One of the biggest attractions at the Copenhagen Zoo is the Elephant House and its group of Indian elephants. The original structure dated back to 1914 and was in serious need of an upgrade for both the elephants and the visitors, so Foster and Partners was called upon to complete a new facility for the zoo in 2008. The amazing facility restores the visual relationship between the zoo and the park, but more importantly it provides a more stimulating environment for the elephants. The new space is five times larger than the old enclosure and it incorporates natural daylighting and solar passive design.
