Gasometers in Münster, Industrial architectural monument in Münster, Germany.
The Gasometers in Münster are two cylindrical steel structures with a telescopic inner mechanism, standing on a concrete base in the Coerde district of the city. The original industrial shells have been converted to host apartments, shared workspaces, a theater, and a public outdoor area.
The two gas holders were built in the 1950s to supply gas to Münster and the surrounding area, forming part of the city's energy network for decades. They stopped operating in 2005, after which the site was gradually planned and redeveloped into a mixed-use urban quarter.
The steel frames of the former gas holders now surround apartments, studios, and a theater space, giving the site a layered character unlike a typical city block. Visitors can walk through an area where people live and work inside structures that were once off-limits to the public.
The site is located in the Coerde district and can be reached by bike or car, with a mobility hub offering bicycle storage and parking on the grounds. A public swimming pool is also on site, so combining a visit with other activities in the area is easy.
Inside one of the steel frames, a timber building was erected and fitted with solar panels that generate electricity for the site. The historic shell effectively acts as a protective outer layer around a structure built to modern energy standards.
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