Saturday, January 5, 2008

Socialist Era Blocks

This housing block in Rezina, Moldova is a product of the Socialist era. It is typical in its use of concrete and little else. Many of these buildings, although rapidly decaying, are still in use today as housing throughout Eastern Europe.

I find the block intriguing, the stories it could tell... What do you think, is it an eye sore?

The below image is a block is in Giurgiu, Romania. Its another prime example of Communist architecture. Can anyone have lead anything other than a dreary and desolate existence here?

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