Maggifabriek, Factory building from 1921 in Amsterdam-West, Netherlands
The Maggifabriek is a four-story brick structure at Haarlemmerweg 317-321, designed with red bricks and geometric patterns in Amsterdam School style. The clear forms and solid facades define the streetscape and represent typical features of Dutch industrial architecture from the 1920s.
The building was originally constructed in 1921 as a factory for electrical company ANEM. After bankruptcy in 1924, Paul Horn & Co took over the facility, and Maggi later became its successor in food production.
The building displays Amsterdam School architecture with red bricks and geometric patterns that remain visually striking today. This design approach shows how factories were treated as architecturally important structures rather than mere industrial necessities.
The building sits at an easily accessible corner in Amsterdam-West and is visible from the street, allowing straightforward viewing from outside. Today it functions as an office building and received monument status in 2003, which ensures its exterior remains preserved.
The building was long known for its strong food aromas that drifted through the entire neighborhood, becoming a distinctive feature of the area. This sensory characteristic has faded since production purposes ended.
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