The Olympiadorf Munichwas built for the Olympic games of 1972 as a city development experiment under the idea of a 300 hectare automobile-free „city-in-the-city“. After the games, the development was integrated into Munich. Nowadays about 6000 people live in this city quarter.

Despite maintenance and renovation works, the Olympiadorf offers a bubble view of the architecture and city visions of the early 70’s. It is an invitation to a slow paced visit of discovery and a feast of photographic composition.

There is an underground side to the Olympiadorf too. Hundred access points connect the upper world of pedestrians and bicyles with the under world of automobiles and parking lots. In these connexion points between the two worlds the more interesting views remain hidden to most casual visitors. Strong light contrasts combined with the cold hues of concrete and the almost 50 years of weathering make an interesting mix.

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