The Pradiareň building is part of the complex of the former Hungarian Thread Factory, established in 1900 by foreign companies Salcher & Richter and J. & P. Coats. Designed by Viennese structural engineer David Valentin Junk, the quarter's current name, Zwirn, originates from the original designation of the Hungarian Thread Factory (Zwirnfabrik, Magyar czérnagyár). The complex was constructed in several stages.
The factory experienced its golden era of production until 1949. During the 1960s, the buildings underwent insensitive alterations that significantly changed some original architectural elements. At the turn of the millennium, production ceased, marking the beginning of the buildings' decline.
At the dawn of the 20th century, the building represented an artistic and structural pinnacle of contemporary industrial architecture. The reconstruction's guiding principle involves a meticulous restoration of the original architecture, emphasizing the hall spaces, unique structural systems, and historical details, complemented by contemporary interventions. Notably, inserted platforms and a glazed connecting hall between the Pradiareň building and the Silocentrála are among the most distinctive modern additions.
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The reconstruction of this historical national cultural monument, Pradiareň 1900, was undertaken by the development company YIT Slovakia, supported by the Czech investment group RSJ. The restoration, which began in autumn 2018 and lasted four years, encompassed nearly the entire structure: roofs, floors, facades, and original cast-iron support columns.
The dialogue between historical and contemporary architectural elements creates a new quality essential for reintegrating the building into today's urban fabric.
Svätoplukova 2A, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
