Project
Observepoint. Arctic
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project
The design concept for a semi-automatic science station intended for watching Arctic wildlife. Today, makeshift barracks are used for this purpose are hardly fit for extreme arctic conditions. The station can house up to 4 scientists in summer and will automatically collect the data in winter. It is equipped with a diesel generator and solar panels to back it up. Its wooden frame is steel-covered and ensures an aerodynamic shape to reduce wind loads.
Location
Novaya Zemlya Archipelago, Russia
Project design year
2021
Extra visual materials (photos, videos etc.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rr36KK9DLyptx0Mf2FxkbrJ5p4UU11tI/view?usp=sharing
Project status
Design concept
Applicant
Valentina Savinova, architect
