Bratislava Wallenrod brings life back to the city
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Tisková zpráva
08.05.2015 08:00
Tisková zpráva
08.05.2015 08:00
The administrative building with a romantic, aristocratically sounding name Wallenrod is the first Central European structure with a "green facade." Behind this technically and aesthetically innovative project are architects who decided to also take on the role of developers, guiding Wallenrod from plans to the handover to individual tenants.
Mickiewicz Street rediscovered for architecture
Bratislava, like other cities affected by socialism, struggles with the devastation of urban architectural style and the lack of urban planning thought from that era. Mickiewicz Street is an example that, in the immediate vicinity of the tourist center, there is a lack of attractive space for regular business and administrative activity as well as any urban greenery. Yet, several architecturally valuable buildings were created here during the interwar period, and it used to be a place of popular cafés, which the current gray traffic artery has long since lost. Bringing life back to Mickiewicz Street, providing representative spaces for business - this was the main idea behind the building's creation. It was named after the progressive nobleman character from the famous Mickiewicz novel, and the project authors thereby aligned themselves with the legacy of his vision, with which he fought for his country.
Wallenrod - a facade according to the seasons
Wallenrod was designed as a commercial administrative facility that would also serve as a pleasant meeting place and daily life. Because the architects became developers as well, it was entirely realized in accordance with this design. For the first time in Central Europe, they decided to work with green architecture, which is undoubtedly a significant trend in contemporary urban living.
The vertical garden is a dominant feature of the building and is certainly already making its way into the awareness of visitors to Bratislava. The greenery is enclosed within the double facade space, with an internally ventilated layer and an outer glass layer. An irrigation system is installed here, and the plant composition accounts for temperature fluctuations from frosts to tropical heat. Maintenance takes place twice a year. The advantages for residents need no emphasis - imagine a working day in an office that is shielded and soundproofed by the facade and greenery, additionally equipped with shading. However, it is also significantly important from an urbanistic and aesthetic standpoint. The facade changes with the seasons and is the only place with growing greenery in the surrounding area.
Ytong - a solution for skeletal buildings
Wallenrod is a skeletal construction with walls made of Ytong aerated concrete. The advantage of the blocks is the high productivity of work, which can be achieved due to larger component formats and thin-layer masonry. This allows construction companies to meet the demands of current investors for the pace of construction and the commissioning of the building in the shortest possible time. Designers appreciate that with the Ytong system, there is no need to adapt the building to height or length modules, nor are special accessories required.
From the same building material manufacturer, Silka calcium-silicate blocks were used here, which provide excellent soundproofing. The insulation for the garage ceilings also comes from their range, using Multipor mineral boards. Their significant advantage is fire resistance of class A1. Moreover, the easy application without the need for anchoring and surface finishes saves time and labor costs.
Wallenrod - a building of the future or already of today?
Although it might seem that this is a somewhat romantic idea that will be fully appreciated in the future, reality shows that Slovak tenants have matured in their demands as well. The occupancy of Wallenrod and the demand for spaces within it just one year after its opening vindicates its designers. The community of those who work and do business here is successfully expanding.
Business center Wallenrod
Location: Mickiewicz Street, Bratislava
Authors: Igor Lichý, Tomáš Šebo, Emanuel Zatlukaj
Investor: ITB Development
Construction start: August 2012
Construction completion: Autumn 2013
Total investment: 6 million euros
Built-up area: 622.7 m²
Enclosed volume: 17,572 m³
Leasable area: 2,650 m²
Number of parking spaces: 48
Mickiewicz Street rediscovered for architecture
Bratislava, like other cities affected by socialism, struggles with the devastation of urban architectural style and the lack of urban planning thought from that era. Mickiewicz Street is an example that, in the immediate vicinity of the tourist center, there is a lack of attractive space for regular business and administrative activity as well as any urban greenery. Yet, several architecturally valuable buildings were created here during the interwar period, and it used to be a place of popular cafés, which the current gray traffic artery has long since lost. Bringing life back to Mickiewicz Street, providing representative spaces for business - this was the main idea behind the building's creation. It was named after the progressive nobleman character from the famous Mickiewicz novel, and the project authors thereby aligned themselves with the legacy of his vision, with which he fought for his country.
Wallenrod - a facade according to the seasons
Wallenrod was designed as a commercial administrative facility that would also serve as a pleasant meeting place and daily life. Because the architects became developers as well, it was entirely realized in accordance with this design. For the first time in Central Europe, they decided to work with green architecture, which is undoubtedly a significant trend in contemporary urban living.
The vertical garden is a dominant feature of the building and is certainly already making its way into the awareness of visitors to Bratislava. The greenery is enclosed within the double facade space, with an internally ventilated layer and an outer glass layer. An irrigation system is installed here, and the plant composition accounts for temperature fluctuations from frosts to tropical heat. Maintenance takes place twice a year. The advantages for residents need no emphasis - imagine a working day in an office that is shielded and soundproofed by the facade and greenery, additionally equipped with shading. However, it is also significantly important from an urbanistic and aesthetic standpoint. The facade changes with the seasons and is the only place with growing greenery in the surrounding area.
Ytong - a solution for skeletal buildings
Wallenrod is a skeletal construction with walls made of Ytong aerated concrete. The advantage of the blocks is the high productivity of work, which can be achieved due to larger component formats and thin-layer masonry. This allows construction companies to meet the demands of current investors for the pace of construction and the commissioning of the building in the shortest possible time. Designers appreciate that with the Ytong system, there is no need to adapt the building to height or length modules, nor are special accessories required.
From the same building material manufacturer, Silka calcium-silicate blocks were used here, which provide excellent soundproofing. The insulation for the garage ceilings also comes from their range, using Multipor mineral boards. Their significant advantage is fire resistance of class A1. Moreover, the easy application without the need for anchoring and surface finishes saves time and labor costs.
Wallenrod - a building of the future or already of today?
Although it might seem that this is a somewhat romantic idea that will be fully appreciated in the future, reality shows that Slovak tenants have matured in their demands as well. The occupancy of Wallenrod and the demand for spaces within it just one year after its opening vindicates its designers. The community of those who work and do business here is successfully expanding.
Business center Wallenrod
Location: Mickiewicz Street, Bratislava
Authors: Igor Lichý, Tomáš Šebo, Emanuel Zatlukaj
Investor: ITB Development
Construction start: August 2012
Construction completion: Autumn 2013
Total investment: 6 million euros
Built-up area: 622.7 m²
Enclosed volume: 17,572 m³
Leasable area: 2,650 m²
Number of parking spaces: 48
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