Hammerbrotwerke Schwechat, Protected heritage industrial complex in Schwechat, Austria
The Hammerbrotwerke is a heritage-protected industrial complex in Schwechat featuring brick buildings with Art Nouveau design across its grounds. The site once functioned as a specialized bakery operation with multiple structures that remain visible today.
The complex was built in 1909 by architect brothers Hubert and Franz Gessner as a specialized bakery serving Vienna. After closing in 1972, the site changed hands multiple times and is now being prepared for conversion into new uses.
The factory embodied a workers' movement that sought to unite fair production with cooperative principles inspired by similar projects across Europe. Today, the site reflects those ideals through its physical layout and construction.
The site is located in Schwechat and is easily accessible, with a tree-filled landscape that offers a pleasant setting to explore. Visitors should note that conversion work is underway and access to certain areas may be limited at times.
The grounds contain many mature trees and will become part of a new neighborhood with a central park, integrating the historic location into a modern residential landscape. This transformation preserves its protected monument status while creating new public spaces for the community.
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