Zacherlfabrik, Protected industrial building in Unterdöbling, Austria
The Zacherlfabrik is a protected industrial building in Unterdöbling with distinctive oriental architectural details visible in its ceramic tile facade and dome structure. The administration section at Nußwaldgasse 14 displays ornamental design elements and was originally designed as a specialized production facility.
Johann Zacherl founded the factory in 1870 to produce a specialized insect powder that quickly reached international markets like Paris, London, and New York. The current building was constructed between 1888 and 1892 under Karl Mayreder's direction, incorporating oriental design elements into its industrial structure.
The building brings together factory design and oriental artistic elements, especially visible in its decorative tiles and dome structure. This unusual combination creates a space where industrial purpose and artistic craftsmanship meet in an unexpected way.
The building is located in a quiet neighborhood and is easy to view from the outside, with ornamental details and the dome visible from various angles. The location on Nußwaldgasse provides good access and clear views of the architecture.
After insect powder production ended, the building was reborn as an arts venue and event space from 2006 to 2013, showing how this industrial site found a new cultural purpose. This transformation demonstrates the site's ability to serve different functions across different eras.
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