Kühlturm (Cooling Tower), Stahlwerk Hagen-Haspe 1969, 2002

This edition was published for documenta 11 and is part of Bernd and Hilla Becher’s Kühlturm (Cooling Tower) series. Capturing these monumental structures across Europe and the U.S., the Bechers documented variations in form, from hyperboloid to cylindrical designs. Their work elevates cooling towers beyond their industrial purpose, transforming them into symbols of a bygone era while highlighting the sculptural aesthetics of utilitarian design.