A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

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German photographer Corinna Kern explores London squats and the lifestyle of their inhabitants. Kern illustrates how spaces that are considered by many to be a haven for the homeless can turn out to be a real home. The heroes of Kern consciously choose this path, preferring warehouses, abandoned factories and design studios to traditional apartments.

(Total 36 photos)

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The Castle

A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

1. Previously, this five-story building housed offices, but now more than 100 people live here. The squat is famous in London for the parties that its residents throw.

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A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

3. The morning after the rave at The Castle.

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Borough High Street

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The Fabric Storehouse

A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

9. The Fabric Storehouse squat used to house a cloth warehouse.

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A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

11. Hundreds of rolls of fabric serve as a bed, pillow, curtains, screens for the inhabitants of the squat to divide the space and erect temporary tents.

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A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

13. A room in The Fabric Storehouse squat during the relocation of its tenant.

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The Garden Center

A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

16. In the abandoned greenhouse of The Garden Center, there are still artifacts that can be used to trace its past. Once upon a time there was a forest nursery.

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Downtown Restaurant

A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

20. The couple renovates the premises in the Downtown Restaurant squat, where the cabaret used to be located.

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A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

23. A resident of the Downtown Restaurant just took a shower on the roof overlooking the Thames. By shower, the locals mean a bucket of water.

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Blackfriars

A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

25. Not only is there no running water in the Blackfriars squat, but there is also no electricity.

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Kentish Town

A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

29. Compared to other squats, Kentish Town can be considered a new building. Until recently, a large design studio was located here.

A guide to London squats in a photography project by Corinna Kern

30. Kentish Town Squat residents indulge in comfort with Fabric Storehouse squat fabrics.

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Keywords: Abandoned buildings | Abandoned | London | Lifestyle | Squat

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