The Diamond Dome deploys the science of geodesic and greenhouse architecture while creating a new hybrid of industrial and social space. Part power plant, part community space, Diamond Domewill turn into the cultural and social center of Uppsala in the summer, transforming back into a biomass heat and power plant for the winter, fall and spring.

Expanding on the precedent of repurposing industrial buildings for social purposes, Diamond Dome will create a new typology of hybrid space – becoming an educational and sustainable element of Uppsala’s urban infrastructure.

The plant’s geodesic design also utilizes a minimal enclosure, clear colored photovoltaics and colored glass to reveal the thermal attributes of the structure. This is realized as a 100% transparent skin that reflects the amount of sun exposure on each facet, ranging from hot to cold.

Thermal exposure becomes architectural expression while allowing the community educational glimpses of what happens within. Uppsala’s Diamond Dome will be a fully functioning combined heat and power plantthat also serves as a big public space for the social and cultural life of the city in the summer.

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Project Facts

Project:Uppsala Combined Heat And Power Plant

Partners in Charge:Bjarke Ingels, Andreas Klok Pedersen

Project Leader/Architect:Marie Lançon

Project Manager:Jakob Sand

Team:Danai Charasti, Julia Boromissza, Tim Burwell

Year:2014

Type:Competition

Client:Vattenfall

Collaborators:Sla,Ramboll,Dk+se,Akt Ii,Luchinger Meyer Bauingenieure Ag,Spacecape

Size:7.250 m2

Location:Uppsala

Status:Idea

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