The Antigua Azucarera del Tarajal is an industrial building located in the Campanillas district of Málaga. Constructed in 1931 by the Larios family, the factory was designed with a prominent eclectic style and an H-shaped plan. It is built of exposed brick and features triangular pediments and semi-circular windows, giving it a classicist appearance. The site is considered one of the most relevant and monumental examples of industrial architecture in the municipality.
The factory was active from its construction in 1931 until the civil war. Following that period, the facilities were used to manufacture cork stoppers until the mid-1970s. Later, the building was used as a warehouse until its final abandonment. The complex includes a 90-meter tall chimney manufactured in Fráncfort del Meno and a concrete water tank.
Today, the building remains as a significant example of Andalusian industrial architecture. It is managed by the Ayuntamiento de Málaga and the IAPH, preserving its status as a historic landmark in the Guadalhorce valley.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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