Stufenbau, Industrial heritage building in Ittigen, Switzerland.
The Stufenbau features stepped architectural elements throughout its structure, with large windows illuminating the industrial spaces across multiple levels.
Built in 1925, the Stufenbau operated as Worbla AG, manufacturing nitrocellulose for industrial applications until its transformation into a cultural center in 1985.
The building holds a class B designation in the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property, marking its importance to the regional industrial heritage landscape.
Located at Pulverstrasse 8 in Ittigen, the former factory stands near public transportation routes and maintains regular opening hours for visitors.
The structure's design incorporates specialized ventilation systems and safety features specific to nitrocellulose production, which remain visible in the architecture today.
Location: Ittigen
Inception: 1925
Part of: list of cultural properties in Ittigen
Address: Pulverstrasse 8, 3048 Ittigen 3048
GPS coordinates: 46.97700,7.46900
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32
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