It would be daft for me to write about big, industrial, urban structures without mentioning the Goliath concrete building which I work in.
The Hepworth Wakefield opened in May last year, it’s unapologetic concrete facade has divided opinion locally and gained national recognition as a very impressive architectural feat. Many feel that the pigmented, compressed concrete cubes resemble a bunker or prison, personally I love it. It has a solid, industrial feel to it which sits well next to it’s red brick mill neighbours and contrasts perfectly to the weeping willows and flowing water of the River Calder, which it seems to effortlessly float in.
This weekend I visited the gallery as a visitor, not staff, for the first time. This gave me the opportunity to explore the building with a new approach and to finally take some pictures. I’ve chosen to not focus solely on the building but to show the context in which it sits and the surrounding area, which to some may seem run down, but which I believe is interesting and inspiring in it’s own way.
I’ve included here some of my favourite shots from the day.
Urban Ruins 