We are so familiar with the vibrant, lively look and feel of the average greenhouse. These large spaces, usually built of glass, invite the sun in and encourage the growth of flowers, foods and more. But what happens when these structures are forgotten? What happens when we leave something of this nature to nature? We find quite a vibrant scene of natural destruction.

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P1010368 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

Considering the fact that these spaces are built specifically to motivate the growth of plants, I'm sure you could imagine that once left to rot, it might not be doing much "rotting."

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P1010371 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

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P1010385 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

Walking through these spaces during the summer months, we find trees that have grown unruly, forcing themselves through glass panels across the roof, vines twisting their way around metal beams within the architecture and a floor covered in knee-high grass. The life growing within these glass houses will never take a back seat, even when left untouched, for the conditions are ideal. They will always push, reaching towards the sun.

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P1010400 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

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P1010410 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

During winter months, we find a drastic change of scenery still unlike any thought of a "normal" greenhouse view. We find snow falling into the glass forest, coating the bare, twisting branches of trees, covering the floor and filling a space being reclaimed by Mother Nature. These winter months give a much more quiet display with an almost post-apocalyptic stage.

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P1010417 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

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P1010421 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

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P1010425 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

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P1010432 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

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P1010444 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

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P1010482 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

Bringing back the summer once more, with every passing year, the glass structure will continue to be consumed by trees, moss, ivy and other various plants until finally being swallowed entirely by our Earth.

These spaces show us truly how strong nature is, and how beautiful of a destruction it can create.

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P1010506 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr

Welcome to the glass forest.

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P1010525 by ArchitecturalAfterlife, on Flickr


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Damn dude I never thought a greenhouse could be so interesting

Mmm, burdock.

Posted by DSomms Damn dude I never thought a greenhouse could be so interesting

Oh yeah. They become crazy jungles. They are fun as hell, too.

Such a lovely set full of vibrance and greenery!
Love the Caprice too, bro. Excellent captures.

Hot Damn! These are great!

Sums up a big part of why I love exploring. I applaud the set sir! Great stuff.

holy shit! awesome set!

Whoa, that place is immense! Love the vibe of these photos.

So damn fragile. It's amazing so much of that glass is still there.

Number 10! Awesome! Not to say the rest aren't wonderful too, but 10 is simply too good to let pass!

Speechless well done!

That overhead shot really captures the scene and echos your words so well. Great job.

Really like the last two and that overhead shot! Sweet place, and I enjoyed the commentary as well.

I used to build/repair greenhouses.

I'm not fixing that one.

(sweet set)

Beautiful stuff - the car shot is incredible.

Honestly, one of the most interesting sets I've seen. To see a greenhouse of that size, turned to nature, just amazing. Great job, I'd love to run across a place like that.

Very nice! I wanna live in it

Posted by Radical_Ed Such a lovely set full of vibrance and greenery! Love the Caprice too, bro. Excellent captures.

Thanks man!

Posted by Axle Hot Damn! These are great!

Thanks!