A Tour of the Zeche Zollverein in the Ruhr Area. ‘Zeche’ – the proper English translation would be the rather un-romantic, but more “Coal Mine Industrial Complex”. The site became a World Heritage Site, meaning that it will be preserved as it is, no major changes possible.
Wondering how long it takes for nature to reclaim the plant and return it to wilderness…

‘Wet Sounds’ is a an installation at – or better: inside – the work’s swimming pool at the Zeche. In true post-industrial style, the “swimming pool” consists of a couple of joint cargo container, with the additional under-water window.

Thank to our very curious tester, we can now confirm, that there really are under-water sounds.

* Someone really should be selling swimming trunks and towels on site at the swimming pool. The sight of the naked german FKK bodies of steelworkers-in-pension is not for everyone.