Office Unit and Factory Building, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1944-1946: Electrical installation: first floor plan, partial ground floor plan and details(1/16" = 1'-0") 1944 - 1946

Curator: This blueprint by B. F. R., titled "Office Unit and Factory Building, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1944-1946: Electrical installation," presents a fascinating glimpse into industrial design. Editor: It’s overwhelmingly technical at first glance, yet the density and precision evoke a sense of ordered power, like a circuit board writ large, reflecting the labor within these walls. Curator: Exactly, these plans offer insight into post-war industrial expansion and regional development. The layout reveals considerations of workflow, energy distribution, and even social spaces within the factory. Editor: Seeing this now, I consider how these industrial spaces impacted the lives of workers. Did this layout facilitate or hinder their autonomy and well-being? Who held power in its design and use? Curator: A crucial question. This plan is not just about electrical wiring; it's a document reflecting social hierarchies and the built environment’s impact on lived experiences. Editor: Indeed. It makes you reflect on the hidden stories embedded in seemingly technical drawings, prompting us to see the human stories within the architecture.