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West of the Leipzig, Germany Marriott are three 10-story buildings that are abandoned and must have been for years. As you can see from the photos, they have been turned into a fine example of urban art.The artwork is on a type of canvas that is draped over all four sides of these buildings. Each building’s art cover is slightly different. There are literally hundreds of images on each and it would take quite some time to see them all. The photo on the left was the view from my hotel window. In the morning, the sunrise hits the building and all the colors come to life.
I don’t know what prompted the original decision to do this, but effectively it turned a potential urban eye-sore into a three block work of art. It’s a fantastic example of creative innovation and what a community committed to solving a problem can do.
The model that Leipzig has employed could be an inspiration for other cities trying to resolve similar challenges. The other amazing thing is that I couldn’t see any graffiti anywhere on these buildings. That’s a testament to the townspeople and their respect for this project.
Michael