A new life for the Battersea Power Station in London
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10.5821/palimpsesto.26.12850
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Data publicació2023
EditorUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya y Cátedra Blanca de Barcelona
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Abstract
The article explores the redevelopment of the iconic Battersea Power Station, which was originally built between 1929-1955 to provide energy to London from burning coal. 30 years after it its closure, it now brings a new kind of energy to the city from the people and capital that it has attracted. It has created a new destination that brings people from all over the world to build a life and work there. The architects involved in the design are all international: the masterplan is by Rafael Viñoly from New York, The Power Station is by Wilkinson Eyre from Australia, the residential and retail is made by Foster + Partners from London and Gehry and Partners from LA. The firm Wilkinson Eyre was selected in 2013 for the mixed-use redevelopment of the iconic station, which preserved the old façade and completely replaced the interiors to host residences, offices and commercial spaces. The two residential projects by Foster and Partners and Gehry architects are in contrast with the historical building emphasizing even further its Art Deco features and brick façade. This new development is also key for the city, as it revitalized an abandoned part of town. Strategically located next to the Thames river and close to the city center, it has all the conditions needed to become a thriving new neighborhood.
CitacióShumkov, Ivan. A new life for the Battersea Power Station in London. A: "Palimpsesto", 2023, núm. 26, p. 6-8
Dipòsit legalB. 7929-2013
ISSN2014-9751
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