Out & About: Reconstruction and extension of the Slovak National Gallery

Join us for a walking tour of the new SNG with Architects BKPŠ! The authors of the Slovak National Gallery reconstruction will guide you through its premises, introducing the restoration process, architecture, and highlights of the complex. In his lecture, architect Pavol Paňák (Architects BKPŠ) will highlight selected older and recently awarded works to reflect on the profile of the Mies van der Rohe Prize from the late 1980s until the present day.

Reconstruction and extension of the Slovak National Gallery by Architects BKPŠ

The refurbishment and extension of the are a of the Slovak National Gallery was an unusually complex and multi-layered task. Apart of meeting the new requirements of the program on the limited area of the plot, the reconstruction of the late modern period was particularly difficult because of missing metodology. It was also necessary to correct several shortcomings originating from previous reconstructions and extensions in the 1950s and 1970s. A new entrance vestibule was created in the baroque central wing and the exhibition spaces were supplemented with a new exhibition hall for large installations and events. The body of the new depository was added to the existing volumes. Originally a relatively closed ensemble, it is conceived as an area open to the public through courtyards, passageways and permeability of ground floor spaces. It should be a place for a wide range of different activities. The atmosphere of this complex is intended to inspire by the medium of contrasting architectural neighbourhood and unique exhibition spaces.

Guided tour: 22 May / 18:00 CET

Meeting point:
SNG, Rázusovo nábrežie 1,
Bratislava
Meeting Location

◾Guided Tour and lecture with architects
◾In collaboration with Architects BKPŠ: Martin Kusý, Pavol Paňák, Martin Kusý Jr., Mária Kusáand the Slovak National Gallery

Language: Slovak

Register here:
Guided Tour → https://sng.sk/sk/sng-bratislava/podujatia/den-architektury-v-sng-prehliadky-galerie-s-architektmi-bkps
Lecture → https://sng.sk/sk/sng-bratislava/podujatia/den-architektury-v-sng-poucenie-z-miesa

Out & About 2024

“Out & About. Discovering Architecture. EUmies Awards 2024” will take place from April onwards in over 30 European places in which shortlisted works of the prize are located. Organised by Creative Europe, Fundació Mies van der Rohe and the indisputable expertise of Guiding Architects, everybody has the opportunity to know much more about buildings and public spaces in their cities or in places that they are visiting with the authors, clients and people who know them well.