CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLES in Gothenburg, Sweden

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLES in Gothenburg, Sweden by KKA Designs

August 7th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: KJELLGREN KAMINSKY ARCHITECTURE

More and more electrical vehicles travel the streets of Gothenburg, Sweden. Therefore the city asked KKA to design three charging stations serving electrical cars, bikes, mopeds and trucks. The loading stations should not only provide a practical function, they should also stand as symbols for a new more sustainable city.

Image Courtesy © KJELLGREN KAMINSKY ARCHITECTURE

Architects: KJELLGREN KAMINSKY ARCHITECTURE
Project: CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLES
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Status: Idea
Kund: Gothenburg Traffic Office
Hållbart: Electric car, solar panels, sustainable materials
Program: Loading Station
Byggnadsinfo: Several places in the Gothenburg area
Team: Fredrik Kjellgren, Joakim Kaminsky, Helder Pinto, Kay Chang, Michele Pascucci
Software used: Autocad, 3ds Max, Sketchup and Photoshop

Image Courtesy © KJELLGREN KAMINSKY ARCHITECTURE

The charging stations come in three sizes all with the same formal language for recognition. They are built using FSC-certified local wood. To provide a smooth and safe logistics cars are separated from bikes and mopeds as they are parked on an elevated ramp. A roof tilted towards the south and covered with solar cells provides shelter for the cars. The solar cells are estimated to provide most of the energy used for charging the vehicles.

Image Courtesy © KJELLGREN KAMINSKY ARCHITECTURE

As charging a car or bike might take around 15-20 minutes there are some activities offered for the people waiting for a full battery. There is a bike repair shop, an outdoor gym and free Wi-Fi. The center of the building opens up to a small courtyard housing a grass lawn and a café pavilion.

Image Courtesy © KJELLGREN KAMINSKY ARCHITECTURE

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Tags: Gothenburg, Sweden

Categories: 3dS Max, Autocad, Photoshop, Service Station, SketchUp

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