Punibach Hydroelectric Power Station, South Tyrol Architecture, North Italian Building, Images
Punibach Hydroelectric Power Station in Tyrol
Architectural Development in Northern Italy ? design by monovolume
27 Jan 2017
Punibach Hydroelectric Power Station
Design: monovolume, architecture+design
Location: Planeiler Alm, South Tyrol, northern Italy
Punibach Hydroelectric Power Station

The Punibach hydroelectric power station is conceived as a fracture in the landscape. Harmonically integrated in its surroundings, it suddenly 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.

Similarly to the preceding Winnebach project, also Punibach hydroelectric power station is located in a very delicate natural/alpine surrounding, and monovolume architecture+design was called by SEL AG (Südtiroler Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft) to manage the architectural integration between form, function and environment.

Again, a defined statical and engineering project was provided by SEL AG, which was carefully adapted to meet the aesthetical and architectural nee...