This Hydroelectric Power Station by Monovolume shows that power plants don't have to be industrial-sized eyesores. It's located in Dörfl, Austria and is partly built into a slope--which makes the power plant's polygonal shape stand out even more.
Monovolume intended their Hydroelectric Power Station to look just like a rock quarried out of the slope it's built against, and it's clear that they've achieved that goal in spades. Concrete, glass and steel continue the stony industrial feel of the structure. Check out more images of the Hydroelectric Power Station by Monovolume in the gallery above.
Angular Power Plants
Hydroelectric Power Station by Monovolume Looks Like a Jagged Rock
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture - The trend of incorporating sustainable design into industrial structures such as power plants presents an opportunity for innovative designs that blend form and function.
2. Sloped Architecture - Sloped architecture appears to be a growing trend in industrial design, with potential for unique and eye-catching structures.
3. Naturalistic Design - Designing structures that blend into their natural surroundings can create a sense of harmony and could become an emerging trend in architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can leverage unique designs like hydroelectric power stations to attract more attention and promote sustainability.
2. Construction - Incorporating more natural elements and non-traditional designs into construction offers opportunities for companies to stand out and differentiate themselves from competitors.
3. Tourism - Tourism can benefit from naturalistic and unique industrial structures as attractions, drawing interest and driving local economies.