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Red Carnation Factory, Constructivist water tower in Vasileostrovsky District, Russia.

The Red Carnation Factory features a tall cylindrical structure with geometric elements and industrial design patterns characteristic of 1920s Soviet architecture.

The water tower, constructed in 1929, was designed by architect Jakov Chernichov as part of the industrial development during the first Soviet five-year plan.

The building represents a period when Soviet industrial architecture merged functional requirements with revolutionary artistic expressions through geometric forms and materials.

Located at coordinates 59.9283231, 30.2649834, the water tower stands near the 25th Line of Vasilievsky Island, accessible through local transportation routes.

The structure combines industrial functionality with architectural innovation through its cylindrical form, vertical emphasis, and distinctive mechanical components.

Location: Vasileostrovsky District

Inception: 1929

Architectural style: constructivism

GPS coordinates: 59.92832,30.26498

Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:57

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