it since I have other bigger ongoing projects.

 

[ZSHplays]

I'm a one zoo at a time man myself, my brain has only so much room

 

[ZSHplays]

Episode 1 - Building The Entrance
So the entrance is done! I'm really happy with it! This is not based on any particular Tecton building, just using their white concrete & flowing shapes aesthetic. Hope you like it! The speed build and a lot more info on Tecton is in the link below.

 

[DarthQuell]

Episode 1 - Building The Entrance
So the entrance is done! I'm really happy with it! This is not based on any particular Tecton building, just using their white concrete & flowing shapes aesthetic. Hope you like it! The speed build and a lot more info on Tecton is in the link below.

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I'm getting a Jurassic World vibe for some reason. Psychedelic

 

[ZSHplays]

I'm getting a Jurassic World vibe for some reason. Psychedelic

Mission Accomplished

 

[ZSHplays]

Episode 2 - Bankruptcy Avoidance Techniques
Somehow my glacial pace of building managed to produce 6 new buildings from 3 designs! I've concentrated on getting all the initial staff & guests buildings done so I can open the zoo as soon as possible.

First up is the Staff Facility. This has a staff room, keeper hut & trade centre plus a small green house.

Next is the Medical Facility. This is based on the cafe that Tecton built in Dudley Zoo. It contains a quarantine and surgery, the roof hatches are by the brilliant @Creative_Games

Finally we have the Guest Kiosk. This is used for info kiosk, gift shop, food & drink.

Watch the speed build here:

 

[Aramar]

I like this new series.

 

[ZSHplays]

Thanks @Aramar !

 

[PS Vision Gaming]

Nice work. I like gift shop building.

 

[ZSHplays]

Awesome, thanks CG, it's definitely my favourite of the 3.

 

[ZSHplays]

Episode 3 - Penguin Palace
The centre-piece of the zoo's central plaza is in, Penguin Palace. This is inspired by the Tecton Penguin Pool at London Zoo but re-imagined for the modern world. It is about 4 times the size and features a giant underwater viewing area and a naturalistic, pebble beach for the Penguins. This matches their natural environment of sub-antarctic islands which are snow-free during the summer.

Underwater viewing area

Overview

Nesting Area - inspired by Edinburgh Zoo

Penguin surveying his new home

Speed build and lots more info about the habitat

 

[Aramar]

I like the use of the pebble path inside the habitat. The stairs are a bit massive, but I understand that's the game's fault since we need to have enough deep water. Overall I like the habitat

 

[ZSHplays]

Episode 4 - Tree Frogs & Boas
I built a couple of exhibits this week, one for Tree Frogs & one for Boas. It's an original design in a Modernist style, trying to get away from the boxy appearance of the exhibits and some nice lettering. Simple but I like them

 

[Aramar]

Nice exhibits! I did a terrapin exhibit in the white concrete style, but it's much more simple than yours.

Spoiler: Terrapin exhibit

 

[ZSHplays]

That’s a nice build. I tried to do a terrapin exhibit but I don’t like the scenery in their exhibits so I gave up in the end

 

[ZSHplays]

Episode 5 - Flamingo Forest
Tekton Zoo has acquired a new area - The Forest. This will contain a waterfall, Flamingos, Lemurs, Red Pandas and Binturongs. In this week's episode I built the waterfall and Flamingo Lake. I've also finished the Grand Plaza at last!

Grand Plaza

Forest Entrance

Flamingo Lake

Keeper Hut

Speed build & Cinematics

 

[Aramar]

I like your videos and this zoo. Keep them coming!