👋 I’m Michel, the photographer and researcher behind The Industrial Archive—a project dedicated to documenting the monumental (and often disappearing) world of European industry. From hydroelectric power stations and chemical plants to mines and steelworks, I capture the infrastructure that shaped the continent’s progress.
🏗️ What You’ll Find Here
- In-depth photo essays and project updates from all of Europe
- Content spanning construction progress, active industrial operations, heritage conservation, and demolition sequences
- Stories behind these steel giants, hydroelectric pioneers, and engineering marvels
🧭 Why This Archive Matters
Factories close, mines flood, and turbine halls go silent—but their stories don’t have to fade.
These sites shape our past, power our present, and define the future of industry. By preserving them in images and words, this blog serves as a visual archive, raising awareness and appreciation for industrial heritage.
🔍 How I Work
Each post is rooted in a combination of on-site photography (including drone work), technical study, and historical research. Formats include progress tracking, heritage feature, and industrial photography highlights.
👥 Who This Is For
🧭 Explorers, preservationists, and curious readers
🏛️ Industrial heritage professionals
👷 Engineers, architects, and contractors
🧑🎓 Historians and students
📷 Photographers and visual artists
📬 Stay Connected
📢 I’m open to collaborations, commissions, or conversations.
Feel free to reach out: info@theindustrialarchive.com
🔗 Or explore ways to work together →
👉 You can also follow me on Instagram to stay updated on new features, photo series, and site visits.