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Sapa is a Hydro brand that offers complete aluminium profile systems in the business areas of Building Systems, Transport Systems and Floor Systems. Products from Sapa are recognised for their Scandinavian simplicity, ease of use, comfort, safety and durability.

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    THE FIRST 100% RECYCLED ALUMINIUM BUILDING SYSTEMS – MADE USING HYDRO CIRCAL 100R

    Accelerating their commitment to sustainable development, SAPA part of Hydro, has become the first aluminium building system company to manufacture door, window and curtain walling profiles from 100% recycled aluminium - Hydro CIRCAL 100R. The new recycled material is produced from 100% post-consumer aluminium. This means it is possible to specify profiles with a near-zero carbon footprint (0.5kg of CO2e/kg of aluminium on average) - the lowest in the world.Exclusive to SAPA, Hydro CIRCAL 100R exemplifies the brand’s innovative spirit and commitment to anticipating specifier needs - going

    Skånetrafiken headquarter provides new opportunities for a creative work environment

    Skånetrafiken's new headquarters in Hässleholm is conveniently located near the central station, which has gone from a traditional office to a more modern open office landscape. Where new well-planned gathering areas are available, which generates a more attractive workplace. With the help of GlasLindberg, SAPA has delivered facades and doors to the project. The building is also certified according to Miljöbyggnad Silver.           After 20 years in the same premises, Skånetrafiken has finally got new, fresh premises that meet society's new way of working after two

    Hydro has completed the acquisition of Hueck

    Hydro completed the acquisition of Hueck on 28th February following approval from competition authorities in Germany and Austria. The acquisition strengthens Hydro Building Systems’ position in Europe and complement its footprint.Hueck is a family-owned business and provider of aluminium systems and extruded aluminium profiles, with headquarters in Lüdenscheid Germany. It has 500 employees, two extrusion presses and an integrated cast house operation. Hueck is divided into two businesses: Extrusion and Systems.   Germany is the largest segment of the European market for building

    Renovating buildings is a vital element in climate efforts

    Most of the buildings we will use in the future have already been built – so we need to make the most of them.[En bild som visar träd, utomhus, tegelsten, stad Automatiskt genererad beskrivning]   Like all other industries, the building industry is now keenly aware of climate change and what we must do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New buildings therefore must meet a range of requirements in areas such as material selection, energy efficiency and low-emission energy sources.   This is naturally good and totally necessary. But there is still good reason to pause and think

    Næringslivets Hus – where new meets old

    Næringslivets Hus was one of the first buildings in Stavanger to have glazed exterior walls. When the time came to renovate the building there was one clear ambition: to ensure there was no obvious difference between the new and the old exterior. Sapa supplied the aluminium windows and glazed facades for the project through Time Aluminium AS. Næringslivets Hus is located in the heart of Stavanger, in south-west Norway. Together with the Atlantic Hotel, overlooking lake Breiavatnet, the building forms part of the beautiful urban landscape of the city.   Although Stavanger has

    Careful modernization and re-purposing for Galleria Gallionen

    The brief was to transform the former supermarket into a modern and welcoming shopping centre that would bring vibrancy to the quarter and the town as a whole. The Galleria Gallionen project in Uddevalla involved many different aspects, from restoration to commercial values and urban planning. By carefully converting the building into a more contemporary commercial centre by using large areas of glazing, the site has gained a new lease of life and a totally new appearance. The glazing elements were all supplied by Sapa through its fabricator, Preconal. The building, which was

    “New” Olav Kyrres Gate 22 symbolizes a new age

    When Olav Kyrres Gate 22 was in need of renovation there was a clear desire to do this sympathetically. Some parts of the building had to be preserved, while new elements such as a glazed facade would enhance the project. The result was a more open and welcoming space that also reflects a lot of history. Sapa supplied the glazed roof and facade for the project through the fabricator, Time Aluminium AS. Bergen, or “The Heart of the Fjords” as the city is also known, is the second-largest city in Norway. Despite this, many people describe the city as having the charm of a small town.

    Aluminium replaced steel when Rånåsfoss power station needed new windows

    Rånåsfoss power station, situated in the municipality of Nes, east of Viken in Norway, is a special building for several reasons. It tells a long history that visitors will soon be able to learn about at a museum in the same building. The Vintage windows that preserve original character of the building, and thus its history, were supplied by Sapa through fabricator NorDan.[En bild som visar inomhus, vägg, fönster, målad Automatiskt genererad beskrivning]   The power station has been generating renewable energy for 100 years and parts of the building now have listed status.

    Hydro acquires Hueck

    Hueck is a family owned business and provider of aluminium systems and extruded aluminium profiles, with headquarters in Lüdenscheid Germany.  It has 500 employees, two extrusion presses and an integrated cast house operation.  Hueck is divided into two businesses: Hueck Extrusion and Hueck Systems.                The acquisition will reinforce Hydro Extrusions’ position in Europe and complement its footprint. It will strengthen Hydro Building Systems with its brand in Germany and other European markets, furthering its ability to provide a quality service offering to its customers with an

    Bergsjön Cultural Centre – a meeting place designed to inspire and encourage creativity

    Bergsjön Cultural Centre is a new place to meet in Gothenburg that puts the focus on social sustainability and integration. Here, residents are encouraged to get creative through a range of activities centring on culture. The architecture is imaginative and playful, and connects with its surroundings in inspiring ways. Large areas of exterior glazing open up the building and allow the creative interior to interact with the outdoor environment. The exterior glazing and aluminium doors for the project were supplied by SAPA through GlasLindberg Fasad AB.[En bild som visar himmel, utomhus

    / Geely – An innovation center with crystal clear prospects in Gothenburg

    An engineering equivalent to Silicon Valley has been placed at the Lindholmen shipyard in Gothenburg. Here, the area breathes innovation and openness, where new creation in the automotive industry is in focus. The innovation center will inspire promising young talents to new discoveries and meetings. The five elements wood, fire, earth, metal, and water are to symbolize the area and the surroundings are opened up through the glassy reflections in the facades. SAPA has through Göteborgs Glasmästeri AB, delivered aluminum doors, roof glazing and facades to the project. A new future

    / Kulatoppen Care Center-Beautiful views and future visions

    Now, the elderly at Kulatoppen care center can enjoy a harmonious and health-focused home where the technology takes nursing towards the future. Located on the mountain’s top, a fantastic view of the strait is given. The building is not only placed in a beautiful place, but it also uses an efficient and environmentally friendly heating. SAPA has through H-fasader Stette AS delivered facades, windows and doors to Kulatoppen.   With an exceptional outlook and beautiful views, the newly built Kulatoppen care center stands in place at Deknepollen, Måløy, Norway. With a spectacular

    /Lindeberghome - A building with zero fossil emissions and recycled aluminum facades

    Comfort and wide views from a beautiful roof top can now be found at Lindeberghome in Oslo. An environmentally friendly BREEAM Excellent certified project, where it has succeeded in achieving zero fossil emissions during construction. This is largely due to the local energy wells on site. Likewise, this has meant that energy consumption has been extremely low and contributed to a more environmentally friendly place. SAPA’s recycled aluminum system in Hydro CIRCAL has been used for the project, which has been delivered by H-Fasader GlassTeam. They have succeeded to deliver 6,6 tons of SAPAs

    /Finspång’s healthcare center-original art and architecture with a long lifespan

    Beautiful architecture and inspiring design characterize Finspång’s new healthcare center in Sweden, where unique art can be found among the common areas but also on the walls of the building structure. The project has received the award Miljöbyggnad Silver, where they have worked a lot on a construction technology that has a long lifespan. Energy savings have been made through solar panels that are located on the roof and an outstanding glass and aluminum facade can be found in the health center’s courtyards, among other places. Through GlasLindberg, SAPA has delivered facades and doors in

    / Rustic architecture and sustainability characterize Kjelleparken

    Kjelleparken is a health center where health is spelled in capital letters. Here, the health center is surrounded by a rustic landscape where a vegetation belt thrives around the environment. The design has been based on the surroundings, while the geometry has been characterized by the care’s needs regarding performance and easy accessibility for patients. Environmentally friendly materials that can withstand the changing trend where also high on the list in the planning process and with energy efficient consumption, the building has been classified as energy saving class A. Through Umbra

    / Kungälv Hospital with a focus on prosperous people and a sustainable environment

    When Kungälv hospital no longer could meet society’s care needs, a new planning process started to build a new building that would efficient and improve care, both for the staff and patients. The new hospital is decorated with idyllic pictures made of ceramics that will reflect the city and the river. The individual’s integrity and solidarity have been emphasized by having built several single rooms, which then contributes to more well-being for the patients. With several single rooms, patients’ safety can also be increasing, and a decrease of spread infection becomes possible. With the help

    /Fosshagen resource center focuses on the global sustainability goals

    A thriving garden with a stimulus for nature will lift care for the elderly to a higher level. With many common areas and activities, this will create a more pleasant home that blurs the traditional framework for care for the elderly. People with dementia and disabled individuals will easily be able to move freely among the common areas both indoors and outdoors. Fosshagen resource center has worked according to four pinots in the global sustainability goals and the project is certified according to BREEAM Very Good. Through FasadeConsult AS, SAPA has delivered facades, windows, and doors in

    /Valla nursing home - A future-oriented housing with new welfare technology

    Vallastaden has built a new nursing home for the elderly with dementia. Here, a future-oriented nursing home has been opened where the focus is on the individual’s needs and well-being. With a new welfare technology, people with dementia receive more individualized care. This has helped the care staff to be able to receive more efficient and personal care, however they have also succeeded in raising the integrity of dementia patients. The garden at Valla nursing home has a beautiful and harmonious feeling where there are many places for different activities, including balance training.

    SAPA Series with Emma Ridderstad

    It was not so long ago that parallel worlds were merely the staple of science fiction writers. Today however, the nascent technology of virtual and augmented reality is for the first time making it possible to talk about the merging of the digital and physical into a single, hybrid universe. Propelled by the booming gaming sector, virtual reality has in the last few years started to spill over into industries ranging from education and human resources, to construction and design. And yet, more than half a century after the very first VR headset was created in the US for military

    SAPA Explores the Integrative Evolution of Architecture In New Documentary Series

    We have come a long way since one person would design an entire city, or when carefully crafted ornaments on columns and doors were the only integrative aspects of building. Today, as architecture finds itself at the creative interface between a multitude of disciplines, SAPA’s new video series will take a deeper look at what industries are influencing the field, and what developments to expect in the years and decades to come. “The format is a mini-documentary with an interdisciplinary scope,” said Communication and Content Responsible Hanna Bouveng. “Our aim is to demonstrate how

    AURA – A new city landmark in Malmö

    The 15-minute city can be described in many ways, however, there’s one expression that sort of nails it – “putting people at the center of urban transformation”. Everyone should have a 15-minute access to necessary services to meet their daily needs. This type of model gives a lot more life into the local areas within a city, and it’s a lot more sustainable having everything just around the corner.  Intensity and space – “Citadellstaden” is Malmö’s new city within a city. Walking around in the new urban environment you’ll surround yourself with both water, parks and a city

    Oxelöskolan – a creative environment for learning

    Oxelöskolan in the middle of Sweden is a place filled with creativity. The school’s focus is on artsy activities, and as soon as you step inside the building you can feel the air of originality. Theatre, dance, music, vocals, art and form are all subjects practiced in this building of creativity. Students can definitely expect a both intense and rewarding education.[En bild som visar himmel, utomhus, byggnad, gångväg Automatiskt genererad beskrivning] Oxelöskolan is an F9 school and with its 7,400 square meters can accommodate about 600 students. When the school was designed, not only

    Johan Skytte School – focusing on security and greater opportunities for variety

    “All our students are everyone’s students”, is the guiding motto of Johan Skytte School in Älvsjö. We respect differences here and work proactively with basic values. Security and the ability to study without disturbance are essential, and our premises play a large part in this. A new school building for students from pre-school class up to year 9 was opened in autumn 2019 at Johan Skytte School. What makes this building special is that it is divided into small communities. In other words, small schools within the larger school. The central aim is to provide creative and secure learning

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