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Soviet Barracks

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Soviet Barracks

The withdrawal of the Soviet military forces in East Germany, the annulment of the NVA (army of the GDR) and the end of the cold war, all have left numerous empty, often historic buildings now in a state of decay since three decades. In many cases chances of preservation are slim, as the required capital assets are not balanced by the profit that can be expected in a sparsely populated countries such as Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. When taking photos in these places I not only want to keep records of them. Rather my aim is to capture the unique mood of these abandoned, quiet rooms, which inspires associations despite or because of their emptiness and darkness, and send the viewer on an emotional mind trip. All photos shown here were taken at a rather small former soviet garrison site.
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Variable Wall Design
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Mouldy Chamber
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Séparée
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Hidden by Green Curtains
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Empty Closet
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
The Dim Chamber
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Worn Stairs
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Garden Exit
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Boarded Exit
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Class Room
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Consequences of Gravity
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Falling Paint
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Boarded Window
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Battened View
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Instructions of Use
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Broom-clean
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Bedroom
abandoned dark decay desolation dilapidated inside Interior lost urban exploration urbex
Progressive Ageing
Soviet Barracks
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