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The “Obru” bird nesting boxes featured in Hochparterre magazine

Industrial Design

Concrete bridges are used for the installation of bird nesting boxes. © ZHdK.

Published on 20.09.2023

Author Léa Ermuth

  • Design

In an interview in Hochparterre magazine, industrial design alumna Agnes Eklund talks about her diploma project “Obru”, which she developed in close cooperation with the nature conservation organization “Naturnetz”.

“Obru” uses concrete bridges as nesting aids for birds and thus contributes to the promotion of biodiversity in an innovative way. The project combines functionality and storytelling. In addition to the bird nesting boxes, Agnes also developed an accompanying information campaign. “Obru” is a testament to a forward-thinking design perspective. With her work, Agnes Eklund leaves behind the human-centred perspective on urban space and formulates an urgent plea for the coexistence of humans and animals with her nesting aid.

The project convinced the jury of the Swiss Design Association (SDA). Agnes Eklund was presented with this year's SDA-Award for “Obru” at the graduation ceremony.

You can read the whole interview with Agnes Eklund on Hochparterre.

  • The bird nesting boxes with the accompanying information campaign. The bird nesting boxes with the accompanying information campaign.
  • The bird nesting boxes with the accompanying information campaign. The bird nesting boxes with the accompanying information campaign.

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More information about the Bachelor and Master programme Industrial Design.


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More information about the diploma project “Obru”.

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