Gasometers in Münster

The Gasometers in Münster are gas storage containers built in the 1950s, featuring a cylindrical steel frame with a movable telescopic mechanism inside. The structure rests on a concrete foundation and is now being developed as a mixed-use site combining residential units, performance venues, and shared public areas.

These gas storage tanks were built in the 1950s as critical infrastructure supplying gas to Münster and surrounding regions. Operations ended in 2005, marking the conclusion of nearly 50 years of industrial service.

The gas holders now serve as gathering spaces, hosting theater performances, work areas, and homes where industrial activity once dominated. The site has become a place where people experience both creativity and daily community life.

The site is accessible via a mobility hub at ground level offering parking and bicycle storage for visitors arriving by different means of transport. A public swimming pool on the grounds adds to the variety of facilities available for use.

A timber building was constructed inside the original steel frame and features photovoltaic panels that generate electricity. This solution merges the historic industrial shell with modern sustainable energy practices.