Re-use of old buildings seems to be limited to the housing or creative sectors. This collection of photographs illustrates how it can be more than that. The former warehouse building Las Palmas, in Rotterdam, is a multi-tenant structure for a diverse array companies with cultural and commercial ends. On the basis of socio-cultural and economic studies, as well as historical, architectural and cultural perspectives, 'Time Frames Las Palmas' offers surprising insights about the dynamics of the location.
Re-use of old buildings seems to be limited to the housing or creative sectors. This collection of photographs illustrates how it can be more than that. The former warehouse building Las Palmas, in Rotterdam, is a multi-tenant structure for a diverse array companies with cultural and commercial ends. On the basis of socio-cultural and economic studies, as well as historical, architectural and cultural perspectives, 'Time Frames Las Palmas' offers surprising insights about the dynamics of the location. Beginning with detailed photographs of the interior, photographer Daria Scagliola captures how the occupants have given content and context to the ambitious urban renewal plan of Las Palmas.