Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion

Indianapolis, IN

The Indianapolis Zoo's Bicentennial Pavilion is a 40,000 sq. ft. open-air event space with 11 "tree-like" canopies, inspired by rainforests and built with natural materials like Glue-Laminated Beams, Laminated tounge and groove decking, local limestone, and weathering steel. It offers weather-protected space for up to 1,000 seated guests, hosts events like concerts and private parties, features the "Magnificent Macaws" bird show, and incorporates sustainable design by collecting 100% of rainwater for aquifer percolation. 

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Project Details
  • Year Built

    2018

  • Number Of Stories

    1

  • Bldg system

    Mass Timber

  • Square footage

    40,000

  • Construction Type:

    Unknown

  • Building Type:

    Civic (Recreational)

  • Material Types:

    Mass Timber
    Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT or glulam)
    Heavy Timber Decking
    Hybrid (wood with steel or concrete)
    Lumber
    Coatings
    Fasteners / Hardware

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