Where is the Fagus Factory?

Where is the Fagus Factory?

Alfeld
The Fagus Factory (German: Fagus Fabrik or Fagus Werk), a shoe last factory in Alfeld on the Leine, Lower Saxony, Germany, is an important example of early modern architecture.

What did the Fagus Factory make?

The Fagus Factory, begun in 1911 in Alfeld, Lower Saxony, is regarded as one of the earliest examples of modernist architecture. It is the first factory building by the future founder of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, in collaboration with Adolf Meyer. Shoe lasts are still produced at the Fagus Factory.

Who built the Fagus Factory?

Walter Gropius
Fagus Factory Change this Walter Gropius and Adolf Meyer, both of whom were once employed in Peter Behrens’s office, turned the shoe last factory in Alfeld an der Leine into an early masterpiece of modern architectural history. The two architects continued to supervise the expansion of the Fagus-Werk until 1925.

Which two of the following artists designed the Fagus shoe factory in Alfeld Germany?

Criterion (iv): A manifesto of modernity in architecture, the Fagus factory won its designer, Walter Gropius, an international reputation. It exemplifies the innovation of the curtain wall, which optimises both luminosity and lightness.

Is Bauhaus the same as International Style?

Among the accomplishments of the Bauhaus school was the establishment of the international style in architecture and interior design, as well as industrial design.

Is Bauhaus still used?

While Bauhaus itself was operational from 1919 to 1933 its ideals are still spread worldwide and relevant.

When was the Fagus Factory built?

Gropius worked with his partner Adolf Meyer to design the Fagus Factory for a shoe manufacturer, with the initial construction taking place between 1911 and 1913. The ideas in his later work are visible in the Factory’s design, known for its uncluttered modernism.

What is the difference between AEG and Fagus?

The Fagus main building can be seen as an inversion of the AEG turbine factory. Both have corners free of supports, and glass surfaces between piers that cover the whole height of the building. However, in the AEG turbine factory the corners are covered by heavy elements that slant inside.

Why is the glass surface of the Fagus Factory recessed?

The glass surfaces also slant inside and are recessed in relation to the piers. The load-bearing elements are attenuated and the building has an image of stability and monumentality. In the Fagus factory exactly the opposite happens; the corners are left open and the piers are recessed leaving the glass surface to the front.

Can I visit the Fagus Werk with a mask?

The Fagus-Gropius-Exhibition, UNESCO-Visitor centre and Fagus-Modell Archive can be visited with a mask. You can book your personal appointment directly in our online shop or we are at your disposal by email ([email protected]) or by phone (05181-790).