Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Converted Foundry

This is probably my favourite kind of space - an old factory that has been converted to another use, in this case to a gallery and residence. This is the entrance to the Olga Korper Gallery that is found in the centre of a complex that had contained a foundry & mattress factory. Korper moved there in 1989 and since then the whole complex has been converted to galleries & studios. The courtyard was lovely and quiet yesterday morning except for a wonderful tabby cat who decided against having his pic taken!
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18 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJuly 3, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I'm fond of this kind of converted space too. I'd love to see what it looks like inside.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Wonderful!
    Love the colors :)

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  3. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJuly 3, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Oh I so agree, what a fabulous spot, looks like it would make a wonderful area for galleries and studios - Great Great Find.

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  4. SharonJuly 3, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    This is a very inviting place!

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  5. LowellJuly 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Oh boy, I like this. Would love to see the inside and if the exterior indicates what the interior looks like, it would be really something! What? You scared of the cat? Shucks.

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  6. RandyJuly 3, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    I love places like this.

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  7. JackJuly 3, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I like this place, too, RedPat. The foliage softens the lines.

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  8. VioletSkyJuly 3, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    This is a new one to me. I hope you will show us more.

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  9. Paul in Powell RiverJuly 4, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    I like it too - nice combination of a "work" look and with all the greenery. Though I can't make out what that thing is in the top middle?

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  10. AnonymousJuly 4, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    It's a wonderful mish-mash of buildings all joined together to make a very cosy looking home. Shame Tabby wouldn't pose, he would have really set the photo off!

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  11. Kranky GrannyJuly 4, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Always glad to see something repurposed then torn down.

    Looks like a wonderful place to visit.

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  12. BirdmanJuly 4, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I'd say this is quite an upgrade.

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  13. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    That green wall is fantastic!

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  14. MoJuly 4, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I'd love a place like this to live in .

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Cats are a bit like that Pat, not like dogs who love to have their picture taken oui! I love this gallery/studio, I think it would be quite inspiring to paint here!

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  16. Regina KJuly 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Looks inviting and relaxing space. My favorite spaces are also converted and repurpose ones.

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  17. Melbourne Australia PhotosJuly 4, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Yes living there must be fun, Pat.

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  18. HalcyonJuly 5, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    What a beautiful place! I love all the greenery. :)

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