Familiarly known as 'Dinaska', it was the first and at the time also highly progressive plant producing fire-resistant blocks and bricks. Manufacturing and administrative complex was built in Halciansky potok (Halcian Creek) valley, with an abundant resource of quartzite. Overall concept of the complex responded not only to the technological requirements but also to the terrain morphology and optimal working conditions. The plant included production halls, preparation, heating plant, storage of raw materials and finished products connected to a siding as well as an administration building and a thorough transport system. Different functional usage of individual buildings was highlighted in their design. Besides managing architecturally the complexity of the program, the architect also focused on effective natural lighting of the interior. The production halls in particular provide an impressive aesthetic effect, daringly enclosed with concrete shells with protruding skylights.

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Rajmund Müller