Administration building and assembly halls of General Motors

The General Motors administration building and factory in Bienne is an industrial complex with modern architectural elements from the 20th century. The structure combines office spaces, production halls, and expansive glass windows in a connected facility.

The design came from Rudolf Steiger in 1935 and marked the American automaker's expansion into European production during the interwar years. This project was part of a broader development of modern industrial facilities in Switzerland.

The complex shows Swiss industrial design from the modern era and is recognized today as an example of forward-thinking factory architecture. Visitors can observe in the open spaces how work and management areas functioned side by side.

The site is located in the New City South neighborhood and is easily accessible from the city center. The surroundings offer parking and clear pathways for viewing the exterior structures and grounds.

The facility was among the first projects in Europe to integrate administration and production areas into a single building concept. This combined layout was innovative for its time and allowed more efficient communication between managers and workers.

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: December 9, 2025 20:23