AMCO-Fabrikerweiterungsgebäude, Industrial heritage building in Kirchbrak, Germany.
The AMCO factory extension is a three-story industrial building in Kirchbrak made of steel and concrete, characterized by continuous horizontal window bands. The structure rests on flat roofs of hollow blocks with floor heights of 4 meters (13 feet) and a single-story extension on its north side.
The building was constructed between 1925 and 1926 as an expansion for the wood processing company August Müller & Co., designed by prominent architects Walter Gropius and Ernst Neufert. Its construction was an early expression of the new Bauhaus movement in the context of industrial architecture.
The building displays the clear geometric language of functionalist design through its continuous window bands and smooth wall surfaces. This approach was meant to be practical for workers inside and made the structure a symbol of modern manufacturing.
The building is visible from outside and its flat roof construction with uniform floor heights allows for a clear view of the overall shape. Visitors can best appreciate the geometric composition from the facade side and understand the function of the industrial structure.
The structure gained wider public attention only in 2019 during the Bauhaus centenary and received its protection status from the Lower Saxony heritage authority as a result. This shows how important industrial buildings can remain overlooked for decades before being recognized as cultural heritage.
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