Ottakringer Brewery Guided Tour, Vienna, August 2017
Guided tour of the Ottakringer Brewery, which also included insights into the smaller sister brewery Brauwerk Wien. Additionally, I visited the event area - this time not overcrowded as I usually know it.
24 photos
Abstract Gradient Study in Metallic Tones and Blue Shadows Vertical striped composition featuring a gradient of metallic and blue-gray tones with subtle horizontal linear textures. Soft transitions between light silver, warm beige, and deep indigo create a minimalist, almost architectural visual plane with nuanced textural variations suggesting industrial or digital aesthetic sensibilities. Muted chromatic progression evokes a contemplative, atmospheric quality of contemporary abstract photographic representation. Minimalist Concrete Stairwell with Wooden Steps and Ambient Lighting Architectural interior featuring a geometric concrete staircase with wooden treads, illuminated by subdued side lighting that accentuates the textural contrast between smooth concrete walls and warm wooden steps. A central concrete pillar bisects the stairway, creating a dynamic spatial composition with angular handrails and subtle shadowing that emphasizes the modernist design's clean lines and material interplay. 
Industrial Precision: Circular Valve with Blue Hydraulic Hose Monochromatic close-up of a metallic circular valve mechanism featuring a condensation-covered glass or metal surface, intersected by a coiled blue hydraulic hose. The composition emphasizes geometric precision, with a symmetrical three-pronged handle centered within the circular frame, creating a stark industrial aesthetic of mechanical engineering and material interaction. 
White Ceramic Spoon Dish Displaying Three Varieties of Whole Seeds Tripartite white ceramic dish with curved organic form, positioned on weathered wooden surface. Three distinct seed varieties—black, golden, and beige—are individually arranged in separate compartments, showcasing subtle tonal and textural variations. The carefully composed still life emphasizes precision, materiality, and the nuanced visual qualities of whole seeds against a subdued, textured background. 
Saison Sales Window Display with Blumenkind Signage in Reflective Urban Setting Layered glass storefront signage featuring "Saison Sales" and "Blumenkind" typography, with delicate star decorations and overlapping reflections creating a complex visual texture. Soft golden light illuminates the frosted and etched glass surface, generating depth through intersecting textual elements and ambient background hints. Sophisticated graphic design merges typography, architectural surface, and environmental reflection. 
Industrial Fermentation Tanks Framed by Tree Foliage in Soft Natural Light Large cylindrical industrial storage tanks with vertical ribbed metal surfaces stand elevated on conical base supports, partially obscured by the overhanging green leafy branches of a mature tree. The vertical composition emphasizes geometric industrial architecture juxtaposed against organic natural elements, creating a contrast between manufactured structures and surrounding vegetation. Soft daylight illuminates the metallic surfaces, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the textural differences between the smooth industrial forms and the textured foliage. 
Architectural Reflection: Brick Wall Intersecting Modern Glass Facade with Historic Dome Geometric composition revealing an architectural dialogue between a weathered red brick wall and a contemporary glass curtain wall, with a historic dome fragment reflected across multiple window panes. The precise grid of blue-tinted glass windows contrasts against the tactile, irregular surface of the aged brick, creating a compelling visual interplay of architectural textures, eras, and structural languages. 
Industrial Landscape with Storage Silos and Parked Vehicles Near Leafy Tree Large cylindrical industrial storage tanks dominate the composition, their metallic gray surfaces casting subtle reflections in the muted daylight. A solitary deciduous tree with yellow-green foliage provides organic contrast to the rigid industrial infrastructure, positioned between white and silver storage vessels and parked vehicles. Several figures are positioned in the foreground near the vehicles, suggesting a routine industrial environment with minimal human activity. 
Industrial Vertical Landscape with Cylindrical Storage Tanks and Lunar Presence Monochromatic industrial architectural composition featuring vertical cylindrical storage tanks against a clear azure sky, with precise vertical ribbing and metallic safety railings. A slender vertical structure on the left tank suggests maintenance access, while a faint crescent moon appears in the distant background, creating a subtle celestial counterpoint to the rigid industrial geometry. Stark light and shadow accentuate the geometric precision of the industrial infrastructure. 
Oxidation and Decay: Rusted Metal Surface with Textural Erosion Extreme close-up macro photograph revealing intricate surface details of a deteriorating metallic substrate. Rust-colored ochre patches intermingle with silver-gray metallic textures, creating a complex topographical landscape of corrosion and material disintegration. Microscopic details of oxidation and structural breakdown demonstrate the progressive material transformation of metal through environmental weathering. 
Weathered Industrial Valve Wheel Photographed in Precise Macro Perspective Circular mechanical valve wheel with four symmetrical spokes, rendered in aged golden and white tones, displaying intricate surface patina and wear. Centrally positioned metallic object photographed with sharp focus and shallow depth of field, revealing textural details of corrosion and mechanical engineering precision. Blurred background suggests a technical or industrial context for this precisely composed macro study. 
Industrial Architectural Landscape with Historic Tower and Modern Storage Tanks Architectural study revealing layered industrial infrastructure, featuring a brick tower with ornate orange-toned roofing juxtaposed against contemporary gray cylindrical storage tanks. The composition presents a complex spatial arrangement of industrial architectural elements, demonstrating a stratified urban industrial landscape with weathered brick structures in the foreground and modern industrial facilities rising behind, set against a clear blue sky with precise geometric lines and textural contrasts. 
Industrial Brewing Facility Interior with Copper Fermentation Tanks and Processing Equipment Architectural interior view of a brewing facility, featuring large copper fermentation tanks positioned on multiple levels with metallic walkways and structural supports. Precise industrial design reveals complex brewing infrastructure, with a prominent labeled vessel marked "DITCH 2" in the foreground and stacked processing equipment demonstrating systematic spatial organization and manufacturing precision. 
Architectural Perspective of Vertical Industrial Piping and Stairwell Interior Low-angle view revealing a complex geometric arrangement of metallic pipes converging at a central junction, creating a stark architectural composition. The cylindrical conduits intersect against white wall surfaces, with a linear steel staircase railing visible in the peripheral frame, emphasizing vertical structural elements and architectural negative space. Precise engineering and architectural framing transform industrial infrastructure into an abstract visual study of form and perspective. 
Industrial Machinery Conduits: Metallic Piping System with Valves and Pressure Indicators Monochromatic photographic study of an intricate stainless steel piping network, featuring curved metallic conduits, circular valve mechanisms, and pressure gauges mounted on a neutral industrial surface. The compositional arrangement emphasizes geometric precision, with sinuous pipes intersecting at calculated angles, punctuated by a single red valve control, creating a sculptural representation of mechanical engineering infrastructure. Mechanical junctures and technical instrumentation are rendered with clinical visual clarity. 
Industrial Food Processing Facility with Stainless Steel Brewing or Fermentation Equipment Longitudinal view of a sterile industrial production space featuring multiple identical stainless steel processing vessels arranged in parallel rows along a hexagonal-tiled floor. Linear fluorescent ceiling lighting illuminates the pristine environment, with blue and yellow utility cables strategically routed between the complex mechanical assemblages and a large stainless steel preparation tank positioned in the foreground. The systematic spatial arrangement suggests a high-precision manufacturing or food production environment. 
Photographer in Curved Tunnel with Graffitied Walls and Dramatic Lighting A photographer stands within a curved, arched tunnel or chamber with weathered walls covered in scratched and written markings. The subject is positioned off-center, wearing a white shirt and dark skirt, holding a camera up to their face while casting a strong side shadow against the textured, aged surface behind them. The lighting creates a dramatic chiaroscuro effect, highlighting the architectural curves and textural details of the enclosed space. 
Industrial Keg Filling Facility with Automated Machinery and Forklift Expansive interior industrial production space showcasing intricate metal conveyance systems and filling equipment marked by a prominent "KEG ABFÜLLUNG" (Keg Filling) sign. Sophisticated stainless steel machinery with multiple horizontal conduits and processing stations dominates the composition, with an orange forklift positioned in the right quadrant suggesting ongoing logistical operations. Ambient industrial lighting illuminates the complex mechanical infrastructure, revealing a high-precision beverage production environment. 
Industrial Brewery Interior with Wooden Barrels and Illuminated Yellow Bar Architectural interior documenting a brewery's expansive hall, characterized by exposed structural concrete columns, weathered wooden floor, and vintage oak barrels positioned in the foreground. A luminous yellow-toned bar dominates the background, casting a warm glow across the industrial space, with minimalist wooden furniture and ambient lighting creating a sense of transformed industrial heritage. Suspended overhead lighting and architectural elements reveal the site's historical industrial origins. 
Industrial Interior with Silhouetted Figures in Atmospheric Warehouse Space Monochromatic photographic study of an expansive industrial interior characterized by concrete floors, structural steel columns, and diffused natural light filtering through high windows. Several shadowed figures are positioned at strategic points within the cavernous space, creating a contemplative spatial composition marked by architectural geometry and human scale. The image explores negative space, architectural depth, and the interplay between architectural structure and human presence. 
Industrial Interior with Illuminated Metal Staircase in Abandoned Factory Space Architectural photograph depicting a stark industrial interior with a metal mesh staircase dramatically illuminated against weathered walls and large industrial windows. Soft natural light filters through multi-paned windows, creating a chiaroscuro effect that highlights the geometric lines of the staircase's metallic structure and the textured concrete floor. The spatial composition emphasizes verticality, depth, and the architectural remnants of an apparently disused industrial environment. 
Deteriorating Electrical Panel: Industrial Decay and Mechanical Infrastructure Weathered electrical distribution board mounted on a grime-covered wall, displaying multiple electrical meters, switches, and conduits in various states of oxidation and deterioration. The intricate mechanical assemblage reveals layers of accumulated dust, corrosion, and aged mechanical components, suggesting prolonged industrial abandonment and systemic decay of infrastructure. Exposed wiring and multiple electrical interfaces create a complex geometric composition of technological remnants. 
Industrial Elevator Shaft with Concrete Supports and Metal Gating Monochromatic architectural photograph depicting a derelict industrial interior featuring concrete structural supports and intricate metal vertical gating. The composition emphasizes geometric precision through vertical lines, angular metal frameworks, and layered architectural elements, creating a stark visual narrative of industrial decay and structural infrastructure. Muted sepia and gray tones enhance the sense of architectural deterioration and mechanical abandonment. 
Confined Figure in Green Shirt Gesturing Through Industrial Metal Framework A subject in a vibrant green polo shirt and eyeglasses stands framed within heavy industrial metal structural elements, creating a compelling visual compression of space. The individual extends their hand toward the camera, suggesting a gesture of communication or constraint, while diffused natural light from multiple windows illuminates the austere, architectural interior. The image explores spatial tension between human presence and architectural rigidity.