The new Swarovski facility in Wattens, Austria is described to be the "crystal workshop for the 21st century." The building is multi-faceted, allowing Snøhetta's luxe client to bring all of its production practices under one roof.
The interior boasts a spacious and modern aesthetic that effortlessly advocates for collaborative environments. Swarovski's crystal workshop will house design practices, product development, as well as manufacturing, in its new crystal workshop which will significantly better communication between teams and help in making production more efficient. In fact, the facility has already shrunk "production time for making prototypes" by half.
Snøhetta designs the factory to be flexible in order for Swarovski to adapt to advancing technologies and manufacturing practices. It sets "a new standard for inclusive fabrication facilities."
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Trend Themes
1. Multi-faceted Buildings - The trend of multi-faceted buildings allows for diverse and integrated production practices under one roof, promoting efficiency and collaboration.
2. Collaborative Environments - The trend of creating spacious and modern collaborative environments facilitates communication between teams and enhances productivity.
3. Flexible Manufacturing Facilities - The trend of designing flexible manufacturing facilities enables companies to adapt to advancing technologies and manufacturing practices.
Industry Implications
1. Design and Architecture - Design and architecture industry can explore innovative ways to create multi-faceted buildings that optimize functionality and productivity.
2. Product Development - Product development industry can benefit from collaborative environments to enhance communication and streamline production processes.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing industry can embrace flexible manufacturing facilities to stay adaptable and efficient in the face of advancing technologies.