PROJECT: R’House, MALINOWSKI DESIGN URBAN & LANDSCAPE, ARC2
FUNCTION: botanical and zoological garden (breeding and exhibition)
INVESTOR: Sosnowiec City Hall
DATE: 2018
REALIZATION: 2022 (investment completion)
AREA: 5000 m2
ARCHITECTURE: Renata Gajer-Hackemer, Robert Budny, Mariusz Szlachcic, Mikołaj Krawiec
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: Dariusz Malinowski, Jessika Tomczyk, Maciej Kolendowicz, Karolina Sokołowska
ANIMAL BREEDING: Leszek Antkowiak
ABOUT: The exotarium is a unique facility due to the combination of the functions of both a botanical garden and a zoo. Unfortunately, this uniqueness is understood and appreciated only by enthusiasts from Poland and the region. The property is not on the list of national or local tourist attractions. Changing this state of affairs was the most important goal for the project team. Moreover, it was necessary to transform the facility so that it would become an interesting place to spend time for residents and a tourist attraction for the region with high didactic value.