Koali Zoo - The Observatory Building (Planet Zoo Collab Ep. 6) - ft. Rudi & Mike Sheets

[@ardygifery4067]

As an Indonesian, I really appreciate your efforts to explore various traditional buildings in Indonesia. Each ethnic group in Indonesia (numbering around 1340 ethnic groups) has at least one or more unique traditional houses. As a reference, I suggest you study the Tongkonan house from Tana Toraja, Honai (Papua) or Ruma Krong Bade (Aceh) tribes. I myself come from Jakarta Capital Region, which has "kebaya" house, maybe not as majestic as other traditional houses but quite has its own characteristics. Here is a tips for you, if you need a quick reference just type in google "Rumah adat Indonesia", generally you will find a pictures with 34 traditional Indonesian houses (representing 34 provinces, although each province usually has more than two traditional houses). I'm very enthusiastic with your next project guys! Btw, when do you plan to collaborate with Keralis? I'm really waiting for that

[@Silvarret]

Thank you, it's extremely useful! I was vaguely aware of different local traditional houses, but had no such clear overview. Now that I checked it, I remember - the building in this episode specifically is based on Minangkabau architecture of Sumatra. As for Keralis - he's free to join whenever he wants :)

[@ardygifery4067]

Glad to help you guys. I already realize that you are using Sumatran architecture because the flaminggo pavilion has a resemblance from the Great Mosque of Minangkabau (West Sumatra). Oh yes I see you are interested in Dutch colonial architecture in Indonesia, my suggestion for you is to study Lawang Sewu in Semarang which was once a kantoor (yes, we also use this term) Nederlandsch-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij. Another fact, all presidential palaces (Istana) in Indonesia (Negara, Merdeka, Tampak Siring and Gedung Agung) are Dutch heritage building. I myself most like the Istana Cipanas which has its own uniqueness compared to the other four, unfortunately this palace is quite underrated. If you want to see a mixture of Dutch and Indonesian architecture, look at the Keraton (another term for the palace, we have many terms for palace that are impossible to explain one by one wkwk) Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat or Keraton Surakarta.

[@yusrilizzaazhari]

lanjutin borr 🔥🔥🔥

[@ardygifery4067]

@@yusrilizzaazhari yomaand sapa tau kan meningkatkan minat bule2 ke budaya kita

[@nanfredman1991]

Thank you for the architecture references!

[@EikiMartinson]

"I swear there's a plague happening in Europe right now". I'm only catching up on these in early April. These episodes of Koali Zoo certainly make for interesting historical documents...

[@JackC11111]

I know! The foreshadowing...

[@smileyburger2143]

That was exactly what I was thinking

[@PlaySavi]

I’m watching it in 2022 and was thinking the same thing! The ominous foreboding!

[@arhe72]

yes, just watching in june 2022. was going to comment on that. Pre cursor for their year ahead!

[@EniEniEni]

I cant even get the pre-made pieces go together in a proper square sometimes and then you guys are like "oh a plank, I can make a cathedral out of this" Its both inspirational and infuriating.

[@harris.est.13]

well that's mosque inspired Grand Mosque of West Sumatra

[@DeLadysigner]

Lady will be mad? Lol, why would I be.. you guys should be mad at me for not being here, again :( sorry guys :( ♥ Hope to be better and back very soon ♥ and awesome build as always, but yeah, what else to expect from our Master Silv :)

[@DeLadysigner]

OK finished the whole video... you guys are so mean to me :P I LOVE YOU GUYS TOO :P ♥

[@RudiRennkamel]

*box of pandora has opened* In there is an incredible ability to translate architecture styles into that game. It looks so cool! 🐪

[@dylan10011998]

This was honestly my favorite episode. Your conversation tangents were absolutely hilarious. Please do make a podcast because I'd listen the hell out of it.

[@christianstefano5910]

Wowww... thank you Silv, Rudi, Mike, Lady, you really bring Indonesian architecture into this project.... I see temples, old colonial building, and now you bring a modern shape from minangkabau house... love it...

[@Kirrah_jade]

aww poor lady, little did we know back in jan. covid 19 happened.. love this Koali series :) thank you for providing me with the ultimate BINGE worthy planet zoo

[@lucpoppel7682]

My god silv. i swear u are the god of making buildings.

[@JMWxx]

*This series is AMAZING!! This zoo looks beautiful!! You’re ALL amazing. There’s no weak link, which I like! You made this look incredible! I love that it’s DIFFERENT architectural styles. Not just all one style like a lot of people do with series. I think that’s the bonus of having the 4 of you work together. Sending you my best wishes from me here in England.*

[@MaxvRoon]

I really like how you blended the dutch architecture with the Indonesian style.

[@Kaneanite]

Poor Lady she gets a little ill then misses one recording session and immediately gets forgotten. 💔

[@riandipulungan9303]

Haiiii, That right it's a Mosque. But the idea from this building is traditional house from West Sumatra, and it's called "Rumah Gadang". And I likes the way put there so its became the spotlight of this area. If you wanna another idea for the building or the name for the building you can search on google for traditional houses and historical places. Examples like "Gedung Sate" from Bandung. Thankyou guys for bring Indonesia to be your base inspiration.

[@collinbarker]

I am not much of a architectural enthusiast, but having the support beam for the main spire looked really good when it went down to the Flamingo habitat. It looked more solid, rather than being held up by the concrete roof

[@rachelgoodwin2138]

Lol at the casual reference to a plague on 1/11/2020

[@mollyevesham2976]

Incredible work. Koali Zoo is truly taking shape! This is one of favourite series on youtube at the moment. I love the “main street” it would be really cool if you could hide some shops/facilities inside the buildings so the guests go inside!

[@NicholasLionRider]

I feel like this build could very easily slip into it just being a city or theme park with animals being the afterthought without it being a zoo at its core. The architecture is beautiful but zoo "central boulevards" rarely have the same layouts as theme parks. While a "main street" full of shops and buildings is standard in a Disney park or Six flags, in zoos the central strip is usually leading to some kinda central animal enclosure with giftshops and concessions spread pretty far apart. Zoos are more designed in a exhibit "circuit" with plazas by large animals for all the concessions. At the end of the day people are going for the animals and so while a nice riverside boardwalk area is nice, not many people would want to stop and eat at one of the first exhibits (the flamingos). Sightlines and weenies are still great additions, but things like themed animal trails and a logical path are more important for making a well organized zoo.

[@vincenagor]

Very very nice build Silvarret !!!! Thanks guys !!! I love the good atmosphere that reigns between you !!! And Mike's laughter !!! Too good !!! Go on!

[@SkyFilledPond]

I absolutely loved that ending, I want all ending to be that disorganised from now on please

[@martendschrage]

You have put together a great team. I'm always impressed at the small details you out in your builds.

[@PhineasLotus]

As a Dutchman and an architecture graduate I approve your canal-houses!

[@JustTiiqo]

Me, studying in Brussels which implies being in the middle of my exams: Damn I feel guilty for watching a long video Silv, supposedly in the exact same situation: Hold my Jupiler I got a massive Koali episode to make Damn good work as usual! A pleasure to procrastinate to

[@Silvarret]

Jupiler? Hold on a minute, Tripel Karmeliet or bust

[@JustTiiqo]

@@Silvarret Ah yes, a man of taste

[@Azivegu]

@@Silvarret Tripel Karmaliet? Gouden Carolus Ambrio or bust

[@bubblez_x_beast8721]

As someone who is currently studying architecture in school I have always loved how you try and incorporate many different styles and it is very collaborative. This is, to me, what can make a building last the test of time. I also love that you talk about the importance of the buildings and the styles because not many people think about those types of things when they just look at colonial types of buildings.

[@martijnclaessens2656]

I actually quit like to hear more about the history and background of the inspiration of your buildings, it gives the zoo and the work you're putting into it much more depth. For the rest, nice work as always. So happy with this collab!

[@tomlowe3155]

I can't remember where I heard this, so don't quote me, but I vaguely remember reading that zoos tend to statistically have less litter over-all than other spaces heavily accessed by the public. I would assume it's because of the presence of animals, which I guess might make the general public 'care' more. Or it could be to do with the presence of more bins in zoos for that same reason.

[@willdenoble1898]

TL96Kiwiguy I agree, but I also think that it’s because zoos generally contain less restaurants, food/drink, shops, etc, so there’s less material available to be thrown away.

[@tomlowe3155]

@@willdenoble1898 That could certainly be the reason, indeed.

[@teineeva7868]

@@willdenoble1898 Where I live, most restaurants in zoos actually don't have any takeaway food, they're places you get a table and enjoy a meal before continueing with your visit. They also tend to have some degree of classic restaurant service instead of just being self-service buffet-like places. As a result they produce a lot less waste on the customer's end. When they do have either somewhat take-away-like food or a self-service system, they're quite often also either inside or somewhat separated from the rest of the park (by something as simple as fencing around the terrace, for example) which when you combine it with a strategically placed bin makes people think twice about leaving with extra amounts of potential litter. It's something I want to start emulating in my zoos.

[@ilyxr]

Lol it feels as though our audio was **slightly** out of sync with the video

[@nups6902]

always the perfectionist :D

[@Silvarret]

sometimes it's a little bit behind, sometimes a little ahead. idk, it's good enough, I thought, after a bunch of moving and stretching lol.

[@peterbaker5615]

Possibly because of variable framerate. Parts of the video are actually playing slower or faster then the audio, which itself isn't recorded frame by frame. If you play the video back during your conversation, you could rerecording it in sync with the audio. A bit impractical though, and as mentioned: Only Mike could ever tell the difference.

[@jash2527]

Okay, I thought I was still high. Lol

[@noverlytwelve12]

I really really love what you did in this video. As and indonesian, and as a Minangese (minangkabau people), I really apreciate what you did here. I mean, its glad to see you guys exploring and using our culture as your inspiration. Thats am amazing works!

[@MumazingGaming]

Please don't stop going off the rails... it's so entertaining, and the builds are beautiful!

[@vimes1003]

The cover was always over the main street in Tokyo, or the 'World Bazaar' as it's known. I've heard people say it's covered due to the weather, but Imagineer Tony Baxter said it was to make it feel more like a shopping centre and to have an emphasis on shopping as apparently in Japan, it's a part of their culture to buy a lot of gifts for their families when they are away.

[@rohanweimer]

I liked the bit of laugh you guys had at the end of the video. Really enjoyed it and even had a great laugh myself. Love your content Silv, keep it up!

[@dayzwithdaniel]

"The one in Jakarta is brown but white looks better" -silv, 2k20

[@Silvarret]

OOF

[@alexg.6966]

Woah, as soon as you mentioned the dutch bridge in rct3, that immediately brought back memories of that old series. It's crazy how long I've been keeping up with your videos! This looks amazing silv

[@driesvanwijck]

Saying it looks out of this world wouldn't be accurate because it looks real. Good job, like always!

[@twannijboer6319]

It would be cool to build next to the boulevard a Dutch colonial fort with a peacowl, in the inner garden or a Japanese macac or lemur living in the old kitchen and overgrown fortifications.

[@transfixer8119]

Awesome intro hahahah! Love the way you built these bridges. They look amazing! :D

[@PolyRocketMatt]

I really love the way the different architectural styles are incorporated! It's absolutely beautiful :O

[@callum1391]

I cannot get enough of this series

[@brightspark765]

That's what happens when you forget about DeLady!! :P ... Boys will be boys!! :P .. Silver, as usual it looks awesome. I do expect a boat tour in the future. ;) ... Looking forward to the next. :)

[@rogerklk]

why Planet Coaster never had this great range of pieces, makes this so very.. possible looks perfect, Silv

[@rabooey]

@Silvarret The Observatory's spires in front and back ~do~ serve an architectural purpose which is, as you actually mentioned, a "decorative" purpose. What they do ~not~ serve is a ~structural~ purpose. The building is definitely interesting and certainly beautiful. Thanks for sharing, loving this series! :)

[@ellef2159]

Poor DeLady. I hope she feels better soon!

[@jaklg7905]

I'm with you Mike, the buildings definitely have the 70s vibe to me. This is all amazing!

[@sandrakorb]

Can't believe the bridge, so cool. Love your area Silvarett! That first building you added is a really nice one too, so inventive! Can't believe I have to wait another week for the next episode 😱 Get well soon to Delady 😘 Beterschap! PS: ..... You guys crack me up 🤣🤣🤣

[@joaocarlos-om6lb]

What the hell. I'm speechless . great work

[@Tankekraft]

Every time you build a spire I'm keeping my breath for you to say "I'm the spireman!"

[@danieltapia-ruano1056]

Second here! Anyways I think it would be cool if you made a Thailand inspired building/habitat that maybe housed a tiger or lemur. Or a Madagascar themed habitat for lemurs on its own.

[@marinary1326]

Ohhhhh yeah, the Suburban American Church. They all feel so very similar, and those swooping white beams definitely gave me flashbacks.

[@coldsnap222]

Have you guys thought about including a building that is undergoing active renovation? I guess like a “construction site” in the park where an older building is being transformed and currently not home to any animals or anything.

[@imamsyahriadin9616]

Like it, love it, keep it going and stay awesome.👍

[@eisenbergjj]

Recoloring the tile/brick pink orange might have worked on the roof, but I love this build anyway.

[@robertnmatthews]

Awesome work as always guys. If you are looking for reference material for canopies covering the main street area look at Universal in Singapore or Warner Bros Movie World in Australia. Both of those parks have covered main streets .

[@leonewashere]

Dutch colonial architecture also ended up in South Africa and it’s gorgeous

[@incompetencelogistics8924]

the building feels like a modernish synagogue, at least it looks like the ones near where I live.

[@BakerPeter]

Omg can we please have the podcast??? PLEASE?

[@nups6902]

you should make a square with a city hall similar to dam square in Amsterdam. i think it would fit the theme really well!

[@DennisVlaanderen]

Riverboat Ride 1 notification had me cracking up harder than the pandora's box one not gonna lie!

[@noverlytwelve12]

In term of bridges, maybe you guys should check Ampera Bridge above the Musi River in south sumatera. Its one of the iconic bridge in indonesia. Also you can see the Raft House (Rumah Rakit) floating on Musi River too.

[@Silvarret]

Thank you for the tips! Will check it out!

[@VictorKleijn]

The angle at 6:43 kinda reminds me of the entrance building ‘Huis van de Vijf zintuigen’ at the efteling

[@noahrandolph379]

Mikes mhhs and mhmms after every sentence someone says is driving me nuts holy hell I want to watch this series so bad though

[@lars5084]

Yes!🙌

[@sintsmeding2371]

Wow great episode! The exhibition building reminds me of both traditional Asian and colonial ships. The roof looks inspired by both a 'junk' (jonk) and an 'East Indiaman' (retourspiegelschip) with their raised bows and sterns. The color of the rooftiles is similar to the brownish sails you see in many ships in Asia. Finally the ridge, carrying the roof and spires, looks like a 1:1 copy of a traditional structural keel. In lots of colonial settlements materials from ships were repurposed for the first buildings. Are these references from naval heritage intentional or merely a coincidence?

[@sheepiemeep]

When you said "Koali Beach" I had to check the title just to be sure I had clicked on the right video xD

[@ceo8619]

Jan 11, 2020. "There's a plague going on in Europe" is a legitimately amusing joke.

[@jayvaisey5660]

Universal Singapore too! 👍🏼

[@MusicalComedy]

Good stuff!

[@JustinKrux]

Finally! ....it was actually not that long but....FINALLY!

[@giovannithedude576]

When you write or come up with backstories for your animals and zoosX do you write them down in like a journal? that’s something I’ve always thought of trying because I have so many thoughts lol

[@Silvarret]

Not really, but it's something we keep in the back of our heads for sure!

[@MabuyaQ]

The only thing missing from this 'Dutch' canal is the dozen or so bikes at the bottom.

[@maryv5815]

Is it really an episode of Koali if a weenie joke is not made? I almost thought it wasn't going to happen there. Phew!

[@robinpresents_]

What happened to the planet coaster ski resort 🥺 did it melt?

[@PeterPannekoek1850]

You guys are so good at this game. I feel so noob xD

[@vimes1003]

The same architectural style was used as inspiration for the house of the five senses at Efteling!

[@zaklamp89]

Very nice work, but working in that biome shouldn’t be as flat earthed as this is. You should work in some more elevation the next time you have the file. Love the architecture but I doubt that mainstreet in that biome would be possible this flat. Watersteps and staircases could provide some awesome details in there.

[@shiy6055]

When ya said "Koali Beach" I thought ya were doing a bit

[@tessbosscha1805]

The fact that you guys mentioned a plaque in January, whilst 2 months later it actually happens😬

[@chinthakabandaranayake1871]

Guys if u appreciate ideas. Isnt it nice to bring koali beach to life.. Huge lake and and a nice beach resort area with exhibit animals.

[@brandonbordewyk]

I think the architecture style you're looking for is "Googie", check out "Retronesia" on Google.

[@LuisRdzG10]

You need a game for yourself like Cities Skylines with this Planet engine stuff and create your own city house by house, building by building. LOL I just laugh at the end when I saw at the bottom right corner displaying year 437 xD

[@Firestalk_art]

I was wondering what are these guys using as verison control?

[@Izahdnb]

There should be some bicycles on the bottom of the canal.

[@BannedFromTheaters]

Amsterdam: Magere Brug Silv: *GRIM REAPER BRIDGE*

[@JelleW2404]

Zelfs koali zoo is G E K O L O N I S E E R D

[@penta9401]

Goe moment om een blokpauze te nemen, yeet

[@lars5084]

Zekers

[@Silvarret]

s/o naar alle vlaminks in de blok, jwz

[@lars5084]

@@Silvarret bent gij vlaams?

[@Silvarret]

@@lars5084 nope, gewoon 'n 'ollander' die in Brussel studeert

[@lars5084]

@@Silvarret ah😂

[@hd4c393]

Hey Silv, even in het Nederlands want zo goed is mijn Engels niet. Ik vraag mij af hoe je bent gekomen op de hoek van die ''balken'' van dat eerste gebouw. Ze staan niet haaks op elkaar. De losse balk zonder dak kruist niet eens in het midden. Ik vind het er prachtig uit zien, maar hoe ben je op die constructie gekomen? Lijnt het ergens mee? En hoe zou het er bijvoorbeeld uit zien als je die losse balk horizontaal draait en hem nog een keer toevoegt aan de andere kant?

[@axelx8356]

The Observatory Building in Indonesian is (Gedung Observatorium) and it sounds like ( a vactory

[@simonependers6533]

this video was fun until it reminded me of that one time in high school where my entire class had to travel to amersfoort just to identify different gables for like four hours

[@Tim_van_de_Leur]

23:37 Mike looking in the future, thnx for the pandemic :P

[@jeihandaniswara8464]

Its look alike Mosque of West Sumatra in Indonesia

[@barremans1985]

you can start the boat ride in the canal

[@Grieldric]

The one dislike is from Lady

[@ryanthompson602]

What happened to stalevar? Did that ever get completed?

[@Silvarret]

Operateur has been working on it while Rudi and I are doing different things :')

[@ProgenGC1]

Its episode 6 and they're already on 430th year 😂😂😂😂

[@shahpaperscissors4331]

you can search more about this architecture if you search MINANGKABAU HOUSE on google...

[@MrSnape77]

And then, the box was opened to make way for the weenie...

[@muhamadhatimmohdbasir3104]

I hear Malaysia, i like, i subscribe

[@warcanone]

it is one of Indonesia's traditional house from padang

[@01bam]

Rumah gadang 😍

[@EVILBUNNY28]

Waiting for a “Planet Splash” aka a water park game by frontier...

[@lieflove12]

Big difference being modeled after the grim reaper or just a skinny bridge lol

[@agussardiman]

INDONESIA PADANG MINANG 💯