Together with Vestre, BIG Bjarke Ingels Group unveils THE PLUS as the world’s most sustainable furniture factory tucked in the heart of the Norwegian forest.
Envisioned as a village for a community dedicated to the cleanest, carbon-neutral fabrication of urban and social furniture, THE PLUS aims to serve as a global showcase for sustainable architecture and high-efficiency production. As Norway’s single largest investment in furniture in decades, the 6,500m2 open production facility will double as a public 300-acre park for hiking and camping while serving as a landmark aligned with the region’s mission to establish a green manufacturing industry. THE PLUS is set to begin construction this fall.
With Vestre we have imagined a factory that is simultaneously front of house and back of house,’ says Bjarke Ingels. ‘The beauty of the factory is the clarity of its organization. Conceived as the intersection of a road and a production line it forms a large plus connecting everything to everything. The radical transparency invites visitors and hikers to enjoy the whole process of manufacturing while providing the workers the thrill of working in the middle of the forest.’
More about THE PLUS
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/vestre-factory-the-plus-big-norway
Source: YouTube, Video 1:16, June 30, 2020
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