Battersea Power Station
The Architectural Rebirth of a Romantic Ruin
- Battersea Power Station: The Architectural Rebirth of a Romantic Ruin describes architectural practice WilkinsonEyre’s 12-year journey to transform one of the UK’s most recognisable landmarks from a 20th century industrial relic to the sustainable heart of a thriving new London district
- The regeneration of Battersea Power Station is one the most significant developments to happen in the UK this century, setting a precedent for transformation, reuse and the treatment of our industrial heritage
- Delving deep into the design and construction process, the book includes rarely seen site photos and technical documentation which underline the extent to which the existing building had decayed, and the significant and detailed work involved in bringing it back to life
Having stood empty for almost 40 years since being decommissioned in 1983, Battersea Power Station reopened its doors to great fanfare in 2022. Originally designed in the 1930s by renowned architect, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the Grade II* Listed Power Station’s 30-year neglect had created a modern ruin. It was in a critical state of disrepair when it was purchased in 2012 by an ambitious consortium of Malaysian investors who entrusted architects WilkinsonEyre with the design of its repair and regeneration.
Battersea Power Station – The Architectural Rebirth of a Romantic Ruin charts the practice’s journey and processes to transform the building – one of the largest brick structures in the world and one of the UK’s most recognisable landmarks – from 20th century industrial relic to the sustainable heart of a thriving new London district.
- Publisher
- ORO Editions
- ISBN
- 9781961856851
- Published
- 2nd Sep 2025
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Territory
- World excluding USA, Canada, Australasia. Asia non-exclusive.
- Size
- 248 mm x 248 mm
- Pages
- 184 Pages
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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