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Power plant conversion

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Project • By Cubo Arkitekter A/SCultural Centres

Nordkraft

The immense building complex, which once served as Aalborg's primary heat and power plant, has been transformed into Nordkraft. This revitalized space now hosts a wide range of activities, including music, sports, theater, art, education, tourist information, and a health center, all within the historic industrial complex. Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Originally constructed in 1947, Nordkraft housed the city's power plant and employed 384 people. Over the years, it underwent several expansions to meet the growing demand for electricity. In 1999, the power plant ceased operations, marking the beginning of a new era. Helene H&osl... More

NewsNews • 6 Sep 2021

Woven characteristics of textiles leveraged as design inspiration at the Beijing Fashion-Factory

Inspired by the textile arts, the Beijing Fashion-Factory by AntiStatics Architecture is the transformation of a former industrial site into a dynamic workspace for creatives in the fashion industry. The woven characteristics of textiles are leveraged as design inspiration, defining space and acting as a means of both connectivity and separation.  Xiazhi The total project comprises 12 different buildings oriented around a courtyard. The courtyard comes together as a diverse collection of techniques, incorporating new built elements, reuse of post-industrial waste and native landscaping all enhanced by intelligent lighting system to provide unique and changing experiences of the spaces throughout the day and into the night. Former... More