A hall of mirrors in the abandoned Bell Labs complex in Holmdel, NJ Birthplace of more inventions than I can list here (follow the link for a rundown) and architect Eero Saarinen's swan song, it was saved from demolition and lives on as Bell Works.

Gallery/info: https://www.abandonedamerica.us/bell-labs

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@AbandonedAmerica I worked in that building for many years, and it is the place that gave me permission to despise a certain type of celebrated mid-century architecture.

Stunning from the outside and from the atrium, but utterly dehumanizing as a creative working environment. Alcatraz-style layout, with identical, windowless offices. The great work that was done there was done in spite of the place (or at other Labs locations).

The perfect set for "Severance", though.

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