Cityscape nominee

All buildings submitted here have been photographed in five of the gentrified, previously industrial, inner northern Melbourne suburbs, at or just before the Australian sunrise. The pleasing light at dawn on industrial buildings demonstrates the hidden beauty of otherwise dilapidated structures. The project aims at crating archeological evidence of the history and ephemeral nature of Melbourne's industries and their architecture. The buildings are transitioning or have transitioned. Their original robust build and presence seems short-lived in the changing tides of time.

Each of the submitted buildings have a unique story and their redevelopment is either on its way, imminent or likely to happen soon. Their unique architecture and look are the casualties of gentrification and progress. These five stories, among others, are published in full on my blog:

Out of Time: NYLEX Clock Silos

Off the Rails: Kensington Flour Mill

Heritage Lost: Amcor Paper Mill

Livin' on a Dumpling: Chien Wah Trading

World Wide Warehouse: PBS 106.7 Radio Station

Wolf Nitschke is a French-German photographer based in Paris whose fine art documentary work traverses dramatic landscapes, the human impact on nature, and the social impact of urbanism.

With a highly considered approach to his art practice, Wolf's work is recognisable for its clarity and distinct depth of emotion, documenting the complex relationship between humans and nature, urbanism and social fabrics, and architectural design practices.

Wolf's practice investigates the unique and complex bonds humans develop with natural environments. His work explores our impact on the world, and the world’s impact on us, by revering the sublime elements of nature and examining the human context therein. With concern for the fragility and sustainability of our planet, Wolf's work focuses on locations that hold significance within the global predicament of climate change, urbanism, equality, and social justice.