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BIG's “Unconventional” Uppsala Power Plant Designed to Host Summer Festivals

BIG's “Unconventional” Uppsala Power Plant Designed to Host Summer Festivals - Energy Plant, Cityscape
Courtesy of BIG

The city of Uppsala invited BIG to design a biomass cogeneration plant that would offset its peak energy loads throughout the fall, winter and spring as part of an international competition (ultimately won by Liljewall Arkitekter). Home to Scandinavia’s oldest university and landmark Uppsala cathedral, the plant proposal’s biggest challenge was to respect the city’s historic skyline.

Considering the project’s proposed seasonal use, BIG envisioned a dual-use power plant that transcends the public perception; in the summer months, the “crystalline” proposal was designed to transform into a venue for festivals during the peak of tourism. 

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La Canaleta School / 2260mm Arquitectes

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  • Architects: 2260mm Arquitectes
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3480
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  EQUITONE

Tubakuba Mountain Hub / OPA Form

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  • Architects: OPA Form
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014

House in La Pampa / Hernán Gastelú

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Constell.ation II / LIKEarchitects

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Niop Hacienda / AS arquitectura + R79

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  • Architects: AS arquitectura, R79
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Chukum, Interceramic, Juan Sansores, Modumex, Proveedor Sandors

Sport Centre Jules Ladoumegue / Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes

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Suo-jae: The House to Uphold Myself / Studio GAON

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  • Architects: studio_GAON
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  65
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Professionals: Starsis

Sharon Fieldhouse / design/buildLAB

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Courtyard House / ​Aileen Sage Architects

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Paddington, Australia

Pani Community Centre / SchilderScholte architects

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Ito-Biyori Cafe / ninkipen!

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  • Architects: ninkipen!
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  67
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014

Hawthorn House / Chan Architecture

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T&G House / Nicolás Campodonico

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Rosario, Argentina

Ro House / Alexanderson Arquitectos

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Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Novaceramic

Apartment in Moscow / M17

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  • Architects: M17
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  158
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014

Prodromos and Desi Residence / vardastudio

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Paphos, Cyprus
  • Architects: vardastudio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  384
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Rabel Aluminium Systems

Xinglong Visitor Center / Atelier Alter

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Hainan Zangzuzizhizhou, China
  • Architects: Atelier Alter
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  168379 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014