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Potawatomi Zoo Giraffe Feeding Adventure | South Bend, IN
Majority Builders completed the 10,389 sq. ft. giraffe barn, walkways and feeding platform. The 2.5-acre outdoor habitat includes a waterfall water feature. Numerous pressed concrete walkways and steps that all converge on the Phair Family Giraffe Pavilion elevated feeding platform featuring a canopy that mimics the look of an acacia tree, one of the favorite foods of giraffes The design of the Laidig Giraffe Conservation Center building includes a visitor-viewing area inside that will allow visitors to see and feed giraffes in inclement weather all year long. The building has a giraffe holding area for 5, a “small hoof” zebra and ostrich holding area for 7, an entry vestibule to the inside viewing/feeding area, two family restrooms and a keeper area. What a wonderful addition to the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, IN.
The zoo now has four male Masai giraffes: Seymour, Maximus, Wyatt, Kellan, and a female named Zindzhi.
Watch a time lapse construction video of this great addition to the Potawatomi Zoo https://youtu.be/Ch7oYoaU0uQ
Potawatomi Zoo Lion Habitat | South Bend, IN
This was a Design-Build project by Majority Builders. The habitat consists of a fenced outdoor area with artificial rock structures and two covered viewing structures with eight feet high glass panels that let the attendees get an up-close view of the three lions, Kembe, Shtuko, and Shaba. The interior of the building has cages and a space for the lions to spend time in inclement weather.
Watch an exciting drone video here: https://youtu.be/6XRkATMY-Mc
ABOUT THE POTAWATOMI ZOO
The Potawatomi Zoo is a 23-acre zoological park located in South Bend, Indiana. The zoo is nestled in Potawatomi Park between the St. Joseph River and the Grand Trunk railroad in the east side neighborhood of River Park.
Founded in 1921, it is Indiana's second-oldest zoo. It features over 400 animals and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo has over 200,000 visitors each year.
The Zoo was established in Potawatomi Park when a single deer was donated to the park board by Albert Russell Erskine, then president of the Studebaker Corporation.
It is maintained and run by the Potawatomi Zoological Society, while remaining city owned.
The lions were brought to the zoo from South Africa and have lived together as a pride since 2013. The zoo worked with the African Lion Species Survival Plan (SSP) program to bring the lions to the zoo. The pride includes Kembe, a male, and Shaba and Shtuko, two females.
Watch lions in their habitat below.
The Lodge Café and Andean Bear Habitat in Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend, IN
This was a great project for Majority Builders and Alliance Architects that exhibits a lot of complicated details. The outdoor bear habitat is fenced and landscaped, giving the bears a space to enjoy. What a great experience zoo attenders will have while dining in 6435 sq. ft. "The Lodge Café and events space. Inside the Café patrons will have an up-close view of the Andean Bears in their outdoor habitat through the large windows. The large outdoor gathering plaza has several benches on its perimeter. A separate bear holding building provides shelter for the bears at night and during inclement weather.
Lerner Theatre | Elkhart, IN
Built in 1924 and restored to its original grandeur in 2011. Majority was the successful bidder on this competitively bid renovation project that included the demolition of the former Sorg Jewelers. An additional three story conventional steel structure was added, with synthetic and fiberglass composite elements on the new facade used to match the former Elco / Lerner Theater building.
The project included cleaning and repairing the existing theatre to receive paint schemes and wall covering, adding state of the art lighting systems, expanding the stage, adding an orchestra pit, new seating and acoustics. The new addition added elevators, new egress from the theatre balcony areas for ADA compliance, numerous toilet facilities, a kitchen, 500 seat ballroom and grand staircase.
Watch this video on the historic restoration of the Lerner theatre from start to finish.
South Bend Civic Theatre | South Bend, IN
The renovation of the former Masonic Church for the South Bend Civic Theatre re-purposed this building into a beautiful arts & entertainment venue. Majority was the successful bidder for the general construction contract of the 22,000 square foot renovation and addition.
The project included demolition, remodeling work, the construction of a new prop storage addition, refinishing woodwork, adding new theatre lighting, suspended lighting grid, new terraced theatre seating area, motorized sun control windows, a control room and accessibility features. ALLIANCE ARCHITECTS designed the renovations and addition.
Pottawattomie Country Club | Michigan City, IN
The Country Club needed to position the new clubhouse so that as many tees and greens would be seen from the second floor windows and patio areas. The project was completed in two phases so the old clubhouse and operations could continue until the move into the new building. Once the former building was razed, a new elevated patio and pool concessions area was built where the former clubhouse once stood.
Majority worked with the owner’s representatives in the design and function aspects while providing up-to-date costing on this Negotiated Design-Build Project. Once the preliminaries and budget were set, the plans were prepared by Joseph Dzierla and Associates.
Swan Lake Golf Club | Plymouth, IN
Majority Builders was chosen as the designated builder for this magnificent Swan Lake Golf Club complex. The cantilevered wood deck adjoins the “Public Restaurant”, Lounge Area and the Resort’s “Play & Stay” Dining areas for an exterior common use for all patrons. The Banquet Hall will seat up to 700 and may be divided into three separate rooms with independent lighting, sound system and HVAC control.
Plymouth Country Club | Plymouth, IN
Nested into the hillside that overlooks Pretty Lake, the new 16,700 Sq. Ft. Clubhouse has multiple on-grade entryways designed to be accessible by all ages. Majority worked with the owner on all facets of this negotiated Design-Build project.
