Erieta Attali and Philipp Valente Explore the Shadows of Germany's Industrial Past

A city's industrial past can leave unsettling imprints on the present. Large abandoned structures and forgotten facilities are very appealing not only to the voracious real estate market but also to the imagination of those who daydream about an unpromising past. Take the Ruhr valley, Germany's most populated urban area, and Europe's largest industrial region.

Erieta Attali and Philipp Valente Explore the Shadows of Germany's Industrial Past
"Horizontobservatorium" at Halde Hoheward, Herten. Photography & Concept © Erieta Attali "Horizontobservatorium" at Halde Hoheward, Herten. Photography & Concept © Erieta Attali

A city's industrial past can leave unsettling imprints on the present. Large abandoned structures and forgotten facilities are very appealing not only to the voracious real estate market but also to the imagination of those who daydream about an unpromising past. Take the Ruhr valley, Germany's most populated urban area, and Europe's largest industrial region.

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