Administration building and assembly halls of General Motors
Administration building and assembly halls of General Motors, Administrative building and factory in New City South, Switzerland.
The General Motors complex incorporates administrative offices and manufacturing spaces designed with modern architectural elements and large glass windows throughout the structure.
Rudolf Steiger designed this industrial facility in 1935, marking General Motors' expansion into European manufacturing during the interwar period in Switzerland.
The building remains a testament to Swiss industrial development, recognized as a Class A cultural property for its contribution to national architectural heritage.
Located in the New City South district of Bienne, the structure maintains its original purpose while adapting to contemporary industrial requirements.
The facility combines administrative and production functions in separate yet connected spaces, demonstrating efficiency in industrial architectural planning.
Location: Bienne
Inception: 1935
Architects: Rudolf Steiger
Architectural style: modern architecture
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (new town)
GPS coordinates: 47.13019,7.24348
Latest update: July 9, 2025 08:17
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