My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
My attraction to industrial design started when I lived in New York City and first experienced the neighborhood of SoHo, with all it's industrial loft apartments, art galleries, and designer shops.
Industrial design was not something I ever thought about or even imaged that it would be something I'd find attractive. However when I saw it for the first time, I fell in love because it instantly felt familiar. Almost as if I had a soulful connection to it.
Industrial design is not for everyone because it's edgy, raw, imperfect. and very much exposed. Some people even find it cold.
But I find it perfect, inviting, earthy, and sexy in a masculine way.
For me, I think the main attraction to industrial spaces is that they are traditionally one massive room that can be divided into separate sections without the use of floor to ceiling walls. Being that I've primarily lived in studio apartments all my life, I like the idea of having one space that I can divvy, yet still have it be one space. I'm also someone who likes a lot of windows, and industrial spaces have immense windows that give way to natural light.
Industrial design was not something I ever thought about or even imaged that it would be something I'd find attractive. However when I saw it for the first time, I fell in love because it instantly felt familiar. Almost as if I had a soulful connection to it.
Industrial design is not for everyone because it's edgy, raw, imperfect. and very much exposed. Some people even find it cold.
But I find it perfect, inviting, earthy, and sexy in a masculine way.
For me, I think the main attraction to industrial spaces is that they are traditionally one massive room that can be divided into separate sections without the use of floor to ceiling walls. Being that I've primarily lived in studio apartments all my life, I like the idea of having one space that I can divvy, yet still have it be one space. I'm also someone who likes a lot of windows, and industrial spaces have immense windows that give way to natural light.
Here are a few examples of industrial design spaces that I found online...
The reason that I shared all of the above, is because I recently visited Philadelphia's Industrial Rail Park, which caused me to remember why I love the look of industrial design.
Philadelphia was drawn to the Rail Park project in part because of the success of the High Line in New York and because it could create an opportunity to add residential and commercial development in the expanding communities of Center City.
Abandoned to weeds and disrepair since the last train traveled its rails in 1984, the railway is now being transformed into a ribbon of greenspace with views of the Philadelphia skyline and surrounding neighborhoods.
As you can see from this diagram, only a very small portion (Phase 1) of the railroad has been completed. I'm looking forward to seeing how it progresses.
Here are the photographs I captured that day as I walked along the Rail Park.
Please enjoy...
I love how the brickwork, ductwork and beams are all exposed...
If I could choose my ideal industrial style apartment, it would be this one. Notice the bedroom loft to the right. Oh god, how I love this space...
A beautiful combination of wood, brick, glass, and metal...
The reason that I shared all of the above, is because I recently visited Philadelphia's Industrial Rail Park, which caused me to remember why I love the look of industrial design.
Philadelphia was drawn to the Rail Park project in part because of the success of the High Line in New York and because it could create an opportunity to add residential and commercial development in the expanding communities of Center City.
Abandoned to weeds and disrepair since the last train traveled its rails in 1984, the railway is now being transformed into a ribbon of greenspace with views of the Philadelphia skyline and surrounding neighborhoods.
As you can see from this diagram, only a very small portion (Phase 1) of the railroad has been completed. I'm looking forward to seeing how it progresses.
Here are the photographs I captured that day as I walked along the Rail Park.
Please enjoy...
The stairs leading up to the Rail Park...
A mural...
I sat on one of these cool-looking industrial swings...
These next several photographs are of the walkway...
This next picture is one of the reasons I enjoy city life, particularly on the East Coast. I love the splashes of grittiness in many of the older cities on this coast...
Isn't this Art Deco building faaaaaaaaaabulous?
It is referred to it as "the castle." It used to be the Lasher Printing Company. It is now office spaces.
It reminded me of the witch's castle in the Wizard of Oz...
It reminded me of the witch's castle in the Wizard of Oz...
My favorite part of the Rail Park is the rusty, weathered steel...
Even the trash cans are designed in rusty steel...
Thank you all for taking this industrial tour along the Rail Park.
Have a beautiful week, everyone!
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