Mechanics Institute, Belgium March 2013

[mookster]

First post of a LONG backlog of stuff to wade, sorry, get through...so I don't blame you if you get bored.

I had wanted to see this place for almost as long as I have been exploring, it sat unreachable high up the top of my want list. Stories of mad security, dogs, police etc had been known about for a while but all I can say is the place was deathly quiet on our visit which was a bonus. The site is made up of 5 huge buildings and the equally massive boiler house, 3 of the buildings are gorgeous art-deco in style and the other 2 more modern. In the end we accessed 2 of the art deco blocks and the wait was worth it for me, it is without doubt one of my favourite locations of all time and I'd go back tomorrow if I could - so excuse the volume of photos I can't trim them down any more!

Soon after this explore it began to snow, and kept snowing, which had implications for the rest of the trip but that is another story!

Cheeky rooftop shot of a nearby blast furnace.

In we go!

More here http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookie427/sets/72157633026726965/

 

[Stussy]

This place does look the business, great set of pics, thanks for the share!

 

[skeleton key]

Thats a stunner there Mooks and agree is always such a buzz when you nail down those on your most wanted list.

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Quality write up and pics.

Thanks for the share :jump

 

[Silent Night]

Who's bored...... keep em coming buddy, ace shots well captured, theres so much lovely wood, I want more

 

[shaddam]

lovely place, looks really interesting !, sort of like the labs at school

 

[Timster1973]

The title threw me for a minute - great set of an awesome location. Nicely taken too

 

[Wevsky]

This looks spot on mate..nice location thanks for sharing

 

[The Urban Adventurer]

WOW..that's wicked..I'm heading back to Belgium in June..hope i manage to find that place !

 

[Nelly]

I love this place Mooks, especially the stairs, love a bit of art deco

 

[Shush]

Very nice Mooks, love the labs

 

[Scattergun]

Oh by all means wade away, these are fantastic. Love those theatres and art deco stairwells. Impressive