A Green Roof Covers This Unique Vehicle Charging Station

September 24, 2024
A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.

Architecture firm ADEPT has shared photos of Norlys Charging Park Drejebaenken, a contemporary charging station in Odense, Denmark.

A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.

The charging park design consists of easily recognizable details and elements that can be adapted to different geographical locations and sizes.

A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.

The simple composition of a green roof, service buildings, the driving surface, and the surrounding landscape creates a clear but deliberately quiet humble identity.

A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.

The non-iconic approach to the architecture communicates both the client’s values and the goal of lowering the park’s carbon footprint through design for disassembly and by carefully choosing the right materials.

A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.

The simple design consists of a meticulously detailed wooden structure with visible mechanical details, an experiential landscape project, and green roofs.

A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.
A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.
A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.

This provides endless configuration possibilities that can be customized to most locations and sizes – from Small to XL.

A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.

At night, lighting highlights the charging station, making it easily visible.

A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.
A contemporary charging station that includes a wood structure and a green roof.

The landscape is a central part of the identity of a Norlys charging park. Asphalt is replaced by warm brick tones in changing patterns that guide visitors around the site.

The brick paving and landscaping around a charging station that also includes a green roof.

Green elements, varied vegetation, large trees, and scenic routes emphasize the intention to offer a whole new experience while charging.

The brick paving and landscaping around a charging station.
The brick paving and landscaping around a charging station.
The brick paving and landscaping around a charging station.
The brick paving and landscaping around a charging station.

Here’s a look at a few of the design concept drawings.

Design concept drawing for a contemporary charging station.
Design concept drawing for a contemporary charging station.
Design concept drawing for a contemporary charging station.
Design concept drawing for a contemporary charging station.
Photography by Morten Aagaard Krogh | Architect: ADEPT | Collaboration: Norlys, Experimentarium, Complete Solutions, Urgent.Agency, Kemp & Lauritzen