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[F1.12] Industrial Facades, 1978-1992 The set of industrial facades, are collection of photographs by Bernd and Hilla Becher. This collection shows various interpretations of an industrial building with its variations in the elevations. It shows different kind of roof structures interpreted with multiple explorations. These have been captured over the time of 14 years. There is a very strong language throughout all these facades.
NEW USE
F1.13 Process of Utilisation
Abandoned derelict Industrial Buildings are considered to be assets for urban growth of the city. Changing in function happens at several levels after abandonment. There can be several reasons of abandonment of any industry. It varies from political, to economical and cultural changes in a city. Globalization is one of the major reasons of the shutting down of industries in 19th Century leaving acres of land dysfunctional. These lands have high potential to create a new face of the city, hence lot of effor ts are being put into its reuse. These sites are looked upon as a public domain. Hence, the kind of reuse matters as well. The new use, and the level of changes require to accommodate that use, needs to be compatible with and appropriate to the heritage significance of the place. Many