Architecture

Bytový dom s polyfunkciou - Dubový Vŕšok v Pezinku

Matúš Slanina
STU in Bratislava - Faculty of Civil Engineering
Slovakia

Project idea

The submitted design of the multifunctional residential building “DUBOVÝ VŔŠOK” located in the town of Pezinok represents a conceptually well-developed housing project embedded in the broader urban context of the town. The main objective of the project is to create a modern, functional, and architecturally valuable structure that respects its surroundings while providing a high standard of living for its residents.
The architectural concept is based on the principle of decentralized placement on the plot, which ensures sufficient natural lighting for the apartments and visual continuity with the surrounding development. Through its massing, scale, choice of materials, and stepped floor arrangement, the building smoothly integrates into the neighboring area of family houses while also creating an urban-forming element with a high-quality communal living environment.
The core aim of the design is to offer a diverse composition of residential units (from one- to four-room apartments), complemented by social spaces, service facilities, and loggias that foster community life. The functional and spatial layout is designed to meet the demands of comfortable and flexible living, while also considering the adaptability to changing needs of the occupants.
The architectural expression of the building combines traditional natural materials (ceramics, wood) with modern design elements. The concept works with asymmetry, horizontal segmentation, and volumetric stepping, reflecting a philosophy of harmonious integration of nature and architecture.
The project also emphasizes ecological sustainability, efficient spatial solutions, and technical rationality. All of these aspects aim to create a high-quality, long-term sustainable living environment in an attractive location with excellent accessibility and connections to the surrounding urban structures.

Project description

The project addresses the design of a multifunctional residential building located on the outskirts of the town of Pezinok, on plot no. 5244/37. The building consists of one underground and five above-ground floors and is primarily intended for housing, complemented by ancillary functions such as rental spaces, a boiler room, janitorial facilities, and parking. The design includes comprehensive urban, architectural, spatial, structural, and material solutions.
The scope also includes capacity data, design of technical infrastructure (parking, utilities, service connections), circulation system, layout of individual residential units, building height articulation, as well as the form and massing in relation to the surrounding environment. The structure is designed with emphasis on functional and aesthetic integration into the existing urban fabric, utilizing natural and durable materials.

Technical information

The building comprises one underground and five above-ground floors and is primarily intended for residential use. The proposed design occupies a total built-up area of 455 m² on a 2202 m² site, resulting in a site coverage index of 20.7% and a green space coefficient of 61.4%. The total enclosed building volume reaches 2810 m³.
The project includes a total of 13 residential units of various sizes, ranging from one-room to four-room apartments. Additionally, one non-residential unit is planned for rental use. Parking is provided through 13 parking spaces, with 6 located on the surface and 7 in the underground garage.
From a structural perspective, the building utilizes a masonry load-bearing system made of Porotherm ceramic blocks with a thickness of 440 mm. The internal partition walls are constructed from ceramic blocks ranging from 140 mm to 300 mm in thickness. Floor slabs are designed as reinforced concrete panels. The roof is flat and green, with drainage achieved through roof inlets.
The building envelope is insulated using an external contact insulation system finished with silicate plaster and partially clad with larch wood panels. Windows and doors are constructed from plastic or aluminum profiles fitted with triple glazing. Waterproofing is provided by an asphalt-based system supplemented with thermal insulation layers made of XPS and EPS materials.
The choice of materials and color palette is intended to ensure that the architecture harmonizes with the surrounding environment. Natural elements such as wood, ceramics, and concrete are combined with modern architectural features, emphasizing the ecological and durable nature of the design.

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