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Universeum

Eleven terrariums for venomous snakes and reptiles at the science centre.

Overview

Eleven terrariums for venomous snakes and reptiles at the science centre.

Place
Gothenburg, Sweden
Company
Pangea Rocks
Role
Master in Artificial Rock Work
Year
2018
Project Brief

Science Centre, Gothenburg, Sweden.

  • 11
    Terrariums
  • 2018
    Built
The Challenge

Make it read as real

A science centre has to read as natural rock, reef or carved stone up close, and still meet the structure, safety and schedule demands of a live build.

The Solution

Shaped and finished by hand

Scope on this project: terrariums, reptiles and rockwork. Delivered as Master in Artificial Rock Work with Pangea Rocks.

The Outcome

A finished science centre at Universeum, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Key Features

01

Terrariums

Enclosures for reptiles and small animals, themed as natural habitat.

02

Reptiles

Habitat work for reptile species and their care requirements.

03

Rockwork

Artificial rock surfaces shaped and textured to read as natural stone at close range.

Visual Gallery

16 photos

More from the build

Process

Typical build sequence for themed rockwork

  1. Design

    Forms, levels and colour references agreed from the concept or 3D design before work starts.

  2. Armature

    Steel bent and fixed to carry the final shape, with mesh tied over it as the base for the surface.

  3. Shotcrete

    Sprayed concrete built up over the mesh in layers to form the rock shell.

  4. Carving

    Texture, strata and cracks cut by hand while the surface is still workable.

  5. Paint

    Base coats, washes and dry brushing, worked until the surface reads as real.

Methods

Materials & Methods

Every build stands on its methods. These are the disciplines this project called on, from structure to final finish.

Core Layer
Foundation / Primary discipline

Terrariums

Enclosures for reptiles and small animals, themed as natural habitat.

Role on siteMaster in Artificial Rock Work
Scope
03

Disciplines on this build

Year
2018

Project year

Team
PR

Pangea Rocks

  • L02
    Capability

    Reptiles

    Habitat work for reptile species and their care requirements.

    ScopeIncluded
  • L03
    Finish

    Rockwork

    Artificial rock surfaces shaped and textured to read as natural stone at close range.

    ScopeIncluded