![A contemporary charging park features an exposed wood structure and a park with native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/modern-architecture-building-design-090324-1123-01.jpg)
Research-based design studio EFFEKT has shared photos of a contemporary charging park designed to signal the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
![A contemporary charging park features an exposed wood structure and a park with native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/modern-architecture-building-design-090324-1123-02-1.jpg)
Located in Sonderborg, Denmark, the project is a first for the renewable energy company, Better Energy, which includes a timber structure designed to create a seamless and inviting mobility experience.
![A contemporary charging park features an exposed wood structure and a park with native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/modern-architecture-building-design-090324-1123-03.jpg)
The shelter, with its exposed wood structure, creates an enclosed glass-walled area and covered parking area.
![A contemporary charging park features an exposed wood structure and a park with native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/modern-architecture-building-design-090324-1123-04.jpg)
![A contemporary charging park features an exposed wood structure and a park with native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/modern-architecture-building-design-090324-1123-05.jpg)
![A contemporary charging park features an exposed wood structure and a park with native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/modern-architecture-building-design-090324-1123-06.jpg)
The charging station integrates local ecosystems and habitats for wildlife and plants, and in Spring a vibrant mix of wild meadow flora will surround the charging park – offering users a nature experience in a biodiverse space – making the charging experience more than just a practicality.
![A contemporary charging park features an exposed wood structure and a park with native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/modern-architecture-building-design-090324-1123-07.jpg)
At night, the charging station is lit up, showing off the design of the structure and its surroundings.
![A contemporary charging park features an exposed wood structure and a park with native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/modern-architecture-building-design-090324-1123-08.jpg)