Oberhausen.Gasometer and Kaisergarten
Square wooden city map made from oiled oak – two layers with a black back plate and frame.
About the product
Oberhausen's industrial and green landscapes meet between the Gasometer and Kaisergarten. This wooden city map brings the former gas holder's distinctive shape together with park paths and the line of the Rhine-Herne Canal. Oberhausen Castle and the curving Slinky springs to fame bridge complete the scene. The wood adds a warm, natural character to the industrial setting.
What does the map show?
- Gasometer’s monumental form
- Oberhausen Castle
- Kaisergarten
- Slinky springs to fame across the canal
- Precisely cut and engraved
- Fine laser details with clear depth
- Carefully inspected and securely packed
- Handmade in Germany
Configuration
Shape: Square · Design: Framed · Material: Oak · Sizes: 23 × 23 cm, 35 × 35 cm, 50 × 50 cm
The configuration shown in the cart and at the time of ordering is authoritative. The preview is not a dimensioned technical drawing.
Availability & production
- Availability
- Made to order
- Production time
- Ships in 3-5 business days
Production starts after successful payment and complete product configuration.
Materials & care
Depending on the variant, lacquered or oiled MDF or oiled real-wood veneer on MDF; optional stainless-steel mounting screws. Acrylic lacquer spray, hard-wax oil and white glue are used in production.
Wood is a natural material. Grain and color may vary slightly from the product images.
Clean with a dry, soft cloth and protect from prolonged moisture and direct heat.
Included & installation
The selected product in the ordered configuration, securely packed and prepared for installation.
- Maximum dimensions 50 × 70 cm and maximum product weight 2 kg.
- Wall-fixing screws and wall plugs are not included. Use fixings suitable for the wall type, substrate and product weight.
- Installation must be carried out by an adult. Keep optional mounting screws and other small parts away from children until installation.
Shipping & returns
Securely packed shipping. Return and cancellation information is available in the legal section.
Shipping costs and delivery options depend on the destination and format. The published cancellation right applies to non-personalised standard goods; it may be excluded for individually made products.
Manufacturer & product identifier
- Manufacturer
- Benjamin Nöst - Lightworks
Rorichmoorer Str. 76
26802 Moormerland, Deutschland
kontakt@lightworks.de - Product identifier
- LW-CAT-65EB9B0EF6B4-S, LW-CAT-65EB9B0EF6B4-M, LW-CAT-65EB9B0EF6B4-L
Together with the order or production batch, the relevant SKU enables traceability. Safety questions and incidents can be reported to the email address shown above.
Product safety
- Decorative product for dry indoor use only; not a toy and not intended for children.
- Protect from moisture, high heat and open flames.
- Do not continue to hang the product after a fall, breakage or visible damage. Keep damaged parts away from children.
The landscape between Gasometer and Kaisergarten
Industrial history, parkland and contemporary bridge design meet around Oberhausen Castle. The Gasometer brings a technical scale to the area, while Kaisergarten introduces a landscaped setting. The canal crossing adds a further connection, making this short stretch a distinctive urban place where several periods of the city’s development sit close together.
A storage structure with immense dimensions
The Gasometer originated within an industrial energy system. It stored gas and balanced differences between production and consumption. That task explains the building’s large, clearly defined form. In the cityscape, its dimensions contrast sharply with smaller structures and more closely divided streets. The Gasometer is therefore a distinctive place before its later uses are considered. Its cultural conversion works with the spatial character already present in the building. A technically determined interior became an exhibition setting while retaining the scale and identity associated with its industrial purpose.
A different historical setting to the west
Oberhausen Castle stands west of the Gasometer within a greener environment. Here, building and open ground form a different relationship. Paths and planted spaces divide the castle surroundings more finely than the area around the immense gas holder. Kaisergarten extends this landscaped setting. The closeness of the two places allows different phases of Oberhausen’s development to be considered together. An older castle complex and a major industrial structure occupy the same part of the city, yet their distinct origins remain clear rather than being absorbed into one uniform architectural landscape.
Canal infrastructure and a footbridge
The Rhine–Herne Canal follows the northern edge of the castle and park area. It belongs to the larger transport infrastructure that helped shape the region. Slinky springs to fame crosses this waterway as a particularly distinctive pedestrian bridge. It creates a practical link and acts as an independent element of design. Its location connects the park with the opposite bank. Several scales meet directly at this point: a regional waterway, a public landscape and a crossing designed for people on foot. Their relationship adds a contemporary layer to the historical setting.
Culture through close association
The short distances between Gasometer, castle and bridge give this area its particular character. Each place has a different purpose, while paths and open spaces draw them together. The former gas holder recalls industrial processes, the castle an earlier historical setting, and the bridge a more recent approach to public space. Their cultural value therefore extends beyond the individual buildings. It also lies in their neighbourhood relationship, where different stages of Oberhausen’s development can be understood within a compact area, connected by ground that remains open between these substantial and contrasting landmarks.
Sources
- Gasometer Oberhausen: Geschichte — https://www.gasometer.de/de/der-gasometer/geschichte
- Gasometer Oberhausen: Industriekultur — https://www.gasometer.de/de/der-gasometer/industriekultur
- Oberhausen Tourismus: Themenroute Kaisergarten — https://www.oberhausen-tourismus.de/aktiv-unterwegs/fuehrungen-und-gruppenangebote/themenroute-kaisergarten/
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