In the intensifying sleet storm I continued my way towards my next location. I had never been there or seen it, just read about it in the papers. This is a former elementary school. Designed by two famous architects it was built way back in 1957 on the outskirts of a new suburb. The suburbContinue reading “When The Value Becomes A Problem”
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Fancy A Mansion?
Like I said earlier, the city has a large amount of old, valuable villas without use. It also places strict restrictions on their future use, which makes finding buyers or tenants hard . Well, it also has more valuable properties looking for new use. Such as this mansion. The wooden building is a mansion fromContinue reading “Fancy A Mansion?”
Gone Are The Glory Days
During the winter I had accumulated a long list of potential abandoned locations near my home to test my new camera. The only reason I hadn’t done it yet was the fact that I hate winters and cold. But it was already almost mid-April and the city bike season had started. I had a rareContinue reading “Gone Are The Glory Days”
Done With Charity
As the Covid pandemic was once again gaining ground, new restrictions were put in place. As nothing was open, the only way to get to go on dates was going outside for walks. I have always been pretty open on Tinder about my urbex hobby, and not once or twice I’ve had someone show meContinue reading “Done With Charity”
Views From A Dying Station
So here I am waiting for a train home at the local railway station. And I suddenly realized, that this was the first and only time when I would wait a train here. Back in the 1960’s somebody in control of the state railroad company got a magnificent idea. Railway stations would no longer beContinue reading “Views From A Dying Station”
Missed Opportunity 2
Another property we discussed with the town’s property manager was located just a block away. But remember, I still hadn’t called him. So I actually stumbled upon this place, when I went to buy some bath foam for my bubble bath that evening. Originally built as a bakery in the 1920’s, it was enlarged severalContinue reading “Missed Opportunity 2”
Missed Opportunity 1
My winter holidays continued with a stay in perhaps the most famous hotel in Finland. I couldn’t have affored it otherwise, but they did have a good covid-deal… Built in 1903, this hotel has been chosen as the most beautiful building in Finland at least twice. But I’m not going to spend my time writingContinue reading “Missed Opportunity 1”
None of Your Business
When the restrictions eased for the first time after the beginning of the covid pandemic, I travelled to my old home town for the first time in a while. I took part in a dance performance, met old friends, drank wine and in general enjoyed the small fragments of freedom, which had returned. One ofContinue reading “None of Your Business”
Let’s Go Back to the Beginning
After sitting at home for a month because of the pandemic, I was now free to go wherever I wanted because of my new summer car. I still hadn’t found a masterplan for the summer, but I did decide to start by going out on a May Day tour. My friend had promised that IContinue reading “Let’s Go Back to the Beginning”
The Miller’s Tale Part III
When I reached the second floor, I had my doubts about going up. The stairs and roof still looked solid, but I’m a little afraid of heights. But it turned out that the second floor wasn’t very large or exciting. A photo taken to look what lies ahead. The narrow stairs led to another partContinue reading “The Miller’s Tale Part III”