The House of Culture in the Ružinov district of Bratislava was originally designed as part of a compact amenity centre. This urban concept was eventually abandoned, and several solitary buildings were created in the area instead (Junior Hotel, House of Culture, Ružinov Shopping Centre, administrative building of Kerametal).
The core of the layout of the House of Culture is the central foyer, which serves as a main communication, dispersal and lounge space. The central foyer is dominated by an illuminating sculpture - a huge cluster of reflecting glass spheres, suspended in the middle above the fountain. Daytime lighting of this space is provided by dome skylights. On both sides of the foyer, individual units are arranged on two floors. The House of Culture has only one hall. Its multifunctionality was ensured by the architects by the use of a retractable floor. The second communal space is the clubhouse with a capacity of 150 seats, which was optimally suited for small stage forms, puppet theatre or discussions.
The building was realised as a prefabricated reinforced concrete skeleton. The authors acknowledged the composition of the skeleton both in the interior and in the exterior. The solution of the facade differentiates the load-bearing and supported structures. While the exterior shell was clad in white slats, the concrete surfaces of the skeleton were left in a white coating.
author of the description: Monika Bočková
Bibliography:
BAHNA, Vladimír - BREZA, Mikuláš - MALOVANÝ, Marián: Dom kultúry v bratislavskom Ružinove. Projekt 1987, roč. 29, č. 8, s. 12.
KRIVOŠOVÁ, Jana - LUKÁČOVÁ, Elena: Premeny súčasnej architektúry Slovenska. Bratislava: Alfa, 1990, s. 161-162.
