^^^^ Wow, that's a real 'before they were famous' example.
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Originally Posted by slide_rule
maybe it's the combination of compression and tension elements? maybe it's the mass duplication of elements? akin to seemingly infinite moorish arches?
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Yes, you've put it better than I ever could!
That repetition of arches also reminds me of Victorian train sheds. The Great Western Railway runs through Swindon, where the Renault distribution
centre is based, and I have wondered if that's where some of the inspiration comes from:
my pics
That's also a really interesting point you made about maintenance. The building stood empty for a long time a few years back, and it has stood empty
for quite a while since the last tenant left. I guess it could be that the cost of keeping it up pushes rents up, and makes it hard to lease. Plus, the unique
layout probably means it's harder to occupy efficiently than bog standard office/industrial space.