... ‘Industrial heritage definitely offers creative and alternative opportunities,’ Russo admits, noting there are similar plans for gasholders in Haggerston, the Old Kent Road and Kennington. ‘I’m aware that London’s housing problem is a major concern, but it would also be interesting to see proposals for different uses. I can picture some of the structures transformed into open-air theatres, playgrounds, creative hubs, markets, pools, facilities that serve the surrounding communities.’ For now, his pictures serve as a chronicle of a fading technology. ...
Kennington Gas Holder Station, from ‘Ruin or Rust’ by Francesco Russo
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