Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

The Punibach hydroelectric power station is conceived as a fracture in the landscape. Harmonically integrated in its surroundings, it suddently brakes it open and reveals the machines in its interiors, which serve to transform natural powers into useful energy. The concrete slab rammed into the ground separates the smooth hilly landscape and the raw building structure made out of natural, earth coloured materials. By night the appearance changes radically. Whilst the landscape disappears in the darkness, the power station glows through the lamellar façade and presents itself as a landmark to the viewers over the road.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

La centrale idroelettrica Punibach si presenta come una frattura nel paesaggio dal quale scaturisce. Integrata perfettamente nella pendenza si apre come un crepaccio, svelando al suo interno i macchinari di una produzione elettrica che si nutre delle forze naturali. La copertura in calcestruzzo, conficcata nel terreno, crea una scissione netta tra il morbido paesaggio soprastante e la struttura dell’edificio, con materiali grezzi e color terra. Durante la notte l’aspetto cambia profondamente. Mentre il paesaggio scompare nelle tenebre, l’edificio si accende dall’interno, illumina i dintorni attraverso la facciata lamellare.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

Das Wasserkraftwerk Punibach ist als Riss in der Landschaft konzipiert. Zunächst harmonisch in die Umgebung integriert, bricht es sie auf und offenbart die Maschinen in seinem Inneren. Die in das Gelände gerammte Betondecke trennt die sanfte Hügellandschaft von der groben Gebäudestruktur aus naturbelassenen, erdfarbenen Materialien. Nachts verändert sich das Erscheinungsbild vollkommen. Während die Landschaft in der Dunkelheit verschwindet, leuchtet das Krafthaus aus der Lamellenfassade und präsentiert sich dem Betrachter auf der gegenüberliegenden Straße als Landmarke.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

Renè Riller. Published on September 27, 2012.

© monovolume architecture + design . Published on September 27, 2012.

© monovolume architecture + design . Published on September 27, 2012.

© monovolume architecture + design . Published on September 27, 2012.