WAAS.schen-Fabrik Grundstücks GmbH & Co. KG

About the WAAS.sche-Fabrik

The WAAS.sche-Fabrik in Geisenheim is a historic industrial building from 1860 which, as a recognized cultural monument, is now used as a center for coworking, art and culture. The original machine factory Valentin Waas produced from 1864 to 1964 apparatuses for fruit and vegetable processing, fruit and wine presses, drying kilns, drying apparatuses and bottle racks. After production ceased in 1964, Andrea Nusser acquired the preserved main building in 2003 and had it converted in 2011–2012 while preserving historic elements such as doors and staircases. Since its opening in November 2012, the building has offered coworking spaces with high-speed Wi-Fi, 18 rented studios, event rooms as well as a program of art, music, theater, literature and workshops. Partners include Geisenheim University and Hindricks Systems GmbH, among others. No current industrial manufacturing takes place; the site serves property rental and event operations.

Site

Geisenheim

Processes

Coworking Space, Event/Cultural Program (Art, Music, Theater, Literature, Workshops), Rental of 18 Studios, Business Address/Event Rooms

Founded

1864

Industries

Culture, Coworking/Property Rental, Event Hosting

Location

History

1. 1864

   Foundation of the machine factory as "Valentin Waas – Inhaber Gebr. Waas"; production of apparatuses for fruit and vegetable processing, fruit and wine presses as well as bottle racks

2. 1872

   Cooperation with the Royal Institute for Viticulture, Pomology and Horticulture in Geisenheim; two drying kilns went into production

3. 1914–1918

   Production focus on portable bread-baking ovens during the First World War

4. 1964

   Cessation of production

5. 2003

   Andrea Nusser purchased the preserved main building

6. 2011–2012

   Extensive conversion while preserving historic elements

7. 2012

   Opening in November as a recognized cultural monument