The quarter between Narva street, Jõe, Ahtri and the current Parda street has a history closely tied to the Radio-Electronics Factory (RET), a prominent Estonian electronics company. Architectural historian and heritage conservator Henry Kuningas notes that the area’s development is linked to RET’s operations. A notable office building with a covered facade, previously housing the temporary premises of the National Library and prior to that serving as the location for several banks, is situated at the corner of Narva street and Jõe street. The building received the Culture Capital Prize in 1997 following its transformation from a former electronics industry site. The street’s history reflects the legacy of RET, a key player in Estonia’s radio industry. Topics: #electronics #street #radio Post navigation AEGRUUM ⟩ How a radio factory became a bank building AEGRUUM ⟩ How a radio factory became a bank building
It’s fascinating to see how a former industrial space can be repurposed for such a different function. Reply