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 National Library’s temporary premises and before that several banks, stands at the corner of Narva and Jõe streets. The building received the Culture Capital Prize in 1997, marking the rebirth of the electronics industry in this location. 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 a completely different function within the city. Reply