#Sports facility #Bratislava #Slovakia #1931
Viedenská 24
851 01
Bratislava,
Slovakia
Public transport: Pri sade
Access: Public building, free entry during working hours
Today's use: Restaurant
Description
The building is designed as a rectangle intersected by a taller central block that serves as the stairwell. On the second floor of the stairwell, one reaches the house’s terrace. The concrete frame structure accommodated all the facilities for the rowers on the ground floor. The first floor, furnished with tubular steel chairs and white curtains, was likewise designed by Emil Belluš. The top of the main building is used as a roof terrace. This building lines the bank of the Danube, much like the comparable Propeller Ship Station by the same architect.
During the most recent reconstruction, the glass façade on the first floor was replaced with walls containing windows. The stated reason was to improve the building’s insulation.
Description
The building is designed as a rectangle intersected by a taller central block that serves as the stairwell. On the second floor of the stairwell, one reaches the house’s terrace. The concrete frame structure accommodated all the facilities for the rowers on the ground floor. The first floor, furnished with tubular steel chairs and white curtains, was likewise designed by Emil Belluš. The top of the main building is used as a roof terrace. This building lines the bank of the Danube, much like the comparable Propeller Ship Station by the same architect.
During the most recent reconstruction, the glass façade on the first floor was replaced with walls containing windows. The stated reason was to improve the building’s insulation.
History
The history of competitive rowing in Bratislava dates back to the 19th century. The Hungarian-speaking club was established together with a clubhouse. In 1931, the Slovak rowing club was built next to it, followed shortly afterwards by the German-speaking rowing club. The Slovak club was designed by Emil Belluš, who was himself a rower.
During the most recent reconstruction, the building’s function was expanded to include a restaurant. The remainder of the building is used by the Slovak Rowing Club. The lower ground floor contains the boat storage facilities, while the upper floor houses the offices and the restaurant. The lettering for the club is placed towards the river side.
History
The history of competitive rowing in Bratislava dates back to the 19th century. The Hungarian-speaking club was established together with a clubhouse. In 1931, the Slovak rowing club was built next to it, followed shortly afterwards by the German-speaking rowing club. The Slovak club was designed by Emil Belluš, who was himself a rower.
During the most recent reconstruction, the building’s function was expanded to include a restaurant. The remainder of the building is used by the Slovak Rowing Club. The lower ground floor contains the boat storage facilities, while the upper floor houses the offices and the restaurant. The lettering for the club is placed towards the river side.
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