Structure impact on architectural form of multi-storey factory buildings of industrial revolution

The contribution deals with a part, structural development played in final architectural expression of multi-storey factory buildings. Process of architectural design of 19th century, dividing internal space structure and facade (dualism), was applied also to industrial architecture in an interim period, when searching for a fitting form. Factory buildings were designed to represent newly establishing social class - monumentality and historicizing forms of massive brickwork facades bolstered an impression of embedded, strong, prospering companies. Engineers, better educated for applying new structural materials, stood in for architects at the cradle of factory building design. Contribution of multi-storey factory buildings to a development of architecture is undisputable primarily due to the use of new materials and structures. For today's interpretation is not decisive, whether the development was participated more by architects or engineers, but the result of their work being 'a reflection of the period, technical and social progress, successes and mistakes.'