A waterworks that gives back to the city

Glostrup Waterworks brings process plant, operations and staff facilities together in one building and will supply softer water to residents and businesses in Glostrup. PLH is behind the architecture and has designed a waterworks that is not hidden away but opens up to the neighborhood. The building is divided into three volumes, each shaped by the process plant inside, which keeps both the footprint and the built volume to a minimum. Charred timber façades with vertical and horizontal bands form a light façade on a heavy concrete base, drawing on the tradition of larger technical facilities. Round windows in the base and large glazed corners give passers-by a view into the filter hall and the clean water tanks. Inside, the layout follows the water's path through the plant, guiding visitors naturally through the process and showing how drinking water is produced. At the same time, the building is planned for a good working environment and efficient operation, and an installation opening to the south makes it possible to expand the plant and replace even the largest filter tanks.