After returning from Budapest I put together a few collections of images and experiences, many of which quickly became highlights of my time in the city. I explored the city by tram and metro and used them to visit Kerepesi Cemetery and All Saints Church. The city was largely historical buildings and monuments but ofContinue reading “BRUTAL Budapest”
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Exploring the Hidden Depths of Linnahall
After several years I was back in Tallinn and of course it was import to visit Linnahall to see what condition it was in. Over the years I have visited the building several times photographing the exterior throughout the seasons but this visit would be different. On a wet and miserable day I walked aroundContinue reading “Exploring the Hidden Depths of Linnahall”
Skopje on Film
Skopje was another destination that hadn’t been of any interest to me until a friend moved there. With a quick weekend trip planned it would be a great destination for a few rolls of black and white film. I had taken another roll of film during the trip but unfortunately it was damaged during theContinue reading “Skopje on Film”
The Long Way to Mäusebunker
I had dedicated some time during my visit to Berlin to hopefully visit Mäusebunker, an old animal testing laboratory that had become an icon of Brutalism in the city. I knew it would take some time as the train ride in one direction was 40 minutes alone. Then there were a few stops I wantedContinue reading “The Long Way to Mäusebunker”
Institute for Hygiene and Microbiology
Institut für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie Completed in 1974, the Institute was originally a part of the Free University of Berlin. It was designed by architects Hermann Fehling and Daniel Gogel, who together made a considerable contribution to German postwar architecture. Now the building is owned by Charité, one of Europe’s largest university hospitals. A lowContinue reading “Institute for Hygiene and Microbiology”
Central Animal Laboratories of the Free University of Berlin
Zentrale Tierlaboratorien der Freien Universität BerlinCentral Animal Laboratories of the Free University of Berlin Situated in the south west of Berlin the building is now more commonly referred to as Mäusebunker (Mouse Bunker in English) but has gone by many names since construction was completed in 1981. The buildings design is singular with its pyramidContinue reading “Central Animal Laboratories of the Free University of Berlin”
BRUTAL Berlin
Architecturally I had high hopes for Berlin. I knew about the redevelopment of the city after the war then again after after reunification, but I wasn’t prepared for the scale of the development I would encounter. Whole city blocks and avenues created from nothing. Single apartment buildings stretching on and on. On the other handContinue reading “BRUTAL Berlin”
Berlin on Film
My recent trip to Berlin has left me inspired and I continue to look through the photographs I took in the city imagining a larger project that needs to be brought to life. Which hopefully will once I get the remaining films back. I found myself leaning towards my film camera more and after seeingContinue reading “Berlin on Film”
Tallinn and the 1980 Moscow Olympics
In 1974 the Soviet Union won the bid to become the host of the 1980 Summer Olympics. As its host city Moscow is miles inland there was a search for a suitable location to host the sailing events. As Estonia was at that time under Soviet occupation the city of Tallinn was chosen. The 1980Continue reading “Tallinn and the 1980 Moscow Olympics”
Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre
The Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre was built for the sailing event of the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics that were held in Tallinn. The building was designed by architects Henno Sepmann, Peep Jänes, Ants Raid and Avo-Himm Looveer. The Olympic Village officially opened in June of that year and hosted its first guests in July in preparationsContinue reading “Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre”
Our Shadows Will Remain 