The fueling site will be established at HyChem's industrial site near Lisbon to refuel cars and heavy vehicles for public and private use
HRS has announced the first order in Portugal for the supply and installation of a hydrogen refueling station for HYCHEM
This strategic move strengthens the French designer and manufacturer's presence on the Iberian Peninsula and marks a significant step in the expansion of its international footprint
is a specialist in hydrogen chemistry and a strategic partner in industry's transition towards carbon neutrality
The latest-generation HRS14 station will be installed at HyChem's industrial site near Lisbon
and will be used to refuel cars and heavy vehicles for public and private use
"This first order in Portugal is a crucial step in our international expansion strategy
We are proud to collaborate with an innovative company like HyChem
which shares our vision of a sustainable future powered by green hydrogen
With its ambitious policies and commitment to the energy transition
the Portuguese market offers tremendous potential for the development of our hydrogen solutions," said Hassen Rachedi
Portugal is currently a particularly dynamic area for hydrogen development
the country has introduced energy transition policies featuring ambitious targets for the production and distribution of green hydrogen
part of which will be dedicated to the deployment of a network of 100 stations by 2030
This order represents another European milestone for HRS
marking its entry into the 6th country on the continent
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the station manufacturer is strengthening its presence on the Iberian Peninsula
Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS) has announced its first order in Portugal for the supply and installation of an HRS14 station
The customer is HyChem (formerly Solvay Portugal)
a strategic partner in the industry’s transition to carbon neutrality
and will be used to refuel cars and heavy vehicles
‘With its ambitious policies and commitment to the energy transition
the Portuguese market offers tremendous potential for the development of our hydrogen solutions,’ said Hassen Rachidi
This order ‘represents another European success’ for HRS
with a 6th country now addressed on the continent
The group points out that it is present in each of the 4 countries (Portugal
France and Germany) that make up the H2Med green hydrogen energy corridor project
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originally only used to transport cargo across the globe
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the last few years have seen architects and designers repurpose the steel enclosures
utilizing their flexible and adaptable nature
which means that they can be constructed almost anywhere
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tagus linear park in portugal
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a wood-slat rain screen shades the metal structures to provide internal comfort
the facility includes a variety of outdoor spaces
mill junction silos in johannesburg
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a series of stacked shipping containers encompass the 11-storey silos
providing a vibrant and colorful addition the city’s skyline
the container bar by north arrow studio
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offering a variety of experiences within the one venue
the re-purposed units are arranged to provide both open and enclosed spaces
the double-height bar area is covered by a floating roof structure
which not only ensures protection from the weather
but also helps to frame the courtyard with surrounding trees
AUDI’s shipping container scoreboard
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the irregular composition on the site distinguishes the structure from its context
while openness to the outside promotes connectivity with the active downtown area
one of the 12 meter volumes is split and separated
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hive-inn by OVA studio
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offering maximum flexibility and mobility
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dwell by G-pod
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royal wolf HQ by room 11
image © ben hosking
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the ‘praia dos pescadores’ (fishermens’ beach) features an assortment of leisure functions
a 700 meter-long wood bridge extends from this more manicured beach zone into a wild landscape
a 6 km network of pedestrian trails including elevated paths and dirt trails weave through the marshland terrain
fly-through views show the park in use video by joão morgado
with collaboration from atelier difusor de arquitectura
a group of reused shipping containers were composed to form a service building for the site
a grid of concrete paths divides the vegetated and sandy landscape of the ‘fishermens’ beach’ area image by joão morgado
the park allows for the community to engage with the riverfront
and is commonly used for fishing image by joão morgado
a group of reused shipping containers are composed to form a service building image by joão morgado
a wood-slat rain screen shades the metal structures to provide internal comfort images by joão morgado
wood slats rise above the structures to create guardrails for upper level balconies image by joão morgado
a 700 meter-long wood bridge extends from the beach zone into a wild landscape images by joão morgado
such as beach volleyball image by joão morgado
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landscape architecture partners: luis ribeiro
sara coelho architecture: atelier difusor de arquitectura partner: olavo dias design team: pedro santos
antónio marciano photography: joão morgado