Architecture for Animals & Zoo design
Architecture for animals & living landscapes
Innovative animal habitats that recognize
animals as sentient beings and inspire connection
between humans and the natural world.
Are keeper operational flow and routines predictable, clear and safe?
Since 2017, HAZKOBA, my architectural studio, has collaborated internationally with zoological institutions, wildlife sanctuaries, rewilding parks, veterinary facilities, and private animal owners — designing habitats and facilities that respond to animals’ biological and psychological needs, going beyond welfare standards.
Each project incorporates sensory architecture for visitors, creating a positive impact on emotions and, in turn, on education & awareness.
Animal facility where poor space lack of stimulation and autonomy, creates stress, and affects daily life?
Are visitors connecting to nature?
What I Offer
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ARCHITECT, CONSERVATIONIST, ACTIVIST
My international experience in designing animal habitats is guided by three core principles:
- Inspiration: Drawing from folklore, ancestral wisdom, mythologies, symbologies, and cultural traditions to create spaces that feel alive.
- Innovation: Solving challenges in animal architecture with a scientific and holistic approach that goes beyond welfare standards.
- Connection: Bridging people and nature through human senses, reminding us of our connection to planet Earth.
If your vision calls for something beyond convention, I’d love to explore it with you.
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Portfolio
Poland
Gorilla Habitat, Wrocław ZOO
Polar Bear Habitat, Warsaw ZOO
Tiger & Lion Habitat, Warsaw ZOO
South Africa
Veterinary Hospital for Rhinos, Rhino Pride Foundation
India
Gorilla Habitat, Mysore ZOO
Spain
Master Plan for Campwild Spain
Master Plan for Terra Ignota
Cayman Islands
Concept Design for Blue Iguana Conservation Fenceline
Italy
Gorilla Habitat, Le Cornelle ZOO
United Arab Emirates
Master Plan for Animal Sanctuary ZOOasis
Concept Design for Fennec Fox Habitat
China
Concept Design for Gorilla Habitat, Chimelong ZOO
Concept Design for Polar Bear Habitat, Dalian ZOO
Indonesia
Concept Design for Congo Habitat, Batu Secret ZOO
Zanzibar
Master Plan Rewilding Park
Client Love
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I recommend and support Nadia's architectural practice. As an architect, she is fully engaged in Zoo Design.
Her research skills and ambition to develop zoo architecture are impressive and will be of great value for the zoological world. She is focused on working to improve the welfare of animals in zoos, the quality of staff working environments and the experience of visitors.
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Anna Tadra
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Nadia has been very cooperative and accommodative of several requests of ours with respect to design, development, and the quality of her work has been very satisfactory.
ExecutivE Director
Ajit Kulkaranji
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Nadia presented professional work and was easy to work with.
WorldWide Zoo Consultants LLC
Tommy Wilken
She dedicated her time and skills to delivering a very functional and pleasant design, both for animals and guests.
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Chimelong Safari Park Vice-President
Dong Guixin
Nadia's project fulfilled all the necessary aspects of animal welfare and necessary flexibility to house a group of gorillas.
The quality of work and design has been very satisfactory and the concept design was accepted by the gorilla EEP with no changes or amends.
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HEAD OF ZOOLOGY
Mariusz Lech
Nadia's concept designs were of a high standard and were exactly what we required to proceed with our projects.
In our experience, we have found Ms Riley to be well connected in the zoo world, efficient and prompt in the production of her promised work, and as such I would have no hesitation in recommending her company Hazkoba to any prospective clients who wish to engage her.
