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Water towers with flair: Tallest ‘vattentorn’ of Sweden
Arctura “The Thermos” – Source: kreativteknik.seSweden has a wide-variety of beautiful water towers and continues to build architecturally stylish ones today. Over time brick and stone has eventually given way to concrete construction. Despite this conversion, many of the newer concrete water tower designs are quite breathtakingly beautiful.
Incredible Våga (Dare) Vattentorn (2024) – Source: whitearkitekter.comThe images provided throughout the post will attest to the pride (and flair) Sweden puts into its water tower design and especially their care, upkeep, and maintenance. With translated names and nicknames like “Dare”, “Reflektion”, “the Thermos”, “Shelf”, “Echo”, “Blue Spider”, and “Mushroom”, it would be safe to safe that Sweden’s wonderful collection of water towers is among the most (if not the most) dynamic of all nations.
Another important aspect of Swedish water towers is how many older ones have been adapted for new uses once their productive lifespan as a storage facility ended. Apartments, student housing, office buildings, condominiums, observation towers, and even an observatory are just some of the reuses employed there. It’s too bad such preservation and adaptation efforts are not utilized more often here in the United States. The brick and concrete construction materials likely lend themselves better to adaptive reuse than metal and composite materials.
It was also impressive to notice older water towers being reimagined, reinvigorated, and reused for water storage by employing newer designs during updating and restoration programs. See the example from the Stockholm suburb of Tensta just below.
Tensta before- Source: stockholmvattenochavfall.se Tensta after: Source: stockholmvattenochavfall.seThe most common water tower heights identified tended to fall between 20 and 32 meters (66-105 feet) in height, though there are a vast range in heights. The list provided does not include railway water tanks/towers nor water towers below 10 meters in height. A glossary of common Swedish terms you may see while reading the list has been provided, as well. As more data is located, the list will be updated accordingly.
Peace!
Beneath “Reflektion Water Tower (2023) – Source: lasovskyjohansson.comGlossary:
- Gamla = old
- Norr – north
- Ny or Nya = new
- Östra = east
- Reservoaren = reservoir (some of which are elevated in Sweden)
- Söder = south
- Väg = way
- Vägen = road or the road
- Väster/ut = west
- Vattentorn = water tower
- Vattentornet = the water tower
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- Flemingsberg Vattentorn (1973): Huddinge-Stockholm ~ 100 m/328 feet
2. Gamla Vattentorn (1904): Landskrona = 66 m/216.5 feet – converted to apartments in 1992
3. Landskrona Vattentorn (1970): Landskrona = 65.9 m/216 feet
4-5. Gamla Vattentornet (1900): Kalmar – converted to housing in 1984 and Arctura “The Thermos” (2003): Östersund= 65 m/213.3 feet
6. Hyllie Vattentorn (1973): Malmö = 62 m/203 feet – see image below
Hyllie (Shelf) – Source: linkedin.com7-8. Svampen “Mushroom” Vattentorn (1958): Örebro and Gamla Vattentornet (1911): Trelleborg = 58 m/190.3 feet
9. Södervärnstornet (1916): Malmö = 54 m/177.2 feet
10. Gamla Vattentornet (1898): Skara = 52 m/170.6 feet
Skara – Source: sv.wikipedia,org11. Studsvik Vattentorn (1961): Nyköping = 51 m/167.3 feet
12. Katrineholm Old Vattentorn (1905): Stockholm-Katrineholm = 49.2 m/161.4 fee
13. Östra Esplanaden Vattentorn (1965): Älmhult = 49 m/160.7 feet
14. Boländerna Vattentorn (1970): Uppsala = 48 m/157.5 feet
Boländerna – Source: via.tt.se15. Jarlabergs Vattentorn (1987): Stockhom-Nacka = 47.5 m/158.8 feet
16. Linköping Vattentorn (1958): Linköping = 46 m/151 feet – now contains 10 condominiums
Linköping – Source: lanstidningen.se17. Nya Vattentornet (1972): Kalmar = 45.5 m/149.3 feet
18-21. Stocksund Vattentorn (1910): Danderyd – now a private residence; Gamla Vattentornet (1907): Norrköping – now student housing; Gamla Vattentornet (1902): Lidköping; and Lunden’s Vattentorn (1930): Göteborg = 45 m/147.6 feet
22-23. Storvreten/Tumba Vattentorn (1966): Stockholm and Gamla Vattentornet (1882/1911) Vänersborg = 43 m/147.6 feet
24. Gamla Vattentornet (1905): Västervik = 42 m/137.8 feet
25-28. Helsingborg/Filborna Vattentorn (2020) Helsingborg; Sätra Vattentorn (1969): Stockholm; Johannebergs Vattentorn (1924): Göteborg – now apartments; and Åsgatan Vattentorn (1961): Ljungby = 40 m/131.2 feet
Magnificent monumental Helsingborg/Filborna Vattentorn – Source: mynewsdesk.com29. Katrineholm Nya Vattentorn (1969): Stockholm-Katrineholm ~ 39.5 m/129.6 feet
30-31. European Highway 22 Vattentorn (1960): Mönsterås and Berga Hage Vattentorn (1958): Linköping = 39 m/128 feet
32-33. Gamla Vattentornet (1897): Eksjö and Marierovägen Nya Vattetntorn (1960): Vänersborg = 38 m/124.6 feet
34-36. Bergshamra Vattentorn (1951): Stockholm Länna Vattentorn (1966): Stockholm-Huddinge; and Nya Östra Linnégatan Vattentorn (1957): Kumla= 37 m/121.4 feet
37. Nya Vattentornet (1958): Oskarshamn = 36 m/118.1 feet
38-41. Bjärnum Vattentorn (1967): near Kristianstad and Skillnadsgatan Vattentorn x 3 (1958): Trollhättan – see photo at the bottom of the list = 35 m/114.8 feet
42-43. Hedenäset Vattentorn (1966): Övertorneå and Gamla Vattentornet (1909): Lund – observatory added in 2000 (not sure if height includes it) = 34 m/111.5 feet
Lund – Source: sv.wikipedia.org44-48. Marieberg-Tornsvalevägen Vattentorn (1966): Umeå; Tornstigen Vattentorn (1969): Åsbro; Högalidsgatan Vattentorn (1964): Pålsboda; Tornvägen Vattenton (1961): Kimstad; and Alva Vattentorn (1980): Alva = 33 m/108.3 feet
49-56. Segersjö Vattentorn (1946): Stockholm; Nyköping/Tystberga Vattentorn (1967): Nyköping; Orminge Vattentorn (1971): Stockholm-Nacka; Mosebacke/Fiskargatan Vattentorn (1896): Stockholm; Gustavsberg Vattentorn (1964): Varmdo; Hedesunda Vattentorn (1964): Gävle; Lidköping Vattentorn (1964): Lidköping; and Fröjastigen Vatentorn (1951): Örnsköldsvik = 32 m/105 feet
57-58. Stockholm/Högdalen Vattentorn (1962): Stockholm-Högdalen and Skolgatan Vattentorn (1907): Askersund = 31 m/101.7 feet
59-60. Valstavägen Vattentorn (1967): Odensbacken and Wear Vattentorn (1955) Wear = 30 m/98.4 feet
61. Torngatan Gamla Vattentorn (1917): Ljusdal ~ 30m/98.4 feet
62-63. Aringsåsvägen Vattentorn (1959): Alvesta and Bolagsvägen Vatentorn (1955): Skärblacka = 29 m/95.1 feet
64. Hemmesta “Reflektion” Vattentorn (2023): Hemmesta/Stockholm – also see image near the top of the blog post = 28.9 m/94.8 feet
“Reflektion” – Source: lasovskyjohansson.com65-73. Våga Vattentorn (2024): Varberg; Djursholms Vattentorn (1890): Danderyd; Teleborg “Echo” Vattentorn (1974): Växjö; Tullinge Vettentorn (1957): Stockholm; Gnesta/Fjällgatan Vattentorn (Old Tower – 1914): Gnesta; Vagnhärad Vattentorn (1970): Trosa; Valbo Vattentoen (1957): Gävle; Forserum Vattentorn (1962): Nässjö; and Gene-Utsiktsvägen Vattentorn (1955): Örnsköldsvik = 28 m/91.9 feet
73-83. Skärsätra Vattentorn (1912): Stockholm-Skärsätra; Botildenborgs Vattentorn (1949): Malmö; Hembygdsparken Vattentorn (1963): Nässjö; Hammarby-Petres väg Vattentorn (1959): Sandviken; Iggesund-Forsavägen Vattentorn (1965): Hudiksvall; Råneå Vattentorn (1955): Luleå; Kirseberg Vattentorn (1879): Malmö – now contains 20 apartments; Idrottsvägen Vattentorn (1961): Laxå; Vallgatan Vallentorn (1964): Fjugesta; Old Skaraborg Nya Vattentorn (1965): Skara; and Kolstad Kyrkogata Vattentorn (1955): Köpingsvik = 27 m/88.6 feet
Kirseberg – Source: sv.wikipedia.org84-85. Forsbacka Vattentorn (1953): Gävle and Hörnefors-Hantverkargatan Vattentorn (1958): Umeå = 26 m/85.3 feet
86. Slottsskogen Vattentornet (1899): Göteborg ~ 26 m/85.3 feet
87-94. Handen Vattentorn x 2 (1964/1994): Stockholm-Handen; Vattengatan Vattentorn (1960): Aneby; Delsbo-Kalvstigen Vattentorn (1962): Hudiksvall; Holmsund-Parkvägen Vattentorn (1952): Umeå; Bergnäset Vattentorn (1959): Luleå; Munksund-Borevägen Vattentorn (1955): Piteå; and Kvarnbacksvägen Vattentorn (1955): Vadstena = 25 m/82 feet
95-96. Tensta (Hjulsta) Vattentorn (1969): Stockholm and Bragegatan Gamla Vattentorn (1899): Oxelösund ~ 25 m/82 feet
97-98. Oxelögatan Ny Vattentorn (1963): Oxelösund; Vetlanda Vattentorn (1963): Vetlanda; and Skogsvägen Vattentorn (1962): Västervik = 24 m/78.7 feet
99-100. The Hällabrottet/Kalkugnsgatan Vattentorn (1963): Kumla and Rötkärrsvägen Vattentorn (1964): Lotorp = 23 m/75.5 feet
101-105. Tullinge Vattentorn (1934): Stockholm; Guldhedens Vattentorn (1953): Göteborg; Bergby Vattentorn (1961): Gävle; Töre Vattentorn (1967): Kalix; and Malmsborgsgatan Vattentorn (1964): Borgholm = 22 m/72.2 feet
Guldhedens Vattentorn in Göteborg – Source: goteborg.se106-109. Skolgatan Vattentorn (1953): Hultsfred; Vattugatan Vattentorn (1955): Oskarshamn; Färila-Kilbovägen Vattentorn (1955): Ljusdal; and Nya Vattentornet (1959): Ödeshög = 21 m/68.9 feet
110-113. Norrsundet-Fabriksvägen Vattentorn (1952): Gävle; Uggleviksreservoaren (1935): Stockholm; Sillagatan/Tornstigen Vattentorn (1955): Åbytorp; and Harabergsgatan Vattentorn (1965): Herrljunga = 20 m/65.6 feet
114-115. Tallbarrsgatan Vattentorn (1956): Kristdala and Åkerbacken Vattentorn (1951): Lycksele = 19 m/62.3 feet
116-120. Gävle-Bomhus Reservoaren (1952): Gävle; Hille Vattentorn (1952): Gävle; Morjärv-Backgatan Vattentorn (1956): Kalix; Torngatan Vattentorn (1954): Hallsberg; and Kilsmo Vattentorn (1951): Kilsmo = 18 m/59 feet
121-124. Nya Vattentornet (1958): Västervik; Finspång Vattentorn (1956): Limmared- Åsgatan Vattentorn (1952): Finspång; and Glasbruksvägen Vattntorn (1958): Rejmyre = 17 m/55.8 feet
124-126. Åseda Torpagatan Vattentorn (1961): Uppvidinge; Edsbruk Kärrgatan Vattentorn (1952): Västervik; and Karlsborg-Tornstigen Vattentorn (1952): Kalix = 14 m/45.9 feet
127-129. Kvarnbergsparken Vattentorn (1900): Borås; Kungsör Vattentorn (1910): Kungsör; and Furuvik-Barrvägen Vattentorn (1955): Lycksele = 13 m/42.6 feet
130. Genvägen Vattentorn (1961): Pajala = 12 m/39.4 feet
131. Ljugarn Vattentorn (1960): Ljugarn = 11 m/36 feet
132-135. Stuvsta Vattentorn (1952): Stockholm-Huddinge; Stromstad Vattentorn (1956): Strömstad; and Strängnäs/Mariefred Vattentorn (1988): Stockholm-Strängnäs = 10 m/32.8 feet
Triple Skillnadsgatan Vattentorn in Trollhättan Source: eidar.se________
More information needed:
- Åmål, new
- Aneby, Sundhultsbrunn, Morgonstigen
- Ånim forest
- Asarp
- Berg, Hackås, Näsvägen
- Björnhovda
- Boden, Gunnarsbyn
- Boden, Unbyn
- Bollnäs, Tornvägen
- Borås Vattentorn (1900):
- Borås, Kvarnbergsparken
- Borås Spinneri
- Bräcke, Kälarne
- Ed, Kronoparksvägen
- Ekeby Vattentorn (1908): Stockholm – now a private residence
- Ektorps Vattentorn (1950s): Stockholm-Nacka
- Emmaboda, Rasslebygd
- Filborna Vattentorn
- Fish Farm Vattentorn:
- Floda, Uddared, Stakebergsvägen
- Frändefors, Lindgatan
- Gamla Vattentornet (1903): Sala
- Gävle, Sätra
- Gävle, Hagaström
- Gislaved, Hulugårdsvägen
- Gislaved, Reftele, Jättevägen
- Gislaved, Smålandsstenar, Furugatan
- Gnesta, Platåvägen (New Tower)
- Gnosjö, Säterivägen
- Götene
- Goteborg, Gårdsten, Malörtsgatan (1969)
- Goteborg, Kortedala, Helgdagsgatan (1955)
- Goteborg, Bergsjön, Atmosfärgatan (1966)
- Goteborg, Björkekärr, Träringen
- Goteborg, Biskopsgården, Solvädersbyn (1959)
- Goteborg, Sisjön, Varpmossevägen
- Goteborg, Landala, Övre Besvärsgatan (1889)
- Goteborg, Sankt Jörgen, Bokskogsbacken
- Goteborg, Gamlestaden, Slakthusgatan, Slakthus
- Gusum, Skogsborgsvägen
- Habo, Tornstigen
- Haparanda
- Haparanda, Grankullen
- Haparanda, Köpmansgatan
- Haparanda, Nikkala, Hamnvägen
- Henån, Balders väg
- Henriksdal Vattentorn:
- Horn, Höjdvägen
- Horred, Sjöbo West Road
- Hultsfred, Silverdalen, Parkvägen
- Högsjö, Forest Road
- Högsby Vattentorn
- Högsby, Berga, Kyrkvägen
- Hudiksvall, Delsbo, Bondebo
- Hudiksvall, Galgberget
- Hudiksvall, Sörforsa, Fredriksbergsvägen
- Härjedalen, Ytterhogdal, Framnäsvägen
- Jarlaberg Vattentorn:
- Kalix, Stigmansgatan
- Karlsborg, Final Fortress
- Karlsborg, Svartfjällsvägen
- Kilsmo
- Klädesholmen, Olles Hall
- Kolmården
- Kristianstad Vattentorn: Kristianstad
- Krokom, Lyckes väg
- Kumla, Gamla-South King’s Road (1914)
- Kvarntorp
- Linköping, Slakthuset
- Ljusdal, Färila, Rosbacken Hyttebovägen
- Ljusfallshammar
- Lyrestad, Lyrestadsvägen
- Mantorp, Magasinsvägen
- Mariestad, Högelid, Stockholmsvägen Nyr
- Mariestad, Högelid, Stockholmsvägen Gamla
- Markaryd, Strömsnäsbruk, Wennerbergsgatan
- Mellerud, Rostocksgatan
- Mjölby, Torngatan
- Mönsterås, Blomstermåla, Vattentornsvägen
- Mönsterås, Fliseryd, Movägen
- Mönsterås, Bankeberg, Bankebergs Gård (1910) – now an apartment
- Motala, Bondebacka, Radiovägen
- Mullsjö, Gunnarsbovägen
- Munkedal, Västervägen
- Norrköping, Ektorpsgatan (Gamla vattentornet)
- Norrköping, Kättsätter
- Norra Guldhedens Vattentorn (1935), Göteborg – converted to student housing in 2008
- Norsholm
- Norsjö, Bågvägen
- Nybro, Algatan
- Nyköping, Lindö Farm Vattentorn (1805):
- Nykvarn Vattentorn:
- Ny Östra Vatterntorn (1975): Lund
- Nya Vattentornet (1970s): Eksjö
- Nynashamn, Torngatan
- Nynashamn, Horningen
- Ockelbo, Rävbacksvägen
- Ödeborg, Museum Road
- Örby, Trädgårdsvägen
- Örnsköldsvik, Långviksmon, Ripstigen
- Oskarshamn, Fridhemsgatan (Gamla vattentornet)
- Östad, Björkvägen
- Ovanåker, Edsbyn, Hembygdsgatan
- Partille, Furulund
- Partille, Sörlyckan
- Piteå, Rågrindsvägen
- Porla, Southern Calm
- Rävlanda
- Robertsfors, Stantorsgatan
- Robertsfors, Ånäset, Tornvägen
- Salem, Söderbyvägen
- Salem, Söderby Park – converted to housing
- Sandviken, Björnhagsparken
- Sandviken, Barrsätra
- Sandviken, Kungsgården, Ovansjövägen
- Sandviken, Järbo, Allmogevägen
- Sandviken, Årsunda, Tornstigen
- Sandviken, Österfärnebo, Lingonguppet
- Sandviken, Sandvik AB
- Skänninge, Vadstenagatan
- Skara, Eskilsgatan Gamla Vattentorn (1898)
- Skellefteå, Lövånger, Platsvägen
- Skellefteå, Skelleftehamn, Svangatan
- Skellefteå, Skelleftehamn, Hamnberget
- Skellefteå, Ursviken, Ankarvägen
- Skene, Sandvallsäng
- Sköllersta, Dalskogsvägen/Treuddsvägen
- Smögen, Glommebergsvägen
- Söderhamn, Åsberget
- Söderkoping, Tornvägen
- Sorsele, Östanåvägen
- Stenstorp
- Stockholm/Slakthuset Vattentorn
- Stockholm/Triangle Vattentorn (1959)
- Strängnäs/Sundby Vattentorn: Stockholm-Strängnäs
- Strömsund, Backe, Gamla vägen
- Strömsund, Hoting, Tornvägen
- Strömsund, Hammerdal, Häradsvägen
- Sundsvall, Svartvik, Hyvelvägen (1862)
- Tanumshede (new tower)
- The Tree, Torngatan
- Trollhättan, Queen’s Square
- Trollhättan, Sylt
- Trollhättan, Skogshöjden
- Trollhättan, Strömslund, Torsbergsgatan
- Två Central Station Vattentorn: Kristianstad
- Tyresö, Fårdala
- Uddevalla, Dalaberg, Lillmossegatan
- Ullervad, Forsvägen
- Umeå, Teg
- Umeå, Obbola, Tornvägen
- Umeå, Sävar
- Valdemarsvik, Granbrinken
- Valla Vattentorn: Stockholm-Katrineholm
- Valsta Vattentorn (1965):
- Vänersborg, AF Carlssons street (Old Tower)
- Vetlanda, Korsberga, Bygdegårdsvägen
- Vimmerby, Storebro, Vattentornsvägen
- Vimmerby, Södra Vi, Parkgatan
- Vingåker, Oak Street
- Vingåker, Åsvägen
- Visby, Peder Hardings väg (1923)
- Värnamo, Magnusgatan
- Västervik, Ankarsrum, Jonas Spånbergs väg
- Västervik, Gunnebo, Ödängsvägen
- Vindeln, Hällnäs, Parkvägen, Sanatoriet
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- https://eber.se/arkiv/torn/svea/narke.htm#askersund
- https://www.guidebook-sweden.com/en/guidebook/destination/gamla-vattentornet-old-water-tower-in-trelleborg
- https://goteborg.se/wps/portal/start/bygga-bo-och-leva-hallbart/vatten-och-avlopp/dricksvatten/goteborgs-vattentorn#:~:text=G%C3%B6teborgs%2013%20vattentorn%20%C3%A4r%20placerade%20runt%20om%20p%C3%A5%20stadens%20h%C3%B6jder.
- https://samlingar.goteborgsstadsmuseum.se/carlotta/web/object/1897846
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Tallest historic vandtårn (water towers) of Denmark
Provided below is a working list of the tallest historic vandtårn (water towers) in Denmark. A minimum height of 10 meters was required for inclusion. The dates of original completion range from as early as 1877 up to 1992. When height information is found for the water towers at the end of the index, they will be added to the main list.
Esbjerg Vandtårn – Source: cycling-holiday.comViewing the photographs of these towers online, many resemble lighthouses, which would tend to make sense given Denmark is nearly surrounded by water. Though only in one instance identified was a water tower and lighthouse combined into one structure. Castle-like turrets also appear to be a common architectural feature.
Peace!
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Jægersborg Vandtårn (now housing) – Source: danske-vandtårne.dk Research Center Risø Vandtårn – Source: Source: danske-vandtårne.dk1-2. Jægersborg Vandtårn (1955): Copenhagen and Research Center Risø Vandtårn (1959): Roskilde = 45 m/147.6 feet
3. Kokkedal Vandtårn (1972): Kokkedal = 44 m/144.4 feet
4-5. Falster Vandtårn (1908): Nykøbing and Rødbyhavn Vandtårn (1962): Rødby = 43 m/141 feet
6. Kolding Vandtårn (1967): Kolding = 42 m/137.8 feet
7. Det Gamle Vandtårn (1908): Struer = 41.5 m/136.1 feet – upgraded in 1951 and 2000
8-10. Tønder Vandtårn (1902): Tønder; Vandtårnet på Sjællandsvej (1967): Kolding; and Vandtårnet i Tyrsted (1983): Tyrsted = 40 m/131.2 feet
11-13. Randersvej Vandtårn (1908): Aarhus; Det Røde Vandtårn (1924): Haderslev; Oliefabriksvejs Vandtårn (1935): Tårnby = 38 m/124.7 feet
Det Røde Vandtårn – Source: da.wikipedia.org14-15. Hvidovre Vandtårn (1937): Hvidovre and Englandsvejs Vandtårn (1928): Tårnby = 36 m/118.1 feet
16-17. Nysted Vandtårn (1913): Nysted and Vandtårnet ved Blegdammen (1934): Køge = 35 m/114.8 feet
18-20. Brønshøj Vandtårn (1928): Copenhagen; Roskilde Vandtårn (1960): Roskilde; and Skagen Vandtårn (1934): Skagen = 34 m/111.5 feet
Roskilde Vandtårn (restaurant on top and pool below) – Source: http://www.roskildefugleskydning.dk21. Hobro Vandtårn Syd (1968): Hodro = 33.78 m/110.8 feet
22-24. Glostrup Vandtårn (1905): Glostrup; Thorsvang Vandtårn (1971): Thorsvang; and Vandtårnet “Toadstool” på Østre Ringvej (1967): Næstved = 33.5 m/109.9 feet
Glostrup Vandtårn – Source: da.wikipedia.org25-26. Smiling/Saxine Vandtårn (1908): Sakskøbing; and Esbjerg Vandtårn (1897): Esbjerg = 33 m/108.2 feet
Smiling/Saxine Vandtårn – Source: armchairtravelogue.blogspot.com27-30. Taastrup Vandtårn (1909): Copenhagen; Vandtårnet på Kindebjergvej (1963): Glostrup; Veksebo Vandtårn: Veksebo; and Herlev Vandtårn (1964): Herlev = 32 m/105 feet
31. Rødovre Vandtårn (1927): Rødovre = 31 m/101.7 feet – see colorful images just below
Source: tv2kosmopol.dk Source: tv2kosmopol.dk32. Søllerød Vandtårn (1969): Søllerød = 30.45 m/99.9 feet
33-42. “The Molar” Vandtårn (1947); Grindsted Vandtårn (1931): Grindsted; Middelfart Vandtårn (1888): Middelfart; Hasle Vandtårn (1970): Hasle; Svaneke Vandtårn (1952): Svaneke; Kindtanden Vandtårn (1949); Nordborg Vandtårn (1911): Nordborg; Tangevej Vandtårn (1907): Tangevej; Vandtårnene på Baunehøj Rode (1973): Baunehøj; and Kerteminde Vandtårn (1939): Kerteminde = 30 m/98.4 feet
Nordborg Vandtårn – Source: da.wikipedia.org43. Det Gamle Vandtårn (1905): Randers = 29 m/95.1 feet
44-50. Ølgod Vandtårn (1914): Ølgod; Horsens Vandtårn (1983): Horsens; Padborg Vandtårn (1966): Padborg; Fredensborg Vandtårn: Fredensborg; Holstebro Vandtårn (1965): Holstebro; Vandtårnet på Industrivej (1966): Struer; and Vandtårnet på Nørremarken (1976): Vejle = 28 m/91.9 feet
51-54. Brande Vandtårn: Brande; Helsinge Vandtårn (1964): Helsinge; Røde “Lipstick” Vandtårn (1950): Viborg; and Skive Vandtårn (1964): Skive = 27 m/88.6 feet
Source: homedec.dk55. Helsinge Vandtårn (1963): Helsinge = 26.85 m/88 feet
56. Ballerup Vandtårn (1957): Ballerup = 26.5 m/86.9 feet
57-59. Nordtoft Vandtårn (1958): Aalborg ; Sæby Vandtårn (1931): Sæby; Høng Vandtårn (1940); and Vandtårnet i Niels Juelsgade (1892): Køge = 25 m/82 feet
60. Thisted Vandtårn (1939): Thisted = 24.46 m/80.2 feet
61. Vodskov Vandtårn (1928): Vodskov = 24.3 m/79.7 feet
62-64. Brejning Vandtårn (1901): Brejning; Silkeborg Vandtårn (1902): Silkeborg; and Vandtårnet ved Varde Vestbanegård (1901): Varde = 24 m/78.7 feet
65. Vandtårnet på Floravej (1944): Morsø = 23.1 m/75.8 feet
66. Løgumkloster Vandtårn (1935): Løgumkloster = 23 m/75.5 feet
67. Nyborg Vandtårn (1899): Nyborg = 22.4 m/73.5 feet
68-74. Gram Vandtårn (1922): Gram; Det Gamle Vandtårn (1913): Horsens; Nyby Vandtårn (1924): Nyby; Hørsholm Vandtårn (1960): Hørsholm; Nørre Aaby Vandtårn (1934): Nørre Aaby; Skårup Vandtårn (1939): Skårup; and Gråsten Vandtårn (1930): Gråsten = 22 m/71.2 feet
75. Hobro Vandtårn Nord (1950): Hobro = 21.87 m/71.8 feet
76-78. Det Gamle Vandtårn (1905): Gentofte; Smidstrup Vandtårn: Smidsstrup; and Nørresundby Vandtårn (1934): Nørresundby = 21 m/68.9 feet
79. Ikast-tårnet Vandtårn (1948): Ikast = 20.5 m/67.3 feet
80-86. Granhøj Vandtårn (1961): Aalborg; Kjellerup Vandtårn: Kjellerup; Jebjerg Vandtårn (1923): Jebjerg; Langholt Vandtårn (1919): Loangholt; Slangerup Vandtårn (1935): Slangerup; Svendborg Vandtårn (1925): Svenborg; and Vandtårnet på Kaltoftevej (1955): Fredericia = 20 m/65.6 feet
87. Vinderup Vandtårn (1926): Vindeup = 19.4 m/63.6 feet
88. Nykøbing Sjælland Vandtårn (1914): Nykøbing = 19 m/62.3 feet
89. Gedser Vandtårn (1912): Gedser = 18.5 m/60.7 feet
90-92. Zealand Vandtårn (1911): Zealand; Langkær Vandtårn (1992): Haderslev; and Rudkøbing Vandtårn (1960): Rudkøbing = 18 m/59.1 feet
Langkær Vandtårn – Source: da.wikipedia.org93-96. Toftlund Vandtårn (1931): Toftlund; Strib Vandtårn (1912): Strib; Vandtårnet i Klostermosen (1947): Helsingør; and Vandtårnet på Terp Skovvej (1926): Aarhus = 17 m/55.8 feet
97-101. Det Hvide Vandtårn (1908): Fredericia; Bramming Vandtårn (1922): Bramming; Aalestrup Vandtårn (1906): Aalestrup; Brede Vandtårn (1908): Brede; and Vandtårnet ved Næstved Station: Næstved = 16 m/52.5 feet
102. Bogense Vandtårn (1910): Bogense = 15.7 m/51.5 feet
Bogense Vandtårn – Source: Facebook.com103-104. Silkeborg Water Tower (1902): Silkeborg and Birkerød Vandforsynings Vandtårn (1961): Birkerød = 15.5 m/50.9 feet
105-112. Skjern Vandtårn (1898): Skjern; Højer Vandtårn (1934): Højer; Skørping Vandtårn (1898): Skørping; Brønderslev Vandtårn (1955): Brønderslev; Pedersborg Vandtårn (1974): Sorø; Tørring Vandtårn (1914): Tørring ; Vandtårnet på Merkurvej (1960s): Lemvig; and Vandtårnet på Selskovvej (1926): Hillerød = 15 m/49.2 feet
113. Vandtårnet på Frueled (1966): Morsø = 14.4 m/47.2 feet
114-115. Aggersund Vandtårn (1928): Aggersund and Farsø Vandtårn (1935): Farsø = 14 m/45.9 feet
116. Orebjerg Vandtårn: Zealand = 13 m/42.6 feet
117-123. Vandtårnet ved Sorø Station (1922): Soro; Egilsholm Vandtårn (1917): Pedersker; Kagerup Vandtårn (1945): Kagerup; Hasseris Vandtårn (1920): Aalborg; Malling Vandtårn (1922): Malling; Vandtårnet ved Ringgadebroen (1924): Aarhus; and Vossvej Vandtårn (1950s): Aalborg = 12 m/39.4 feet
124. Stilling Vandtårn (1908) Stilling = 11 m/36.1 feet
125-126. Hadsund Vandtårn (1896): Hadsund and Montebello Vandtårn (1915): Helsingør = 10 m/32.8 feet
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More information needed:
- Aakirkeby Vandtårn
- Aalborg Jernbanevandtårn (1902)
- Aars Vandtårn
- Askov Vandtårn (1914)
- Bellahøj Vandtårn
- Bernstorff Vandtårn (1887)
- Brovst Vandtårn (1903)
- Brædstrup Vandtårn (1937)
- Dagmarsgade Vandtårn (1887)
- Det Gamle Vandtårn i Dragør (1878)
- Det Hvide Vandtårn (1952): Haderslev
- Dianalund Vandtårn
- Dybvad Vandtårn (1919)
- Ebberødgaard Vandtårn (1918): Birkerød
- Eskilstrup Vandtårn
- Faxe Vandtårn (1900)
- Fortunen Vandtårn (~1937)
- Frederikshavn Vandtårn (1921)
- Fuglebjerg Vandtårn (1934)
- Gedser Jernbanevandtårn
- Gedsted Vandtårn (1929)
- Gilbjerghoved Vandtårn (1921): Gilleleje
- Gilleleje Vandtårn (1916)
- Gøhlmanns Vandtårn (1916): Kolding
- Hald Ege Vandtårn (1925)
- Hals Vandtårn (1919)
- Haslev Vandtårn (1908)
- Helsingør Jernbanevandtårn (1890)
- Helsingør Vandtårn
- Henkelvandtårnet i Valby (1928)
- Herlufsholm Vandtårn
- Hillerød Jernbanevandtårn (1931)
- Hjortekær Vandtårn
- Holbæk Vandtårn (1965)
- Holsted Vandtårn
- Hornbæk Vandtårn
- Hovedgård Vandtårn
- Humlebæk Vandtårn (1927)
- Kalundborg Vandtårn
- Karlebo Vandtårn
- Kongsted Vandtårn
- Kragenæs Vandtårn
- Københavns Godsbanevandtårn (1907)
- Lillerød Vandtårn (1973)
- Lilleø Vandtårn
- Lunderskov Vandtårn
- Løgstør Vandtårn (1912)
- Løkken Vandtårn (1917)
- Margrethehøj Vandtårn
- Mariager Vandtårn (1939)
- Maribo Vandtårn
- Mølholm Vandtårn: Vejle
- Nakskov Vandtårn (1884)
- Nykøbing Falster Gamle Vandtårn
- Nørre Alslev Vandtårn (1915)
- Nørre Mern Vandtårn (1911): Mern
- Nørre Snede Vandtårn (1934)
- Orebjerg Vandtårn (1918)
- P. Andersens Vandtårn (1877)
- Permelille Vandtårn (1927)
- Præstø Vandtårn (1911)
- Ravnstrup Vandtårn (1934)
- Redstedsgade Vandtårn (1926)
- Remisen i Tølløse
- Ringsted Vandtårn
- Risø Vandtårn
- Roslev Vandtårn (1912)
- Rødding Vandtårn (1926)
- Rødvig Station Vandtårn (1879)
- Rønne Vandtårn (1937)
- Rørvig Vandtårn (1967)
- Sjølundstårnet (1938)
- Skelde Vandtårn
- Skjern Vandtårn (1898)
- Solvang Vandtårn (1936)
- Store Heddinge Vandtårn
- Stubbekøbing Vandtårn (1932-2025) – demolished
- Søndre Mern Vandtårn
- Tandskov Vandtårn
- Tinghøj Vandtårn: Gladsaxe
- Tårs Vandtårn
- Tyndr’s Hill Vandtårn
- Vandtårnene på Baunehøj White (1941-2017) = 25 m – demolished
- Vandtårnet i Hornstrup
- Vandtårnet på Bjergvej (1918): Lemvig
- Vandtårnet på Fredericia Station
- Vandtårnet på H.A. Clausens Vej (1899): Gentofte
- Vandtårnet på Hadsundvej (1950)
- Vandtårnet på Jægersborgvej (1936): Skørping
- Vandtårnet på Lærkevej: Halsskov
- Vandtårnet på Mosevej (1947): Kolding
- Vandtårnet på Nedervej: Hendensted
- Vandtårnet på Søndermarken (1968): Vejle
- Vandtårnet på Vestvolden: Rødovre
- Vandtårnet ved Esbjerg Station (1952)
- Vandtårnet ved Faaborg Station
- Vandtårnet ved Helsingør Baneterræn
- Vandtårnet ved Langå Station (1912)
- Vandtårnet ved Roskilde Station
- Vandtårnet ved Ryomgård Station
- Vandtårnet ved Rødvig Station (1879)
- Vandtårnet ved stadion: Køge
- Vejgård Vandtårn (1939): Aalborg
- Vemb Vandtårn (1917)
- Vordingborg Vandtårn (1952)
- Vrads Vandtårn (1948)
- Vrå Vandtårn
- Østerild Vandtårn (1907)
- Østervrå Vandtårn
SOURCES:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Br%C3%B8nsh%C3%B8j_Water_Tower
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A6gersborg_Water_Tower
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taastrup_Water_Tower
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randersvej_Water_Tower
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svaneke_water_tower
- https://eber.se/arkiv/torn/ebers/ebers-dk-e.htm
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Brick_water_towers_in_Denmark
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Concrete_water_towers_in_Denmark
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Water_towers_in_Region_Hovedstaden
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Water_towers_in_Region_Midtjylland
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Water_towers_in_Region_Nordjylland
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Water_towers_in_Region_Sj%C3%A6lland
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A rammed earth house that reuses existing material on site and works in harmony with the surrounding landscape
Beautiful architecture and down to earth (pun intended) - brilliantly written up by @edwinheathcote 👏
https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/6ffb9fd9-e702-4520-b7c9-f3cf6d9ff0fd
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Villa Renovation by Christian Prasser redefines a modernist house through subtraction rather than addition. Clean volumes, precise openings, and a singular circular window balance memory and clarity, turning renovation into an act of architectural restraint.
#ZAHRCHIVE #Architecture #VillaRenovation #Modernism #Vienna #AdaptiveReuse
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Masseria Carovigna restores a historic stone structure through restraint and material continuity. Vaulted spaces, lime surfaces, and minimal insertions preserve memory while allowing contemporary life to inhabit the architecture quietly.
#ZAHRCHIVE #Architecture #AdaptiveReuse #HistoricArchitecture #StoneArchitecture #ItalianArchitecture #MargaroneArchitects #ArchitecturalRestoration -
A disciplined conversion: the new glass hall reads as a clear, contemporary layer that clarifies the castle’s massing. Transparency turns heritage into a civic interior—welcoming, legible, and restrained—where old and new stay distinct yet coherent.#Architecture #AdaptiveReuse #Renovation #Heritage #ConcertHall #gmpArchitects #bbbarchitekten #ContemporaryArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign
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A pantone of classic Chicago: Printer’s Row & S. Dearborn
“The excellence of every art must consist in the complete accomplishment of its purpose.” Source: Quote on the Second Franklin Building on Printer’s Row.
Easily this blog author’s favorite part of Chicago’s Loop, the classic skyscrapers of Printer’s Row and South Dearborn Street evoke the city’s robust architectural and manufacturing heritage within a few square blocks. From the exterior iron and steel fire escapes, to the brick and masonry facades, to the literal heartbeat of city’s printing and publishing industry, this illustrative historic district in the South Loop showcases a fascinating aspect of Chicago’s muscle and might.
Mosaic celebrating the “art” of printing at the entrance to the second Franklin Building (1912)“Arguably the most famous publisher located on Printers Row was Rand McNally, which was founded in 1856 in Chicago and opened its fourth headquarters in 1912 at 536 S. Clark. But perhaps the most-read publications came from Lakeside Press, a division of R.R. Donnelley & Sons. The company printed both the Montgomery Ward and Sears catalogs, as well as the Encyclopedia Britannica, Time and Life magazines, at 731 S. Plymouth.” Source: playeatlas.com
Most of these magnificent buildings, once used for offices and/or production of print materials, have been lovingly restored and adapted into mixed uses or residential structures. Many of the ground floors now contain a delightful mix of small shops, pubs, and dining establishments.
Frankly, today’s modern glass edifices can hardly compete for attention given the distinctive architectural embellishments and adornments set upon these classic Chicago high-rises. They are simply a visual feast for the eyes. One can also easily imagine the continuously rumbling sounds of gigantic printing presses, as the machinery churned out multitudes of documents, magazines, and publications.
If you are in Chicago, skip the typical tourist venues around downtown and take a stroll along South Dearborn Street (and paralleling streets) through Printer’s Row. If you are lucky enough, perhaps the Printer’s Row Lit Fest will be taking place while you are visiting.
Peace and enjoy the images in the post!
Metal, masonry, might, and brick Rowe Building (1892) – the blog author’s personal favorite Beauty in detail Donohue Building (1883) and Annex (1913) Plymouth Building – left (1899) and Manhattan Building – right (1891) A lengthy litany of fire escape stairs. Dearborn Station (1885) – now a shopping and dining venue Old Colony Building (1894) – tallest high-rise in Chicago when completed at ~ 215 feet Fisher Building of Chicago – oldest portion to the left (1896) and addition (1907) to the right Adornment atop the Harold Washington Chicago Public Library Printer’s Row (1925) by Robert Addison – Source: chicagology.com#adaptiveReuse #architecture #art #Chicago #cities #design #highRises #highrises #history #Illinois #planning #preservation #PrinterSRow #printing #publishing #skylines #tourism #travel
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"the 310-room hotel will be converted to a 220-unit building, with renderings suggesting a mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments" https://www.denverpost.com/2025/12/31/holiday-inn-denver-housing-hotel-apartments #adaptivereuse *this is right around corner from us and adjacent to at least two major transit routes!
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It's too bad it couldn't be re-used for something -- and leave the trees! @ObsidianUrbex
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That is wicked clever, @schokopuddingg ! Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday !
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RE: https://mastodon.murkworks.net/@moira/115823927559800398
Surprising amount of interest in this little laundry-detergent-cup-to-storage design, so I put both versions on Thingiverse!
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7258979
The nub version is nice because it's no-support no-cleanup, just print-and-use. The version with spiral threading needs supports and so needs cleanup, but is a tighter/stronger fit.
#3dPrinting #storage #reuse #AdaptiveReuse #tide #caps #lids #container #organisation
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And here are the files - I'll also quote the original post with a link:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7258979
#3dPrinting #storage #reuse #AdaptiveReuse #tide #caps #lids #container #organisation
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Archdaily : Stefan Żeromski Theatre / WXCA https://www.archdaily.com/1036577/stefan-zeromski-theatre-wxca #CulturalArchitecture #Theaters&Performance #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse #Renovation #theater
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Archdaily : Enor Showroom / studioknot https://www.archdaily.com/1036408/enor #RetailInteriors #InteriorDesign #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse
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Archdaily : Grande Armée L1ve Office Building / Baumschlager Eberle Architekten https://www.archdaily.com/1018539/grande-armee-l1ve-office-building-baumschlager-eberle-architekten #Officebuildings #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse #Offices
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Archdaily : Rami Library / Han Tümertekin Design & Consultancy https://www.archdaily.com/1036523/rami-library-han-tumertekin-design-and-consultancy #CulturalArchitecture #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse #Library
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Archdaily : Zero-Carbon Eco Home / Bindloss Dawes https://www.archdaily.com/1036486/zero-carbon-eco-home-bindloss-dawes #ResidentialArchitecture #Sustainability #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse #Houses
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Archdaily : Cercle Calongí Cultural Center / Anna Prats Joan Valls https://www.archdaily.com/1036326/cercle-calongi-cultural-center-anna-prats-joan-valls #CulturalArchitecture #CulturalCenter #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse #Heritage
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Archdaily : Cafe Zest / VAHID JOUDI STUDIO [Architecture + Design + Construction] https://www.archdaily.com/1036510/cafe-zest #HospitalityInteriors #CoffeeShopInteriors #InteriorDesign #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse
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Archdaily : Commercial Space in Minato / ROOVICE https://www.archdaily.com/1021355/commercial-space-in-minato-roovice #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse #Offices
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Archdaily : Shanghai Business School Caobao Road Campus - Simply Converted / gmp Architects https://www.archdaily.com/1035816/shanghai-business-school-caobao-road-campus-simply-converted-gmp-architects #EducationalArchitecture #HigherEducation #Refurbishment #Adaptivereuse #Institute
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Great profile about the wildly successful adaptive reuse of a large former high school in South Philly, with clear benefits to the local community, artists, small businesses, and the City. Have been glad to see it grow and succeed during the 10+ years I've lived in the neighborhood.
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Building a #Sustainable home in the #Australian #Outback
May 25, 2025
"In 2024 Anika Molesworth and her partner set out to build a family home in a remote part of New South Wales. They were looking to create, in Anika’s words, 'something comfortable, a beautiful space that complemented the land, and a house that doesn’t cost the planet.' That was the mission. But after speaking with various builders, both local and from afar, and getting ideas on new house builds (mainly kit-home/modular type things) they all just felt wrong. The ideas they were presenting and the materials they would be using, went against the whole idea of sustainability.
"Faced with these new-build issues, Anika’s attention turned to an abandoned homestead on her family’s property. 'It was very humble. Like seriously humble. Tiny windows, small dark rooms, not an ounce of insulation. Never connected to any services. It was going to be a big task making it comfortable.' But Anika could see the potential.
"A few local builders were invited over to have a look and give their ideas. The first one said 'better to build a new home using refrigerator panels.' Which he happened to sell, dismissing the renovation concept as a waste of time and money. Time and again Anika bumped up with people who just could not see the vision and had no idea what she was talking about with ‘recycling, reclaiming and using natural materials’. Local suppliers – from electricians to plumbing – just tried to sell her the same cheap, imported products. When Anika spoke to a local plumbing supplier about composting toilets she was simply met with eye rolling."
Read more:
http://owgf.org/2025/05/25/building-a-sustainable-home-in-the-australian-outback/More info:
https://outbacksmarthome.weebly.com/#SustainableBuilding #AdaptiveReuse #SolarPunk #SolarPunkSunday #Australia #OutbackSmartHome #ReuseRepair
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Let me see. #Subdivision residents have had a problem with folks cutting through their property? Why not create a semi-public thoroughfare that has lighting along the paths? If that's the only argument against creating new housing, I think that's pretty lame... Especially when the "problem" already exists! Solve the problem, and help provide housing!!!
#Indiana - Developer to turn empty office into apartments
JORDAN FOUTS, August 22, 2025
GOSHEN — "An office building across from Fidler Pond Park could become an apartment building under plans heard Tuesday.
"The Goshen Plan Commission voted to rezone property at 1423 Lincolnway East to allow the former Commodore Homes office to be transformed into an apartment building. The proposal includes 24 studio and one-bedroom units in a two-story building.
"The board’s recommendation that the property be rezoned from commercial to residential will be taken up next by Goshen Common Council. Board member Doug Nisley voted against the rezoning after several [subdivision] residents voiced fears of seeing extra foot traffic come through their own property."
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"“What has been happening, even when just Commodore was there, is people cross over through private property to get to our streets so that they can take walks [to the nearby park] or go to the grocery store or do whatever." [THE NIMBY HORROR OF THAT!!!]
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/developer-turn-empty-office-apartments-230100085.html
#AdaptiveReuse #HousingShortage #HousingCrisis #HousingForAll
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Now make sure these units are AFFORDABLE!
A Corporate Solution To The #HousingCrisis That Will Help Cities Thrive
By Dean Kaplan,
Aug 21, 2025Excerpt: "Reshaping vacant office space into new apartments could create around 1.25 million new homes across 91 U.S. cities, study analysts found. Over 70,000 conversions may happen in 2025 alone as architects, builders and developers take advantage of #AdaptiveReuse incentives in cities from #Boston to #SanFrancisco."
Read more:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2025/08/21/a-corporate-solution-to-the-housing-crisis-that-will-help-cities-thrive/ -
Huangyan Quarry Cultural & Art Center / DnA https://www.allforgardening.com/1405414/huangyan-quarry-cultural-art-center-dna/ #AdaptiveReuse #architecture #CulturalArchitecture #garden #gardening #GardeningIreland #LandscapeArchitecture #refurbishment #Taizhou