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Rebuilding R\u00e5n\u00e5sfoss hydroelectric power station, Norway<\/strong><\/p>\n

Architects: LPO Architekten<\/strong>
\nText: Eszter G\u00f6tz <\/strong>
\nPhotos: Tove Lauluten, Jan Lillehamre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The original power station in R\u00e5n\u00e5sfoss was completed in 1922 and is an example of neo-classical industrial architecture, designed by architect Thorvald Astrup. The power station has been described as the first, largest and most beautiful power station in Norway. Originally, the power station had six double Francis turbines with horizontal axles. Over the years, foundation settlement of the machine hall caused mechanical stress to the aggregates and an ever-increasing maintenance requirement. In 2010, the work began to replace the almost 90-year-old Francis turbines with modern vertical aggregates. To accommodate the new units, a new machine hall was built relating to the prestigious historical buildings. In addition to being a power station, R\u00e5n\u00e5sfoss also contains a visitor center that receives over 7,000 visitors each year, including schoolchildren and other delegations. Parts of the station hosts an exhibition for hydropower and energy, and the old machine hall is preserved as part of the exhibition.<\/p>\n

Architects: LPO Architekter AS<\/strong>
\nConsultants: SWECO, \u00c5F Lightning Norge<\/strong>
\nClient: Akershus Energi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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