Wisa Gloria, Industrial heritage building in Lenzburg, Switzerland
The Wisa Gloria is an industrial building in Lenzburg marked by large windows, robust detailing, and functional design from the 1930s. The structure displays the straightforward forms typical of manufacturing facilities from that era, with clear practical proportions.
Architect Richard Hächler designed this building in 1932 as a modern production facility. For many decades it housed the manufacture of children's toys before its function changed.
The building houses artist studios in its upper floors where local creators work and display their pieces. This use transforms the former factory into a space where creative activity happens daily.
The building at Sägestrasse 42 now offers coworking spaces and meeting rooms for various users. The layout provides practical room arrangements within a historic structure for flexible work needs.
The building was an important center for the local toy industry in the early 1900s and shaped the region's economic development. Today traces of former production remain visible while the structure has transformed into a cultural meeting point.
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