Sky Park (Bratislava) Explained

Sky Park is a premium mixed-use building complex under construction in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is composed of one main residential tower which is set to reach a height of 119 metres (390 ft) tall upon its completion in 2027, four identical lower-rise residential towers measuring 105 metres (355 ft) tall, one office tower measuring 79 metres (259 ft) tall and renovated National cultural monument Jurkovič Heating Plant by famous Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič.^{[5] [6]} All five residential towers housing 1,441 apartments.^{[7] [8]}

History

Architecture

The building complex is located on a former industrial site situated between the Čulenova, Bottova and Továrenská streets. The only formerly functional building of the site still standing in the present is the National cultural monument of the Jurkovič Heating Plant of the former Apollo Refinery which was renovated.^[9]

Although the project was presented in 2010, the construction on the project only began in December 2016.^[10] The first three residential towers were officially completed in 2020. The construction of the fourth residential tower started in 2021 and was completed in 2024. All four towers housing 1,048 apartments.^[11] The facade of the buildings is custom-mixed, warm and at the same time matte, concepted in slightly de-saturated bronze color with the depth and properties of a metallic surface.^{[12] [13]}

The apartments in the buildings are individually designed so that every square meter is fully usable. The building complex includes a park with more than 35,000 m² of greenery and it was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and Townshend Landscape Architects in collaboration with Slovak architect Igor Marko.^[14]

Currently, the construction of the main fifth residential high-rise building called Sky Park Tower is underway. The main building with 393 apartments will have a different design, namely the appearance of two connected lower-rise buildings of the complex. During the creation of this building, the park will also be expanded.^[15] With expected completion in 2027, it will be the last posthumous completed project with direct involvment of Zaha Hadid before her death.^[16]

The Sky Park Office building represents the section part of the complex. It was designed by the architectural studio Vietzke & Borstelmann Architekten and was completed in 2021. The building has 18 floors, stands at 79 metres tall and disposes of 31,000 m² of leasable area. The building meets the requirements of sustainability in accordance with the LEED Gold Certificate awarded in 2021 and also meets the requirements for a healthy working environment through the WELL Gold certification awarded the same year.^{[17] [18]}

The construction of Sky Park Tower, Sky Park Residence, Sky Park Offices and the reconstruction of Jurkovič Heating Plant contributed to a significant revitalization of the original industrial area of the city which was hit by the bombing in 1944 during World War II.

Buildings

Sky Park consisting of the following buildings:

Name[19]	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Completion year	Ref.
Sky Park Tower		119m (390feet)	33	2027/2028
Sky Park Residence I		105m (344feet)	31	2020
Sky Park Residence II
Sky Park Residence III
Sky Park Residence IV				2024
Sky Park Offices		79m (259feet)	18	2021
				2021

See also

• Eurovea City
• List of tallest buildings in Slovakia
• List of tallest buildings in Bratislava
• List of tallest residential buildings

External links

• Sky Park at Penta Real Estate
• Sky Park at Alto Real Estate
• Sky Park at Zaha Hadid Architects
• Sky Park at Pantograph
• Sky Park at GFI
• Sky Park at Townshend Landscape Architects
• Sky Park at Marko&Placemakers
• Sky Park at CTBUH
• Sky Park Residence Apartment Interior Gallery
• Sky Park Residence Penthouse Interior Gallery

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sky Park C01 Bratislava, Slovakia. strucon.sk. StruCon. September 21, 2024.
2. Web site: V centre mesta vyrastú 30-poschodové vežiaky. Odštartovali projekt Sky Park . Bratislavské noviny . 5 December 2016.
3. Web site: Zaha Hadid project brings a new public park to Bratislava . The Slovak Spectator.
4. Web site: Jurkovič heating plant in Bratislava receives global architecture award . The Slovak Spectator.
5. Web site: Iconic living by Zaha Hadid Architects - Sky Park. skypark.sk. SkyPark. September 21, 2024.
6. Web site: How much does the most expensive penthouse in Zaha Hadid's project in Bratislava cost?. spectator.sme.sk. The Slovak Spectator. May 16, 2018. September 21, 2024.
7. Web site: Sky Park . Yimba.
8. Web site: Sky Park Tower . Yimba.
9. Web site: Conversion of Jurkovič Heating Plant National Cultural Monument / df creative group. ArchDaily. Paula. Pintos. September 21, 2024.
10. Web site: Súťaž na projekt Čulenova vyhrala Zaha Hadid . Bratislavské noviny . 15 October 2010.
11. Web site: Sky Park . Yimba.
12. Web site: Alto launches Sky Park arch-comp. eurobuildcee.com. nathan. North. September 20, 2023. September 21, 2024.
13. Web site: Zaha Hadid Architects Breaks Ground on Sky Park Development on Industrial Site in Bratislava. ArchDaily. Patrick. Lynch. September 21, 2024.
14. Web site: Zaha hadid architects unveils sky park masterplan for bratislava. designboom.com. designboom. September 21, 2024.
15. Web site: SKY PARK / Our projects / Penta Real Estate. Pental Real Estate. www.pentarealestate.com. 2021-12-13. sk.
16. Web site: Sky Park Tower . 2024-09-19 . Sky Park Tower . 19 September 2024 . en-US.
17. Web site: SKY PARK by Zaha Hadid. skypark.sk. 2021-12-13. sk.
18. Web site: SKY PARK Offices is approved / News / Penta Real Estate. www.pentarealestate.com. 2021-12-13. sk.
19. Web site: Z kancelárskej ikony rezidenčná. Sky Park Tower mení funkciu. yimba.sk. Adrian. Gubčo. sk. February 23, 2023. September 21, 2024.