Localisation
| Regional hierarchical level (NUTS III) | Bratislavský region |
| District level (LAU1) | Bratislava I |
| Municipality (LAU2) | Bratislava |
| Connection to traffic network | Highway D1, Highway D2, Highway M15 to Hungary, Highway D4 |
Main factors of successful redevelopment process
- General localization – located in Bratislava (capital of Slovak Republic)
- Specific localization – in proximity to the city centre
- Transport links – Good connection to the highway system (Highway D1, Highway D2, Highway M15 to Hungary, Highway D4)
- Attractiveness of the site and objects (historical, architectural, esthetic value and image of a site) - Rescue of old historical industrial building
Brief description of site and current use
This site is situated on Bottova street, which was in 19th and 20th century the most industrial zone in Bratislava. In 1894 there was the Kablo and later there was Apollo refinery which was in 1944 bombed. The remaining industrial building was used for needs of building industries in the period of the centrally planned economy (1948-1989).
The design factory is the one of the examples of successful revitalization which keeps history of this place. There are three main architects responsible for this reconstruction: Martin Paško, Zuzana Zacharová and Zoran Michalčák.
Area of design factory is often used for expositions and presentation of contemporary architecture and design from the whole world. There are also educational seminars, workshops and lectures meant for fans of design and architecture but also for experts.
Original use – basic description
| Original use | Old factory hall (Apollo, Kablo) located on Bottova street |
| Area | 0,1 ha |
| Type of site | Industrial |
Current state – basic description
| Current use | Museum/Art gallery |
| % of built-up area | About 80% |
| State of environment | Decontamination was not necessary |
| New use from | 2005 |
| Total costs | 1 200 000 EU |
| Owner of site | Bratislava |
Contact to stakeholders
| Owner of site |
Bratislava I City Martin Paško, CEO Zuzana Zacharová, commercial manager |
| Local Public administration |
Mayor of Bratislava RNDr. Milan Ftáčnik, CSc. primator@bratislava.sk |
| Investors participating at redevelopment | Not participated |
| NGOs | Not participated |
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