Forgotten Modernist Architecture

Chances are you know Belgium for its fashion, waffles, diamond cutters and the Atomium from Expo 58.  But this amazing collection of photographs by Dutch photographer Klaas Vermaas shows a truly dazzling collection of true modern architectural gems, some of them semi- or completely abandoned, forgotten, overgrown and in total disrepair.  I am sure we have all dreamed of stumbling on a totally forgotten hidden masterpiece; well Belgium (and the Netherlands) seem to be the place.  Browsing through this vast archive of fantastic modern buildings may make us move to rainy northern Europe after all.

Klaas Vermaas on Flickr