Osram factory, Industrial heritage building in Palos de la Frontera, Spain.
The Osram factory is an industrial building in Palos de la Frontera featuring substantial concrete structural systems that support wide open manufacturing floors. The interior layout accommodates production lines and storage areas for electrical lighting products.
The building was constructed between 1914 and 1916, marking a period of industrial growth in Spain. It was designed by architects Palacio and Borràs and functioned as a center for manufacturing lighting products.
The factory stands as a testament to Spain's early industrial development and demonstrates how manufacturing plants were designed for mass production. Visitors can observe the working spaces that once supported an important lighting industry.
The building is located in Palos de la Frontera and accessible by public transportation serving the area. The town provides basic facilities for visitors interested in viewing this industrial heritage site.
The building employs the patented Borràs construction method, an innovative concrete technique that was extraordinary for its time. This method allowed for exceptionally wide production floors without intermediate support columns.
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