Narodna Banka Slovenska | National Bank of Slovakia Bratislava

The new building of the Slovak National Bank was completed in 2002. The skyscraper is remarkable for its 111 m height and for the technical solution. On the roof there is a heliport with a wonderful view over the whole city. The tower is located in Bratislava I District – the Old Town. Through its spacious, and in particular its technical facilities, it creates optimal conditions for NBS employees to perform all the central-bank functions.
Urban and architectural solution of the construction arose from a public tender. The winning architectural proposal that of the designers Ing. arch. Martin Kusý and Ing. arch. Pavol Paňák. The architectural and construction solution for the building is purpose oriented, pleasing to the eye and efficient. It fulfils the most modern technical and environmental criteria as well as the highest demands for the economical operation of the building and quality of the work environment.
The basic architectural concept in the composition of the new NBS building is the contrast of its strong horizontal base and out of this a growing tower.