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UdforskExpansion of a cable factory in Halden, Norway
Energy & Industry
Cable factory in Halden, Norway
Halden, Norway
Gottlieb Paludan Architects and Norwegian branch AFRY Ark Studio will collaborate on the expansion of a cable factory in Halden, Norway. The architectural and landscape project includes processing facilities for submarine cables, including a new production tower
French cable company Nexans is preparing for 250% growth in the offshore wind cable market by 2030. The company's cable factory in Halden, Norway will be expanded with approximately 35,000 m2 of production, storage, administration and staff facilities. Power cables are a key factor in the European energy transition as they are an important component in building interconnections between European countries to reduce intermittent energy from renewable sources.
Client
Nexans Norway AS
Status
Completed
Size
35000 m2
Year
2023
Collaborators
AFRY Ark Studio Norway, AFRY Norway, Advansia, Consto
Areas of Expertise
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Gottlieb Paludan Architects
Space-efficient production facilities integrated into existing factory area by the fjord
The new production facilities fit and are built on the vacant space of the current factory area. The facilities are shaped according to production and functionality requirements and are designed to be as space-efficient as possible due to the limited space available on site. The architecture of the new facility is intended to harmonize and blend naturally into the overall context of the production area by the fjord.
Gottlieb Paludan Architects has been involved in the project from the earliest stages and is currently working on the main project in collaboration with Gottlieb Paludan Architects Norway, AFRY Norway, Advansia and the appointed main contractor Consto.
Construction work began in December 2021 and sub-contracts are continuously tendered.
Power cables are a key factor in the European energy transition as they are an important component in building interconnections between European countries to reduce intermittent energy from renewable sources.
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