# Robust Industrial-Style Gallery Spaces Assemble Converts a Public Swimming Pool into a Big Gallery By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-gallery References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/17/assemble-goldsmiths-centre-contemporary-art-london/) & [assemblestudio](https://assemblestudio.co.uk/) This industrial-style gallery is made possible through the design efforts of architecture collective Assemble. Located in south London, the firm overhauled an [old public swimming pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house) and transformed it into the now-open Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art. The site is absolutely ideal for the project. The double-height ceilings enable the housing of sizable installations and sculptures. Aside from exhibition spaces, the industrial-style gallery also accommodates a cafe, a [curators' studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schack-arkitektur), and an event space. With this project, Assemble aims to make a forgotten structure in south London available to the public again. During the overhaul, the architecture firm chooses to preserve some of the old features of the facility — the bath's cast-iron water tanks, for example, in order to create a strong atmospheric ambiance in the industrial-style gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial-style Gallery Spaces:** The trend of converting industrial spaces into art galleries provides opportunities for innovative design and repurposing of forgotten structures. - **Robust Exhibition Spaces:** The trend of utilizing double-height ceilings in galleries allows for the display of large installations, sculptures, and immersive experiences, encouraging artists to create on a grand scale. - **Preserving Architectural Ambiance:** The trend of preserving old features in renovated spaces, such as cast-iron water tanks, allows for the creation of a unique atmosphere that adds to the artistic experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative ways to repurpose industrial spaces into galleries, creating unique venues for the art community. - **Art and Culture:** Art institutions and curators can benefit from the availability of robust exhibition spaces that can accommodate large-scale artworks and innovative installations. - **Hospitality:** The trend of incorporating cafes and event spaces within industrial-style galleries presents opportunities for combining art experiences with dining and hosting events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk-Inspired Parisian Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gsl-gallery.md) - [Pool Reinvention Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college.md) - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Industrial History-Inspired Art Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tannery.md) - [Barn-Like Private Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boano-primontas.md) - [Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abin-design-studio.md) - [Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifbe.md) - [Reconfigured Calm City Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latelier.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md)