In a world often plagued by isolation, RAC Residential High-Rises in Bratislava, a collaborative endeavor by AllesWirdGut and a team of global experts, emerge as more than just buildings. These towering structures transcend mere construction, pioneering a captivating urban landscape that invigorates human connections, countering the prevailing apathy in many locales.
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RAC Residential High-Rises’ Design Concept
Eminently visible, the RAC Residential High-Rises project comprises two towering entities: a 20-floor northern edifice and a 17-floor southern counterpart, interconnected by an elegant eight-story central structure. AllesWirdGut, as the lead architects, focused beyond the mere architectural layout of the apartments, ranging from cozy single units to spacious family dwellings and luxurious penthouses boasting charming terraces. Their attention also centered on the façade, an innovative design adorned with distinctive cubiform loggias. This dynamic three-dimensional outer layer augments outdoor space. It provides shelter from the elements, shielding residents from the sun, wind, and rain.
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Stepping inside, the foyers amaze with their double-height ceilings, offering ample space that accentuates the significance of communal zones. The rooftop parking deck at the central link building is a prime example of this commitment. This practical space further underscores the project’s emphasis on shared spaces.
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The ethos of collaborative creation led to a convergence of brilliant minds from around the world, facilitated by the Slovak developer CORWIN. Notable contributors include Transsolar, entrusted with climate control and building services; MAN MADE LAND, responsible for the landscape architecture; and raum & kommunikation, in partnership with AllesWirdGut, crafting innovative social interaction concepts.
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The outcome is nothing short of a beacon amid Bratislava’s northeastern brownfield terrain. The RAC Residential High-Rises stand as a testament to enduring design, resilience against transient architectural trends, and serving as a paradigm worth emulating. Beyond the physical, these structures possess an intelligence that transcends convention, lifting the importance of social and human interaction to unprecedented heights. In essence, RAC Residential High-Rises stand not as solitary edifices but as vibrant communities poised to reshape and elevate urban living.
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Project Info:
- Architects: AllesWirdGut Architektur
- Area: 21500 m²
- Year: 2022
- Photographs: tschinkersten fotografie
- Structural Engineers: Polivka, Hörmann & Partners
- Landscape Architects: MAN MADE LAND
- Design Team: Michal Stehlík, Olaf Härtel, Ondřej Stehlík, Teresa Aćimović | AllesWirdGut
- Client: Corwin a.s.
- Consultant In Energy System: Transsolar Energietechnik GmbH
- Sociologist: raum & kommunikation GmbH
- City: Bratislava
- Country: Slovakia
