In abandoned buildings, adventure became a social phenomenon, but for hobbyists it is nothing but vandalism
Abandoned buildings|Urbex, or urban, exploration is about a peaceful visit to abandoned buildings, enthusiasts assure.
The abstract is made by artificial intelligence and checked by man.
Urbex, or urban exploration, has attracted attention in social media and has also caused disturbances when buildings have been broken into and vandalized.
Hobbyists assure that Urbex is not about vandalism, but about a peaceful visit to abandoned buildings.
Veeti Taimisto from Oulu enjoys Urbex inspired by photography and considers it an artistic way of expression.
In abandoned In buildings, visits, or urbex hobbies, are not about vandalism, but the buildings want to visit peacefully and without leaving traces.
This was a clear message when HS called several experienced Urbex enthusiasts.
URBEX is an acronym for words Urban Exploring So urban exploration. It has recently attracted attention when young people in empty building have published videos in Tiktok.
Movement related to the phenomenon has occurred during the spring, for example In Helsinki, In Oulu, In Lahti and In Turku.
In some cases, young people have broken into buildings, made vandalism or disturbed the residents of the area. Situations have employed guards and police.
HS The speeches from Urbex enthusiasts reached a clear, uniform message: Urbex should not be confused with the vandalism made by restless young people. Because the hobby involves keeping a low profile, many enthusiasts did not want to give an interview.
Just take pictures and only leave footprints, also on a hobby site instructed.
Other rules described by the hobbyists include: places that are under the control of someone, not to go. Nothing does not break, but let’s enter the door or window, for example, if one can be found. Otherwise, you will be content to support the object from the outside. Nothing is broken, no objects are taken.
There is a mutual trust in the enthusiasts community and only interesting sites are told among amateurs. There is a desire to avoid extra and vandalism.
Self -portrait from Tahkokangas Service Center.
Oulu Veeti Taimisto22, enjoys Urbex inspired by photography. Describing the objects abandoned for him is an artistic expression.
The nursery went into a hobby about six years ago after watching a video on Urbex on YouTube.
« Many abandoned buildings are beautiful and have a unique atmosphere. Especially when you live in the city, contrast between urbanism and emptiness is fascinating. »
Connecting vandalism and harassment to Urbex is annoying, he admits.
« Yes, it leaves a little evil taste in the mouth when it goes to the targets according to good manners. If these places start to be closed tighter, it will make it more difficult to hobby. People may take more risks by breaking up doors or more. »
A picture taken by the nursery from Haukipudas Pohjola College, which has since been dismantled.
Nursery Share the photos he has taken on Instagram, and his photos have also been featured in exhibitions. For example, he finds abandoned places through online forums, exploring the Google map service and following the news of the buildings to be demolished.
Before leaving for an interesting destination, the nursery tries to ensure that the object is truly rejected. It is indicated by, for example, if Google’s satellite images show that there is no car in the yard of the house or that the house has a broken window.
Many of the sites visited by the nursery have already been demolished. The most memorable destinations have been the buildings of the Northern Finland Industrial College in Hietasaari, Oulu and the old army facilities in Kokkola.
From the nursery, it is important that the forgotten and demolished facilities are recorded. He says he goes to the targets with the same idea as nature:
“Leaves it for others to enjoy.”
