Binz occupation

The Binz factory building provided living spaces for 50 residents and work areas for 100 people across its multiple floors and rooms.

From 2006 to 2013, the former industrial building at 111 Üetlibergstrasse transformed into a self-managed social center until authorities executed the final eviction.

The residents, who called themselves the Schoch Family, developed spaces for theater performances, concerts, workshops, and communal gatherings within the building.

The occupants maintained communal kitchens, shared living areas, and creative workspaces while organizing resistance efforts against potential evictions from 2009 onwards.

Before departing in 2013, the residents barricaded all entrances with vehicles and metal, leaving silently during the night instead of confronting authorities.

Location: Zürich

GPS coordinates: 47.36070,8.51816

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16