Sulzer-Areal, Industrial heritage site in Winterthur, Switzerland.
The Sulzer-Areal is an industrial heritage site in Winterthur where historic factory buildings stand alongside contemporary residential and office developments. The complex features structures spanning multiple decades, gradually repurposed to accommodate a mixed-use community with homes, workplaces, and public areas.
The Sulzer brothers established a foundry here in 1834, which gradually grew into a major industrial enterprise. The site operated as a manufacturing center throughout the 1900s before transitioning into its current mixed-use form in recent decades.
The former dining hall and workshops now serve as gathering spaces where cultural events and community activities take place. These halls retain their industrial character while hosting contemporary uses that connect residents and visitors.
The site is best explored on foot, with wide pathways connecting the various buildings and open spaces. Plan for several hours to walk through the different zones and appreciate the full scope of the redevelopment.
A portion of the residential units was intentionally reserved for affordable housing, making this development different from typical urban renewal projects. This commitment to mixed income housing shapes the community living here today.
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