La Raffinerie (Centre Pompidou)

• Photographer
  Mxprivé
• Technical Info
  Iphone 15 Pro Max
• Photo Date
  2023

The Centre Pompidou (architects: Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers) is also called "La Raffinierie" by the locals. When you look at the exterior façade, you immediately recognise how it got this name. The supporting structure and pipes for building services and access were visibly arranged on the outside of the building. The supporting structure and ventilation pipes are painted white, the transport (stairs, escalators) red, the electrics yellow, the water pipes green and the air conditioning pipes blue.

MXPRIVÉ is a Berlin-based photographer known for his artistic approach to architecture. His work explores the interplay of light, geometry, and texture, creating visually striking and emotionally resonant images. Since 2021, he has focused on the aesthetics, character, and materiality of buildings, aiming to capture their essence rather than just their form. His minimalist style invites viewers to experience architecture almost physically. With exhibitions in Athen, Budapest, Ostuni, Paris, and Venice, he has quickly gained international recognition.