Fux eG
The
fux eG: A Place for Culture, Education, and Production
editThe fux eG, a registered cooperative based in Hamburg, is an innovative project dedicated to promoting culture, education, and production in the city. Founded by the merger of the associations Frappant e.V. and Lux & Konsorten, the fux eG has found its home since 2013 in a part of the former Prussian Victoria Barracks in Altona.
Key Products and Services
editThe fux eG offers affordable space for a diverse range of activities over an area of 9000 square meters. Here, there are work and office spaces primarily accessible to small workshops and artist communities. In addition, there are publicly accessible areas such as the free shop and the canteen, which serve as central meeting points for the community. The place acts as a platform for production, experimentation, and encounters, promotes local and small-scale economy, and brings a new dynamic to the urban district[1][3][5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe fux eG is based on a transparent, participatory, and democratic principle. The cooperative is organized so that decisions in the general assembly are made according to democratic principles, with each member having one vote. The board and the supervisory board are appointed by the general assembly to ensure that the interests of all members are represented. This approach reflects the values of community, inclusivity, and participatory decision-making[1][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editA central goal of the fux eG is to act non-profit and have a positive impact on the surrounding community. By utilizing former factory buildings and conversion areas, valuable urban infrastructure is preserved and revitalized. The financing of renovations and refurbishments is carried out through cooperative deposits, grants, bank loans, and direct loans, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project. The fux eG also promotes social and cultural diversity in the neighborhood and provides a place where people from different backgrounds can come together and exchange ideas[1][3].
Conclusion
editThe fux eG is more than just a production site; it is a vibrant part of the urban community that connects culture, education, and production. Through its innovative organizational structure and commitment to sustainability and social diversity, the fux eG makes an important contribution to the development of the neighborhood and the promotion of local initiatives. As a place that is open to all, the fux eG symbolizes the vision of an inclusive and dynamic city.