A mini
#Peng in
#Magdeburg #Salbke 🔍
This structure is the
#LesezeichenSalbke, or "bookmark" ("Salbke" is the name of the neighbourhood). It was built in 2009 as an open air library (and bookcrossing spot), a venue for small events, and a noise barrier for the locals. It even won some awards (like the
#EuropeanPrizeForUrbanPublicSpace)!
Sadly, it's a popular spot for vandalism too, so since 2015, there are no more books here. What a shame, it is such a beautiful concept! And I feel stupid now, because I learned all of this only an hour ago. 😅 I did see a small concert a few years ago here! But it was already dark and short, so I didn't see much of the Lesezeichen at the time.
When I passed by in May to take photos of
#PengMagdeburg, it looked rather sad and run-down, but I should have spent more time to take it in. Well, next time!
#graffiti #streetArt #urban #streetPhotography #PengIstPeng #urbanDecay #architecture #Architektur #urbanArchitecture #communitySpace #openAirLibrary #openBookcase #urbanDesign #socialDesign #cityscape
~meoralis~
