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Description : Monumental edifice of National Bank is marked by processes, which were taking place in Slovak architecture significant for time-period of building's emergence. This period was marked by rising influence of Novecento from Mussolini's Italy and turn from modern movement towards classicist hybrid of architecture of National Socialism in Germany.
The building of National Bank belongs to one of the best pieces of architect Emil Belluš and shows his ability of sensitive adaptation on actual social dynamics. The facade composition is formed mainly by travertine facing, which in accord with classicist scheme grades from roughly worked tiles in the ground-floor to the fine worked tiles on the upper floors. The Facade on the main-entrance side is the most significant one. It is dominated by large void between the masses of higher side-wings of the building. This void was intended for installing of sculpture representing ancient Greek god Hermes - the god of merchants (and thieves as well). Another often referenced detail is the main gate made of square cassettes of stainless metal plate.
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Description : Petržalka is the largest prefabricated housing estate in Central Europe, and one of the most ambitious projects of the former Communist regime. Petržalka, situated on the right bank of the Danube, was to be a counterweight to the historic core of Bratislava, a fully valid urban district. However, the generous intentions were only realised in part, lacking the main communications axis with public facilities. Thus the estate has remained until today primarily mono-functional, excessively dependent on the city centre.
Its characteristic feature is a complex, open structure of widely spreading blocks of row houses and streets outlined by high “barrier-like” apartment slabs, supplemented by freestanding tower blocks.
Located in the area of Petržalka are several recreational areas and sports areas serving the entire city. The majority of the open spaces of the estate are landscaped as park-like greenery and children’s playgrounds. Most notable in the area of Petržalka are the sections of unutilised land, among them areas closed for construction in the vicinity of the originally planned communication axis.
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Description : Unique building of Slovak Radio consists of a construction in shape of upside-down pyramid, dwelling on a compact and differentiated pendant mass in which the record studios and concert halls are located. Production and broadcasting studios are hanging on the steel concrete core of the building and are surrounded by offices, which provide additional sound isolation for disturbances from outside. 6 floors of editors offices are placed along the perimeter of pyramidal steel construction. This construction is made of massive steel beams with network of diagonal trusses. Building core is 4 floors higher than the pyramid and is capped by the broadcasting emitter tube.
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Description : The monument „Ballad of a Hanged“ is part of a group of monuments, dedicated to the victims of fascism during II World War. It is a marble and metal construction.
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