Zlín after the fire in Building 34: what survives of a Baťa landmark

The fire destroyed a landmark of Baťa functionalism along with two companies’ warehouses. We are watching the official cause, the extent of demolition, and whether the planned reconstruction remains possible.

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Zlín stratil ikonu baťovského funkcionalizmu. Požiar zničil budovu č. 34, časť sa zrútila a škody idú do stoviek miliónov

Požiar v bývalom baťovskom areáli Svit v Zlíne zničil ikonickú budovu č. 34. Popri obuvi Vasky a Botas a tovare Alpine Pro za pol miliardy korún…

10.7.2026

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Police or firefighters publish the official cause of the fire
Damage to goods and the building is quantified, along with the share covered by insurance
The fate of Building 34 is decided — how much is demolished and whether reconstruction remains possible
Vasky and Alpine Pro resume sales and replace the lost stock
A debate opens on fire protection and heritage status for Baťa-era functionalist buildings

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Zlín after the fire in Building 34: what survives of a Baťa landmark

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