The factories : conversions for urban culture / TransEuropeHalles ; [editor, Fazette Bordage].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bordage, Fazette.

TransEuropeHalles.

Standardized Title:

Fabriques. English.

Language:

English

French

Subjects (All):

TransEuropeHalles.

Industrial buildings--Remodeling for other use--Europe.

Industrial buildings--Remodeling for other use.

Art centers.

Europe.

Factories--Remodeling for other use--Europe.

Factories--Remodeling for other use.

Art centers--Europe.

Physical Description:

280 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Basel ; Boston : Birkhäuser, [2002]

Summary:

In late 20th century urban Europe, a great many industrial and military landmarks were abandoned and fell into disuse, providing structures which could be transformed and utilized to house a wide range of creative activity and multi-cultural projects. In "Factories" an international team of photographers and authors including artists, sociologists and exhibition designers have come together to present a striking visual portrayal of industrial buildings - some typical, some extraordinary - which have all been converted into cultural buildings. Amongst the projects are Ateneu Popular in Barcelona, the City Arts Centre in Dublin, the WUK in Vienna, and the Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki. Further examples have been taken from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Slovenia. The wide variety of uses featured in this book clearly demonstrates that architecture has a significant role to play in an urban life beyond the monotony of bland commerce.

Notes:

"Originally published in 2001 by Les Editions de l'imprimeur under the title Les fabriques : lieux imprévus"--Colophon.

ISBN:

3764366354

OCLC:

48979137