Fundición Richard Gans, Industrial foundry at Calle Princesa, Madrid, Spain
The T-shaped complex features two connected buildings: one at Calle Princesa with rectangular openings and another at Altamirano with modernist and art deco elements.
Richard Gans established this typographic foundry in 1888 after emigrating from Karlsbad, Austria, and operated it until his death in 1925.
The foundry manufactured numerous typefaces, including Atlantida Dalia in 1931 and Egipcia Progreso in 1923, which influenced Spanish printing developments.
The building remains privately owned and falls under the protection of Madrid's Urban Development Plan, with parts accessible through guided architectural tours.
During the Spanish Civil War, the foundry temporarily shifted its operations from creating typefaces to manufacturing ammunition for the war effort.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1888
GPS coordinates: 40.43127,-3.71762
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:30
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