Funder Building, Glandorf

A Site of Industrial Progress and Modern Architecture

In the southern district of Glandorf – part of the town of St. Veit an der Glan since 1890 – stands a significant landmark of local industrial history: the so-called Funder Building. It marks the beginning of a company that would later gain international recognition in the wood-based materials industry under the name FunderMax.

Its origins date back to the late 19th century, when a sawmill was established on this site. This was soon followed by paper production and, later, by the manufacture of fibreboard – a pioneering development that significantly contributed to the region’s economy.

During the Second World War, parts of the facility were damaged by bombings. The post-war reconstruction ushered in a new era, also architecturally: in the 1980s, the Funderwerk II was built, designed by renowned architect Günther Domenig. With its distinctive curved steel façade, it is considered a prime example of modern industrial architecture. Today, the building serves as a cultural venue known as the Fundernovum.

While the site remains an active industrial hub, it also houses a wood technology centre and venues for cultural and educational events.