Red Banner Textile Factory
Red Banner Textile Factory, Industrial heritage site in Petrogradsky District, Russia.
The Red Banner Textile Factory is an industrial complex in Petrogradsky District that combines expressionist and constructivist design features. The buildings feature reinforced concrete, expansive window bands, sharp geometric forms, and a distinctive cylindrical power station with horizontal glass stripes running across its surface.
German architect Erich Mendelsohn designed the complex in 1925, representing the first official collaboration between Soviet authorities and a foreign architect. This project reflected early Soviet openness to Western modernist design approaches for industrial purposes.
The factory has served as a workplace and community hub for residents of the surrounding neighborhood since its early days. Murals painted on the exterior walls reflect local creative expression and give the industrial space a layer of contemporary artistic meaning.
The complex sits at Pionerskaya Street 53 and can be explored from the outside for free to see the architecture and wall art. Guided tours are available if you want to learn more about the interior spaces and the technical aspects of the design.
The power station tower features an unusual cylindrical design with horizontal glass bands that creatively apply early industrial design thinking. Many visitors overlook these details while focusing on the main building facades.
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