Sunday, December 28, 2008

Gasometro

The former gas holder, a classic example of nineteenth century industrial architecture, which has long since been disembowelled of its enormous cistern, has been standing unused for many years now. One day maybe, it'll be turned into a planetarium, a congress centre, or a museum. We'll just have to wait and see.

13 comments:

Julie said...

Interesting vantage point, Rob and lovely morning light.

Unknown said...

Stunning photo! Light and colours are awesome!
The building really deserves some dynamic intervention, it's great.

Jilly said...

What a view. That is a beautiful building. Amazing to think it's standing there empty. Such a nice shot.

I love the quotes about photography, Rob.

abc said...

We have an old gas depot here that was converted in a theatre, so who knows. Lovely picture too, nice green and blue.

valeria said...

Wow, it looks like a painting!
Buon fine anno anche a te, Rob. E tantissimi auguri per il 2009!

Sandra said...

Perfect postcard picture! Merry Christmas and all the best in New 2009 - bye and greetings from Croatia.

Sharon said...

This is a perfect picture post card kind of view. Very nice.

Federico said...

Nice colors, and nice and simple composition. I´d like a planetarium :)

USelaine said...

It has nice architecture. I wonder if there are structural difficulties in making a conversion.

humanobserver said...

A truly magnificent view....

magicpolaroid said...

amazing pix! one day would like visit the Gasometro! great place!
buon anno!!!
auguri!
Luis

CeciliaGallerani said...

The whole neighborhood seems to be addressing it, as if it is at the center of their attention. It really deserves to be put to another purpose. Beautiful photograph.

Anonymous said...

lol,so nice