In the shadow of the Juliusturm tower, the Produktionsbauten der Gewehrfabrik stand as a testament to Berlin’s industrial past. These brick giants, once humming with the manufacture of rifles and munitions, whisper tales of a bygone era. The Produktionsbauten der Gewehrfabrik, built around 1918, embody the New Objectivity style. Seven factory halls, with their arched roofs and glass-streaked fronts, line Am Juliusturm street. Their reddish-brown tile facades and skylights hint at the bustling activity within. Nearby, a four-story administration building from the same period echoes this architectural style. A stark contrast appears between its objective window shapes and the historical allusions on its narrow sides, where the top floor forms a triangular pediment. The Produktionsbauten der Gewehrfabrik complex expanded in 1937. Hans Hertlein, then head of construction at Siemens AG, oversaw the additions. These rectangular brick buildings, with their uniform rows of windows and distinctive saw-tooth roofs of metal and glass, showcase a functional design. In 1939, Bayerische Motorenwerke (BMW) acquired the Produktionsbauten der Gewehrfabrik site. During World War II, the halls churned out aircraft engines, employing 10,000 workers. After the war, production briefly shifted to tools like sickles and scythes. Then, in 1969, BMW consolidated its motorcycle production at the Produktionsbauten der Gewehrfabrik, marking a new chapter in its history.
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