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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. Visitor Centre Østerild in Thisted, Denmark by CUBO ArchitectsMay 29th, 2020 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: CUBO Architects Explore the forces for nature At the new Visitor Centre Österild designed by CUBO, the architecture creates a unique setting for exploring the forces of nature, when giant turbines turn wind into green energy. Visitors can explore the world’s largest wind turbines placed on land and gain extensive knowledge about the wind turbine technology. The centre is placed next to the Danish National Testing Centre where research and technology of the wind turbine industry is conducted in collaboration with DTU and other institutions, that research, develop and test prototype wind turbines and turbine technology.  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert
 Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert Beautifully located in scenic Thy National Park near the coastline of the North Sea, the new Visitor Centre gently places itself in the surrounding landscape as a slightly raised linear structure. The building balances on 48 pillars raising it one meter above the forest floor – as a respond to the local environmental groundwater conditions as well as reflecting the vertical lines of the dune plantation’s trees. The levitating appearance of the building, only lightly touching the terrain, brings a sense of solicitude towards the nature and the biodiversity of the place. With its curved roof and fiberglass facades, the centre appears as an architectural whole in immediate and natural coherence with the surrounding landscape and the large-scale linear testing field area and the turbines. The elongated building structure appears transparent with a primary view oriented to the north and west, where the National Testing Centre’s outdoor activities take place. As a gesture at the majestic appearance of the turbines, the roof line rises as an elongated curvature providing an optimum view from the learning-area to the imposing turbines.  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert Healthy indoor climate with wood The interior of the building is entirely wood, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Floors and ceilings are made of wood, providing an acoustic optimal environment for larger groups supporting the purpose of learning. Also, wood as interior material is characterized by minimal maintenance costs. As a discreet contrast to the materials of the house, the through-going centered ramp appears in pale, high-performance concrete. The ramp forms an independent element across the elongated structure while supporting the inclusive character of the building that is accessible for all. A communicating building The building appears open and assessable from start. In the arrival area, visitors meet interactive screens that share information about the planned activities of the centre. From here the room opens with direct access to the flexible meeting facilities and the communication room, as well as wardrobe and restroom facilities.  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert The communication room has been given an advanced position with a panoramic view of the impressive wind turbines to the north and the fascinating landscape to the west. In extension of the communication room, a west-facing covered terrace serves as a large outdoor break room in relation to events. A place for future learning The primary purpose of the Visitor Centre is to share and communicate the advanced and ambitious goals of wind power technology, a place for future learning. Hence, the architecture becomes a significant element of the experience. The design of the Visitor Centre appears as a new attraction for the diverse group of visitors – providing an inspiring framework for learning. The Visitor Centre is open to the public every day and annually welcomes more than 35,000 curious visitors, many of them schoolchildren and students who wants to experience the gigantic wind turbines at short range and learn about wind energy, sustainability and projects of restoring and preserving nature.  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © Martin Schubert  Image Courtesy © CUBO Architects  Image Courtesy © CUBO Architects  Image Courtesy © CUBO Architects
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