Archinect - News2024-12-26T03:22:54-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150202613/denmark-opens-new-50-hectare-nature-focused-exploratorium
Denmark opens new 50-hectare nature focused exploratorium Sean Joyner2020-06-15T12:24:00-04:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/73/7347afa942ceda2bab214df9a6d8b027.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Denmark has opened its new exploratorium and "nature arena" called <a href="https://www.naturkraft.dk/" target="_blank">NATURKRAFT</a> (translated <em>Nature Power</em>) where visitors will experience different aspects of nature and how its physical and aesthetic characteristics will shape the sustainable cities and communities of the future.</p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a5/a5c60d49576b63fd3051ad563864efac.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a5/a5c60d49576b63fd3051ad563864efac.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>Designed by <a href="http://thst.dk/" target="_blank">Thøgersen&Stouby</a> and <a href="https://www.sla.dk/en/" target="_blank">SLA</a>, the new landmark sits on a 50-hectare site and cost 300 million Danish kroner to complete. It is expected to attract 280,000 visitors annually.</p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/80/80c3c253ee7594ea10c4fd3686667095.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/80/80c3c253ee7594ea10c4fd3686667095.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>Naturkraft consists of three interconnected elements: A 600 meter ring wall with 50 hectares of surrounding landscape; an inner adventure park with local biotypes and interactive installations; and a 5500 square meter main building holding exhibits around the importance of nature in modern communities.</p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/43/4307641cbeb0ca155c2fa1d4877f21b4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/43/4307641cbeb0ca155c2fa1d4877f21b4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>"We live in the anthropocene age," said Jens-Erik Thøgersen, Founding Partner of Thøgersen&Stouby in statement. "This means that humans can be regarded as the power of
nature that triggers the greatest changes in the earth's climate...</p>