Zprávy památkové péče 2013, 73(3):231-236

The oppressive value of the Czechoslovak state arms factory in Brno

Květa Jordánová

The Czechoslovak state arms factory in Brno, built in 1925-1929, is a unique example of interwar industrial architecture in the Czech Republic, primarily used for the combined mass production of weapons and vehicles. In addition to its traditional architectural and constructional-technical value, the area also offers an extremely interesting insight into the influence of the industrial enterprise and its senior management in shaping the history of the 20th century. The article briefly describes the circumstances of the origin and evolution of Brno's largest current brownfield and outlines the possible development of the area, which so far has no heritage protection of any kind. In conclusion, the author outlines the possible use of selected buildings and compares the seemingly inconsolable situation with the recent history of the aggregates of industrial buildings in Ostrava that currently enjoy a new use.

Keywords: arms production, mass production, armoury, machine works, machine gun, rifle

Published: September 1, 2013  Show citation