Fagus Factory

Modernist factory in Alfeld, Germany.

Overview

Designed by Walter Gropius, completed in 1913, using concrete and glass.

Design Features

Features glass curtain wall and functional design.

Architectural Connections

• Western European: German context.
• Industrial: Factories.
• Modern: Early 20th century.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by Bauhaus, shaping Bauhaus Dessau.

Related Architects & Works

Walter Gropius (related architect), Bauhaus Dessau (related building), Glass Curtain Wall (element), Modern (period)

Record

Completed: 1913

Architect: Walter Gropius

Location: Alfeld, Germany

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