# Reclaimed Gallery Power Plants This Power Plant in Moscow Will Be Transformed into an Arts Center By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclaimed-gallery References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/775418/renzo-piano-to-convert-moscow-power-station-into-an-arts-and-culture-center) A largescale power station in Moscow will soon reopen as a reclaimed gallery. The plan is to transform the 150 meter by 150 space into a [contemporary arts and culture center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center). The site used to provide power for the city, but the now vacant lot will be reconfigured to house a reclaimed gallery, yet keep the [industrial charm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-factory-plugin-revival) of its previous inhabitant. The new center will be divided up into three sections: welcoming, exhibition and education areas. The welcome area will include a sculptural garden, trees and a piazza in addition to bookstores, a library and a cafe. The exhibition center will consist of mainly galleries and the the education section will offer art-focused summer classes and workshops. An amphitheater for movies will also be added, which will double as event space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reclaimed Gallery Spaces:** There is a trend towards repurposing industrial buildings and power plants into art galleries, providing unique spaces for artists and cultural events. - **Art and Culture Centers:** The transformation of power plants into arts centers signifies a growing trend of creating dedicated spaces for artistic expression and community engagement. - **Blending Industrial and Creative:** The concept of blending industrial charm with contemporary art and culture offers disruptive innovation opportunities for creating immersive and unconventional experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** The repurposing of power plants into reclaimed galleries requires innovation in architectural design to transform industrial spaces into visually appealing and functional art centers. - **Art and Entertainment:** The rise of reclaimed galleries and art-focused centers provides new opportunities for artists, cultural organizations, and event planners to collaborate and showcase their work. - **Education and Learning:** The inclusion of educational areas and art-focused classes in the transformed power plant invites collaboration between the arts and education sectors, offering innovative learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Exhibition Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-13.md) - [Cinema-Converted Cultural Centres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center-of-contemporary-culture.md) - [Contemporary Art Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espace-gabrielle-chanel.md) - [Social Sports Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue.md) - [Reimagined Riverside Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-m-west-bund-dream-center.md) - [Punk-Inspired Parisian Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gsl-gallery.md) - [Converted Grain Silo Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albina-riverside.md) - [Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifbe.md) - [Commercial-Transformed Artful Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-1.md)