{"id":7511,"date":"2025-10-08T08:38:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/?p=7511"},"modified":"2025-12-21T20:59:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T20:59:02","slug":"amylon-between-tradition-and-future-a-new-community-comes-to-life-in-the-heart-of-sibiu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/amylon-between-tradition-and-future-a-new-community-comes-to-life-in-the-heart-of-sibiu\/","title":{"rendered":"Amylon: Between Tradition and Future – a New Community Comes to Life in the Heart of Sibiu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The city of Sibiu was founded in the mid-12th century by Saxon settlers from the western Rhine region. It was first documented in 1191 under the name\u00a0Cibinium<\/em>. After the great Mongol invasion of 1241, the city was gradually fortified, reaching the expansion indicated on the 1699 map (Map No. 1). Analyzing this map, we observe several roads surrounding the fortress and connecting to the city gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Access to\u00a0Poarta Ocnei\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 the most important road in the city \u2013 was connected to\u00a0Pia\u021ba 1 Decembrie 1918<\/em>\u00a0through parcels along the northern alignment of\u00a0Regele Ferdinand<\/em>\u00a0Street, emerging at the roundabout linking\u00a0Abatorului<\/em>,\u00a0Constitu\u021biei<\/em>,\u00a0Nicolae Teclu<\/em>, and\u00a0Regele Ferdinand<\/em>\u00a0Streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the current site of the Amylon real estate project, there were several lands belonging to Sibiu\u2019s leading families. These lands were initially outside the city walls and were later parceled to accommodate new urban developments. Thus, the area encompassing\u00a0Abatorului<\/em>\u00a0(up to\u00a0Libertatea<\/em>\u00a0Complex),\u00a0C\u0103lan<\/em>,\u00a0Traian<\/em>,\u00a0Moreni<\/em>, and\u00a0Viitorului<\/em>\u00a0Streets belonged to the\u00a0Brukenthal<\/em>\u00a0family. The land between\u00a0Regele Ferdinand<\/em>,\u00a0Abatorului<\/em>,\u00a0Moara de Scoar\u021b\u0103<\/em>,\u00a0Lupeni<\/em>\u00a0Streets, and\u00a0Pia\u021ba 1 Decembrie 1918<\/em>\u00a0belonged to\u00a0Baron Rosenfeld<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to fortification walls, another obstacle for invaders was the marshes formed along the banks of the\u00a0Cibin River<\/em>, which surrounded the city. With Transylvania\u2019s integration into the\u00a0Habsburg Empire<\/em>\u00a0and the designation of Sibiu as the capital of the\u00a0Grand Principality<\/em>, the military significance of these marshes diminished considerably. Medieval references indicate that these marshes also had an economic purpose \u2013 during peacetime, they were used as vegetable gardens, fish ponds, orchards, and for other agricultural activities. Travelers in the 16th and 17th centuries remarked upon these \u201ewonderful gardens\u201d (Maps No. 2 and 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the mid-18th century until the end of the century, the marshes were gradually drained to make way for new urban developments and residential areas. The land ownership system was mixed and highly diverse. The resulting lands belonged to the\u00a0community<\/em>, represented by the Magistrate;\u00a0places of worship<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Sibiu\u2019s parish<\/em>;\u00a0Sibiu\u2019s patricians<\/em>;\u00a0neighborhood associations<\/em>; and especially the\u00a0guilds<\/em>. The guilds played a crucial role since they directly administered the largest lakes in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Modern Era:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sibiu\u2019s\u00a0Abattoir<\/em>\u00a0was inaugurated on\u00a0December 1, 1888<\/em>, marking a significant moment in the city\u2019s industrial infrastructure development. Located on the current\u00a0Abatorului Street<\/em>, it served the local community for nearly a century. Over time, the area around the abattoir became an important industrial center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: https:\/\/sibiucity.ro\/ro\/foto2\/vechiul-abator<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Interwar Period:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In 1920, the\u00a0Amylon<\/em>\u00a0starch factory (commonly known as \u201escrobeal\u0103\u201d<\/em>) was established on\u00a0Abatorului Street<\/em>, under its german name\u00a0St\u00e4rkefabrik<\/em>. This reflected the influence of Sibiu\u2019s Saxon population, which played a vital role in the city\u2019s industrial development. Amylon became one of Romania\u2019s oldest factories specializing in starch production and potato-based derivatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: https:\/\/wikimapia.org\/41225551\/Former-Amylon-factory<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Communist Era:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After the nationalization of 1948, Amylon became a\u00a0state-owned enterprise<\/em>, integrated into the centrally planned socialist economy. In 1957, it was merged into the\u00a0Sibiu Food Industry Combine<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Post-Communist Era (After 1989):<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In\u00a01996<\/em>, following the fall of the communist regime, Amylon underwent privatization and restructuring, becoming a\u00a0majority private capital<\/em>\u00a0company. In\u00a02002<\/em>, it was acquired by\u00a0Moara Cibin S.A.<\/em>, part of the\u00a0Boromir Group<\/em>, one of Romania\u2019s largest producers in the\u00a0bakery and confectionery industry<\/em>. Thus, Amylon Sibiu transitioned from a communist starch factory to a modern food production company that continued its long-standing tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Present:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Amylon \u2013 A New Standard for Urban Living in Sibiu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In a city undergoing continuous transformation, urban space is being redefined to meet contemporary needs. On the former Amylon factory site in Sibiu, an ambitious project is taking shape: a\u00a0modern, sustainable district<\/em>\u00a0seamlessly integrated into the city\u2019s evolving landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In\u00a02016<\/em>, the land was purchased by investor\u00a0Paul Koenig<\/em>, representing\u00a0Baumaschienenservice SRL<\/em>, with a vision to transform the area into a landmark urban development. Keeping the\u00a0Amylon<\/em>\u00a0name, the project respects the site\u2019s identity while offering a fresh perspective on living in Sibiu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Construction began in\u00a0December 2024<\/em>\u00a0and will be completed in phases over\u00a0eight years<\/em>. Amylon will be a\u00a0multifunctional district<\/em>, designed to provide a balance between\u00a0living, working, and leisure<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The\u00a0Amylon District<\/em>\u00a0will unfold like a\u00a0miniature city<\/em>, integrating various functions to serve the needs of a thriving community. Elegant apartments, modern offices, commercial spaces, schools, and kindergartens will be complemented by dedicated areas for relaxation and socialization: fine dining restaurants, sports halls, spas, playgrounds, and vast green spaces. A peaceful lake will reflect the beauty of the surroundings, while romantic alleys, public squares, and an open-air amphitheater will complete the charm of this new neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A\u00a0new urban landmark for Sibiu<\/em>, Amylon \u2013 where history continues!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Map no. 1.- map of Sibiu made by Giovanni Morando Visconti in 1699.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Map no. 2.- georeferencing of the map of Sibiu made by Johann Georg Maximilian von Furstenhoff between 1735-1739.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Map no. 3. -georeferencing of the map of Sibiu made by Krabs and Dimitriwits in 1875.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The city of Sibiu was founded in the mid-12th century by Saxon settlers from the western Rhine region. It was first documented in 1191 under the name\u00a0Cibinium. After the great Mongol invasion of 1241, the city was gradually fortified, reaching the expansion indicated on the 1699 map (Map No. 1). Analyzing this map, we observe […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-history"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7511"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7511\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amylon.life\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}