Article source: Kebony

Norway, a country that generates more than 80% of its electricity from hydropower, has added to its renewable repertoire in the guise of a beautifully Kebony-clad 30GWh plant. The plant is situated deep within the mountains of Helgeland, a hiker’s paradise just below the Arctic Circle. The region is known for its unique coastline and spectacular mountain formations and the architects wanted the plant’s design to be inspired by and reflect the landscape, whilst also functioning as an attraction for hikers in the back country wilderness.

Image Courtesy © Bjørn Leirvik

• Architects: Kebony, Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor
• Project: Øvre Forsland Power Station
• Location: Kebony
• Photography: Bjørn Leirvik
• Completed: 2015

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Background
The client, HelgelandsKraft AS, is a large producer of hydraulic electricity in northern parts of Norway. In 2008 they started planning several new hydraulic power stations with high environmental ambitions. From the beginning their task for the architect was to find the best way to make their new power stations adapt to the site, and at the same time function as attractions and destinations. The general idea from the architects at stein hamre arkitektkontor, is the design of the new stations should reflect characteristics of the locations. At the same time the buildings should be spectacular. They should also tell the story about the production of power.

Illustration Ovre Forsland (Images Courtesy mir / stein hamre arkitektkontor as)

• Architects: stein hamre arkitektkontor as

• Name of Project: Ovre Forsland and Bjornstokk Hydraulic Power Stations
• Location: Helgeland, Norway
• Client: HelgelandsKraft as
• Structural Engineer: SWECO
• Light design: Stokkan Lys / stein hamre arkitektkontor as
• Total Area: 150 sqm
• Images: mir / stein hamre arkitektkontor as

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