The project is a conversion of three pump stations originally constructed in the late 1960s in connection with the large land reclamation project where Skjern River was straightened out. A large number of environmental problems were associated with this alignment of the river, leading to the river being restored to its original run in 2002. In this way a vast and rich natural area reappeared with many visitors.

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Architects: Johansen Skovsted Arkitekter

Location: Skjern Å, Ringkøbing-Skjern, Denmark

Area: 570.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Rasmus Norlander

Collaborators: Søren Johansen, Sebastian Skovsted, Laura Boelskifte, Phoebe Cowen In collaboration with: Bertelsen & Scheving Arkitekter ApS
Engineer: Ingeniørgruppen Vestjylland ApS

Contractor: Hansen & Larsen A/S

Client: Ringkøbing-Skjern Kommune

Project Funded By: Realdania - Stedet Tæller, and LAG-Ringkøbing-Skjern

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From the architect. The project is a conversion of three pump stations originally constructed in the late 1960s in connection with the large land reclamation project where Skjern River was straightened out. A large number of environmental problems were associated with this alignment of the river, leading to the river being restored to its original run in 2002. In this...