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Apartment Conversion into a Creative Studio / alchitekt

Hadir Al Koshta — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Located in a former apartment, this project transforms a residential interior into a flexible creative studio for architectural practice and hands-on artistic production. The renovation honors the building's past while introducing a new spatial framework.

Redefining an Industrial Landmark: Bratislava’s Next Urban Chapter

Rene Submissions — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Bratislava, the rapidly developing capital of Slovakia—located in the heart of Europe—continues to strengthen its presence on the European architectural map. As a growing hub of contemporary design—already home to projects by Zaha Hadid Architects, Massimiliano & Doriana Fuksas, Stefano Boeri, Studio Egret West, and Snøhetta—the city has now reached another important milestone: an international architectural and urban design competition has been announced to shape the future of Zváračák, one of the last major brownfield sites near the city center.

Bistro Ferdinand / Grau Architects + studeny architects + Peter Stec

Valeria Silva — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Bistro Ferdinand, located in Bratislava's iconic Sad Janka Kráľa park, was designed following a public tender for a new tenant. The project revitalized the original pavilion by architect Ferdinand Konček from 1982, which was renovated in 2024 by Jan Studený and Peter Stec. The interior aims to reflect the atmosphere of the park and foster a sense of community. Conceived as the main bistro of the park, Ferdinand is open, inclusive, and welcoming.

Call for Entries: New chapter for Bratislava's brownfield

Rene Submissions — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:15:00 +0000

One of the last large brownfields in Bratislava has been awaiting its transformation for years. Today, a new phase is beginning for the area known as "Zváračák," located on Račianska Street near the Bratislava's city center.

The site, located in the Bratislava-Nové Mesto district, currently serves as an office and manufacturing complex. As a large brownfield site on an important urban axis, it has a significant potential to become a fully-fledged part of the compact urban environment.

That is why we are launching an international architectural competition, which will determine the future shape of this area.

The main ambition of the project is

House with Gills / beef architekti

Valeria Silva — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A house with "gills" and a jungle in the middle is built on a relatively intricate plot situated in a built-up area on the border of Bratislava. To prevent views from neighboring plots, we designed a house with an envelope that serves as a protective shell against the surroundings. The angled walls surrounding the house's perimeter from the outside create an enclosure, while from the interior, they provide unobstructed views of the garden through strategic placement. We call them "gills."

From Helsinki’s Landmark Bridge to London’s Urban Regeneration: Recent Updates from Knight Architects, Foster + Partners, and More

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:30:00 +0000

In recent weeks, a series of notable architectural projects have been announced, reflecting a broad spectrum of design approaches aimed at enhancing urban life, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. From cultural venues to large-scale masterplans and infrastructural advancements, these developments highlight how architecture continues to shape cities and communities. Among them, Knight Architects' Kruunusillat Bridge in Helsinki marks a milestone as Finland's tallest and longest bridge, designed to support sustainable mobility. Meanwhile, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield's masterplan for Croydon sets out a vision for a vibrant mixed-use district, integrating historic preservation with contemporary urban renewal. At Kew Gardens, Mizzi Studio's Carbon Garden introduces a new permanent installation that explores carbon cycles through landscape design. This collection of recent announcements underscores the evolving priorities in architecture, from connectivity and urban regeneration to climate-conscious interventions.

Podun Apartment Building / Kuklica x Smerek Architekti

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The concept of this small apartment building reflects our vision of creating high-quality urban living. The design emphasizes respect for the urban scale, integration with the surroundings, cultivated greenery for both residents and passers-by and bright, rational layouts with dual orientations and shared living spaces.

Apartment Grösslingova / Kilo / Honc

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We love assignments that teach us and our clients something in their final form. As in this case. Amazing discussion and feedback, lively conversations, and a willingness to take it a step further and try the untried. Talking at length, just and mostly about the space, its light, its insights, and the moments it creates as a whole. The others are just as subtle backgrounds that remain untold.

Mixed-Use Building B10 / Sadovsky & Architects + Superatelier

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Mixed-use building B10 is the final phase of the project Pri Mýte on Račianska Street. Filling the gap within the current urban context, this building completes and defines Račianska Street as a fully developed urban district. Architecturally and conceptually, it builds upon previous structures and fully explores the street's potential.

KCAP Designs Two Skyscrapers in Bratislava, Slovakia

Nour Fakharany — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:30:00 +0000

KCAP has been chosen to design two new skyscrapers in Bratislava, Slovakia. Respectively standing at 260 meters and 180 meters tall, these towers will become key additions to the city's skyline and contribute significantly to its urban landscape by providing over 1,100 residential units with extensive city and landscape views. This district, once an industrial zone, has undergone substantial redevelopment, transforming into a mixed-use urban hub that combines residential, commercial, and leisure spaces. The new towers support this ongoing urban renewal, offering easy access to public transport and nearby cultural landmarks.

Zvonica House / gmb.

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Zvonica House is a reconstruction of a typical Slovak square-shaped house from the 1950s. Over the years, the original house has gradually undergone several renovations, including some non-conceptual extensions. The aim of the current intervention was to clean up the interior space, find new spatial and functional links and create an environment that would respond to the needs of the eclectic life of a young multi-member family. The exterior of the house was practically unchanged at the request of the investor, the proposal focuses mainly on the solution of the interior spaces.

Stefano Boeri Architetti Wins Competition for Green Neighborhood Development in Bratislava, Slovakia

Maria-Cristina Florian — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Stefano Boeri Architetti has been declared the winner of the international competition for the redevelopment of a former industrial site in downtown Bratislava. The project includes the transformation of one of the largest abandoned areas in the Slovak capital, with the aim of creating an active new central hub for the city, complete with parks and public spaces, residential units, and a variety of amenities. Stefano Boeri Architetti’s master plan proposal, titled “Urban Oasis,” has been appreciated by the jury for integrating familiar typologies, creating a “European matrix” of medium-density developments organized around accessible public spaces.

Na Rade House / NOIZ architekti

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 13 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The housing project – a family house for a young family of four – had to be created on a relatively small plot of land in the Old Town of Bratislava near the locality Horský park. We tried to carry out this task, which was also a challenge, sensitively in the context of the location, the surrounding development, and the existing development of the land. Originally, there were two buildings on site.

CADROVÁ Reconstruction and Addition / AOCR + INDEKS

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The project addresses the conversion of the original dining hall and special classrooms into a more comprehensive structure of core classrooms to meet current requirements for energy efficiency and hygiene. It significantly increases the kitchen's capacity and nearly doubles the overall volume. Instead of the original special classrooms, there are now core classrooms, facilities for teachers and the school caretaker, as well as new multifunctional outdoor space.

Loft / Kilo / Honc

Andreas Luco — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

One person, one animal, and "peace of the soul“.

Café Výklad / Grau Architects

Paula Pintos — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000

Café Výklad is located in Banská Bystrica, on the ground floor of a house that has been rebuilt several times in the past. The very last renovation filled the main volume with a plasterboard set piece, which significantly affected the overall space concept. Thus, the main intention was to bring the original proportions back and so the archetypal qualities of the house are highlighted and complemented by new details and elements.

Garden Pavilion / coolstock

Andreas Luco — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The garden pavilion is located on land that is directly accessible from the family house of its owners from the south side. It thus expands the possibilities of spending their free time in the garden and creates a covered space for recreational activities.

BK II Office / Kuklica Smerek architekti

Andreas Luco — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The concept is to create an "office-machine", inserted into the space of the old factory. The layout is clearly divided into two distinct but interconnected units. The entrance area, meeting room, and common dining table are separated from the purely office unit by a relaxing mezzanine. Below the mezzanine is a multifunctional box, which integrates a kitchenette on the outside and a technical area on the inside of the box.