© Thomas Mayer

(Thomas Mayer)

这座建筑最初是作为蒸汽鼓风机建造的，它是位于波鸿市中心的一座大型钢铁厂的一部分。它是工业时代为数不多的剩余结构之一。

This building was originally built as a steam blower house which was part of a huge steel works in the very centre of the city of Bochum. It is one of the few remaining structures of the industrial era.

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该建筑位于“Jahrhunder底地”附近，这是一个巨大的工业大厅，举办剧院和音乐表演。蒸汽鼓风机房用作演播室舞台，并为舞台设备提供储藏室。

The building is situated adjacent to the “Jahrhunderthalle”, a huge industrial hall hosting theater and music performances. The steam blower house serves this big hall as a studio stage and provides storage room for stage equipment.

 © Thomas Mayer

(Thomas Mayer)

该建筑的设计是为了尽可能保持原来的气氛。只增加了几个元素，比如一个新楼梯和一个巨大的玻璃外墙来突出大型工作室。

The architecture is designed to preserve as much as possible of the original atmosphere. Only a few elements have been added such as a new staircase and a huge glass façade to highlight the big studios.