Siberian Tiger Conservation & Breeding Center

Strategic Master Planning, Off-Grid Infrastructure, Architectural and Engineering Design, and Construction Contract Administration Service.

The project was conceived as a high-stakes biological and symbolic initiative to introduce the Siberian Tiger—the closest genetic relative to the extinct Caspian Tiger—into the Iranian ecosystem. This facility serves as a premier center for the breeding and eventual rewilding of this apex predator within its ancestral habitats in northern Iran.

International Collaboration & Standards: The architectural and technical planning involved a rigorous multidisciplinary approach. Our team successfully adapted international standards, originally provided by Russian conservation experts, to the specific topographical and environmental conditions of the site. The design process was guided by a technical committee of feline specialists, wildlife veterinarians, and structural engineers to ensure global excellence.

Advanced Behavioural Engineering: The core of the design is a sophisticated spatial management logic focused on risk mitigation. To manage the complex breeding cycle of the Siberian Tiger, we engineered a "Zero-Contact" layout. This includes specialized shifting corridors and remote-controlled gates, allowing staff to manage the animals and facilitate controlled breeding encounters without direct human-animal interaction.

Resilient Off-Grid Infrastructure: Located 40 km deep within the Miankaleh Wildlife Refuge, the site operates entirely off the municipal grid. To guarantee 24/7 security and life-support systems, we designed and implemented a hybrid autonomous power plant. This system integrates Diesel generation with Solar Photovoltaic (PV) arrays and Wind Turbines, ensuring redundant power for high-consequence containment fencing and research facilities.

Integrated Research & Regional Biosecurity: The Master Plan extends beyond the breeding pens to include:
- A Biological Field Station- On-site research and residential quarters for scientists and students.
- Strategic Quarantine Network: A dedicated feline quarantine hub located 80 km from the main site to prevent cross-contamination and serve as a regional rescue center for injured Persian Leopards.
- Marine Access Infrastructure: A specialized timber jetty on the Gorgan Bay, providing a sustainable alternative logistical route for supplies and emergency evacuations.

Project Execution & Supervision: This project was fully executed and delivered under the direct supervision of our technical team. From managing remote logistics in challenging terrain to ensuring the structural integrity of 4.8-meter reinforced containment systems, we oversaw every phase to ensure total compliance with international safety and conservation protocols.

Project code : 269-89

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