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The gospel in modern guise: the unique world of Peter Ličko
The Slovak illustrator takes a new approach to religious themes, while his architectural background gives his work a more profound dimension. His stunning artwork offers a unique visual experience and pushes the traditional boundaries of the gospel and faith representation.
Ličko is originally from central Slovakia, but after university, he
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Design and business—can they work together?
Today, a good idea is no longer enough for a successful business—you need to be able to sell it. Design is a tool that can pay huge dividends, even in non-creative industries, if used properly. How good are Central European businesses at this?
The Innovation Center (IC) of the
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How much do we like the West in the region?
On Tuesday, 30 May, a demonstration took place in Prague. The demonstrators were protesting against the deployment of a US military base in Czechia, which is a symbolic issue for more than one reason.
A tense demonstration took place in Prague on 30 May when hundreds of people gathered in
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Combining industrial heritage and modern design: introducing WERK restaurant in Bratislava
Jurkovičova Tepláreň, the only preserved industrial heritage building from the original Apollo refinery complex has undergone a radical transformation in recent years. The original structure of the multifunctional building complex in downtown Bratislava now serves as a melting pot for a new community of corporate clients, startups, and freelancers. This
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Bratislava’s biggest fountain revived
After sixteen years, the flower-shaped steel fountain will be back in service on Bratislava’s Námestie Slobody.
The Družba fountain in Bratislava’s Námestie Slobody (Freedom Square) will be back in operation this summer. The fountain was built in 1980 by architects Virgil Droppa and Juraj Hlavica and sculptors Karol
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New Vydrica complex visualization released
The construction of Vydrica, one of the most anticipated development projects in Bratislava, is progressing according to plan.
The complex will comprise 375 apartments, offices, shops, and cultural spaces on 3.7 hectares of land. The first apartments will be ready for occupancy in the second half of 2024.
The
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Cheap Ukrainian grain destroys Central Europe
The massive imports of Ukrainian grain and its economic consequences are causing turmoil among Central and Eastern Europe’s farmers in the past few months. The problems even affect Polish politics: Henryk Kowalczyk, Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, resigned on 5 April amid growing protests and the
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Other kind of attractions in Bratislava | Lenka L. Lukačovičová: Lonely Planet Trnávka
Lenka L. Lukačovičová’s project Lonely Planet Trnávka shows us an unknown face of Bratislava, which you won’t find in any kind of travel guide.
Hlavné námestie (Main Square), Blue Church, Museum of City History, Castle, Saint Martin’s Cathedral. These are the ‘Top Choices’ among the ‘Must See
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Matterhorn removed from Toblerone packaging
From late 2023, part of the production will move to Slovakia, so the image of the Swiss mountain peak will no longer be authorized to use.
“Swissness” legislation introduced in 2017 restricts the use of the national flag, as well as other indicators of Swiss provenance, in foodstuffs, industrial products,
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“Our mission is to help people understand each other better” | Kvalitný Slang
Red flag, liter, vidlibus. Some may have clear idea of their meaning, while others can get caught offguard when trying to pinpoint the meaning of an otherwise familiar word in the given context. Or what’s more, one might even catch a word that they have never heard before. The
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Folk traditions revived | The Slovak Party21art
The Party in the 21st Century team has created a unique cultural asset in Slovakia. The team for this extraordinary project consists of photographers Ľubomír Sabo and Zuzana Sénášiová, ethnologist Katarína Sabová, two talented painters Sarah Avni and Ivana Mintálová, and face painters Andrea Ľubocká and Patrik Rago. Their aim
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Nordic World Ski Championships start today in Planica, Slovenia
Between 21 February and 5 March, Planica will host Slovenia’s biggest sporting event ever, the 43rd Nordic World Ski Championships.
Located in a protected glacial valley in the northern Julian Alps, Planica, also referred to as the Snow Queen, is one of the country’s national symbols. The first
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US withdraws Patriot missile defense system from Slovakia
The US Army withdraws a Patriot air defense missile system from the Malacky-Kuchyňa airbase in Slovakia. The decision also entails the departure of 100 American soldiers.
The Patriot missile defense system will be moved to Germany from Slovakia. According to Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad’, the Patriot system will be
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Bratislava’s GBC5 office building completed
Galvaniho Business Center 5 is the fifth unit of the administrative center located on the eastern edge of Bratislava’s Ružinov borough, near the D1 highway and the airport.
GBC 5 is a multifunctional unit in a building complex consisting of commercial parks, shopping malls and rows, showrooms, hotels, and
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What is Central and Eastern Europe’s economic outlook in 2023?
Europe, just like the rest of the world, is going through a difficult period, which is far from over. As we finally recovered from the pandemic, Russia attacked Ukraine, and the developed world has been hit by a severe economic and energy crisis. The plight is far from ideal, but
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Ephemerality cast in porcelain—Štefan Sekáč’s art
They are at once delightful and thought-provoking, while also remaining functional: Štefan Sekáč’s objects are shaped by aesthetics, experimentation, and, not least, criticism.
The Slovak designer says that his love of ceramics and porcelain began to develop after he was accepted at the secondary school of arts in Košice.
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Faces of cities | 32nd Bratislava Month of Photography
Every November, the Bratislava Month of Photography presents exhibitions that reflect current events in the world and showcase the values of photography. This year, the Slovak capital will once again host a number of exhibitions, mainly by Slovak and Central European artists. Let’s take a look at three of
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Like a local Bratislava 2 | FACH, SUVENIR, Chez Balzac
Ahoj! In this gourmet edition of “Like a Local” in Bratislava, we’ll guide you through places that are more than meets the eye, that have hidden value, and where you can, as we say in Slovak, “kill two flies with one blow.” Anyway, let’s start in the heart
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Brutalism and personal stories in the spotlight | Film and Architecture Festival 2022
During the event, 34 short and feature films will be screened in 24 cities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and participants are invited to discussions with filmmakers and experts.
The festival aims to draw attention not only to renowned figures in the profession, but also to the lesser-known creators
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Five must-read contemporary Slovak books
The International Book Festival Budapest, which takes place between 29 September and 2 October, focuses on the literature of a selected country each year, alongside the latest Hungarian releases. This time the guest is Slovakia, so here are five books to look out for!
Pavel Vilikovský: The Story of a
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Scenic lakes in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
In the first suffocating heatwave of the summer, all we can think of is a refreshing dip in the water surrounded by nature. Luckily for us, our country and our neighbors are also rich in beautiful lakes, perfect for a carefree swim. And if you’re looking for an active
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The wonderful linen | TOP 5
In the heatwave that lasts for weeks, one of the hardest tasks is figuring out what to wear that is at once breezy yet comfortable to wear. The dress made of natural linen is not only comfortable, but also really pleasant and always fashionable for summer wear. In our selection
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Locked in panel blocks | Michal Zahornacky
Regular blocks in pastel tones and strange, dense compositions: Slovakian photo artist Michal Zahornacky have placed the feeling of isolation into a new dimension.
Michal Zahornacky started to form an interest towards photography ten years ago, as a means of artistic self-expression: he sees it as a medium allowing him
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The transition of two countries in one: Czechoslovakia | The transition to democracy in our region – Part VII.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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A meditative hiding place: Elysium Spa, Bratislava
Elysium Spa in Bratislava provides relaxation and tranquility: the wooden furniture, the tiles and the relaxation rooms offer different space experience and impulses. The urban bath was designed by the team of Slovak Grau Architects. Let’s see!
In Greek mythology, Elysium is a conception of the afterlife, where those
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An extraordinary bookshop, the Slovak way
It is not only the range of books on offer but also the business model that is quite unusual for Brot Books Deli in Bratislava. There is no girls’ fiction or Scandinavian crime fiction, but plenty of exciting books and magazines that would make a creative lick all ten fingers.
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Rare bird species can also be watched from this rest stop along the Danube in Slovakia
Not far from the Slovak capital, alongside the Danube, among the reeds and bushy trees, a wooden shelter overlooking the horizon welcomes bikers and hikers, but it’s a great spot for observing birds nesting on the river, as well. The project is the result of a workshop in cooperation
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How Lithuanian elves fight Russian disinformation trolls
Fake news, fake demonstrations, and incitement against NATO. The war is also being waged online. Russian, often paid, internet trolls are being countered by a secretive Lithuanian volunteer group: the Elves. From less than 50 Lithuanians at the beginning, there are now thousands of active elves in Lithuania and abroad.
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Scenic lakes in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
In the first suffocating heatwave of the summer, all we can think of is a refreshing dip in the water surrounded by nature. Luckily for us, our country and our neighbors are also rich in beautiful lakes, perfect for a carefree swim. And if you’re looking for an active
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Education for Ukrainian refugee children – how European countries help
Children must receive education, including those fleeing the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Many of them are still not back in the school system, but some attend online classes, and throughout Europe, several Ukrainian schools were established to provide education and community for refugee children. Report from Hype&Hyper on how different
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“How happy the people living here must be!” | Leaving the city part 2—Vaskapu Kastély Pince, Mohács
Someone can have several homes in life: Géza Galán’s story began in Bratislava and continued in Budapest before a fateful Búsójárás (meaning “Busó-walking”, a tradition which includes the Busós of Mohács wearing masks, listening to folk music, parading and dancing—the Transl.) in Mohács made him fall in love
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Exceptional tastes with fabulous surroundings—the best street food places in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
The dilemma is familiar to everyone when we want to have a delicious lunch or dinner with our family, friends, or perhaps a larger company, but we can’t find a solution when choosing the right restaurant, because everyone wants different kinds of food. However, it is not worth getting
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The Visegrád Group is neither a geopolitical nor a military entity | Neighbourhood Dialogues x V4
Hungarian experts discussed the war’s impact on the Visegrád Group, the refugee crisis, the oil and gas embargo, and Ukraine’s road to EU membership. Hype&Hyper’s conference coverage from Budapest.
It seems the Russo-Ukrainian war has undermined the unity of the Visegrád Group, and the alliance lost
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Rebuilding Ukraine is an enormous opportunity | Neighbourhood Dialogues x V4
Central Europe is an ambiguous concept, and future challenges might further strengthen the cooperation of the Visegrád Group members, despite the current conflicts. Czech, Slovak, and American experts debated on the Visegrád Group and Central and Eastern Europe. Conference coverage from Hype & Hyper.
The first question is if Central Europe
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Ten thousand IT experts are missing from Slovakia | Innovation and startups in the CEE region - Part III.
The Russo-Ukrainian war has put Central and Eastern Europe in the international spotlight; our region has great potential, but many problems hold back innovation. Unfortunately, Slovak education’s quality is below par, and 10.000 IT experts are missing from the job market. But, regarding environmental protection, Slovakia might be
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The most stylish cosmetics of the region | TOP 5
Conscious skincare starts with choosing the best lotions for you. But it’s easy to get lost in the sea of cosmetics, so it pays off to look for the most effective ingredients on the boxes of different serums and facials. Fortunately, more and more brands are finding that minimalist
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A régió legstílusosabb kozmetikumai | TOP 5
A tudatos bőrápolás a számunkra legmegfelelőbb krémek kiválasztásánál kezdődik. A kozmetikumok tengerében azonban könnyű elveszni, ezért érdemes minél hatékonyabb összetevők után kutatni a különböző szérumok és arcpakolások dobozain. Szerencsére egyre több márka gondolja úgy, hogy egy minimalista csomagolás sokkal jobban mutat a fürdőszobánk polcán, a letisztult arculattal rendelkező tégelyek jól
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Like a local Bratislava—Pán Králiček Priestor, WERK, After
Our Like a local series conquers Eastern Europe! In our latest special episode, our resident Marika Majorova takes us on a tour of Bratislava’s city center to show us the most exciting little spots.
Welcome to Bratislava. Ahoj! If you’ve just arrived to Bratislava via the recently opened
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Stylish showrooms in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
It is important for all brands to address potential customers not only with their high-quality products and ingenious online campaigns, but also to make the purchasing process an experience in some way. One of the best ways to do this today is to design a stylish showroom, where visitors can
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Stílusos showroomok Kelet-Európából | TOP 5
Minden márka számára fontos, hogy a potenciális vevőket ne csak a kiemelkedő minőségű árucikkeivel és az ötletes online kampányaival szólítsa meg, hanem, hogy a vásárlás folyamatát élménnyé tegye valamilyen módon. Napjainkban erre az egyik legjobb módszer egy stílusos showroom kialakítása, ahol az érdeklődők egy – a szokványos, egyhangú bolti környezettől merőben
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3 interior designers from the region who are worth keeping on your radar—V.
It’s no secret that we’re fans of interiors with esthetic and pleasant atmospheres; where the colors, textures, furniture and objects create something that’s hard to replicate and can instantly influence the mood of the moment. However, when it comes to interiors, the focus is often on the
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Practical and stylish backpacks from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Backpacks are undoubtedly one of the most practical accessories, because wherever you go, you can find the right piece for every occasion, be it theatre, work or shopping. In addition to the sporty, casual and elegant styles, you can choose the most ideal size for you, from very small city
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Praktikus és stílusos hátizsákok Kelet-Európából | TOP 5
A hátizsákok kétségkívül a legpraktikusabb kiegészítők közé tartoznak, mert bárhová is igyekszünk, minden alkalomhoz megtalálhatjuk a megfelelő darabot, legyen az színház, munka vagy egy bevásárló körút. A sportos, laza és elegáns fazonok mellett az egészen kicsi városi hátizsákoktól a nagy túratáskákig megannyi méret közül választhatjuk ki a számunkra legideálisabbat. Mai
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Will Slovakia be a frontline country? | Czech and Slovak security policy experts to Hype&Hyper
The war in Ukraine makes the consolidation of NATO’s eastern flank particularly important, as the future of the region is unpredictable. Accordingly, the development of military forces in Slovakia and the Czech Republic has also became a priority. Our interview with Jakub Wiśniewski, Secretary of the GLOBSEC Board of
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Our answer: EAST UNITE
We are Easterners, we live in a shared destiny, we move forward together and we create. The towers of Kyiv were hit by missiles, to which there is only one answer: EAST UNITE. This is the vocation of the Hype&Hyper editorial team and we believe it is our shared
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Blending 20th-century and contemporary needs during the reconstruction of a church in Bratislava
After more than seventy years, in 2020, the interior of the Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Snows was renovated in Bratislava. The conversion was carried out according to the plans of architects Tomáš Bujna and Matúš Gibala.
Beyond the modern and bright look, the main intent was to
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Remarkable public installations in the region | TOP 5
Public installations often appear unexpectedly, and because of their peculiar nature, they are able to fascinate us completely. At the same time, they can be a part of a larger concept or a reminder of history.
Kulturlandschaft Paasdorf | Mistelbach, Austria
The main square of the small “street village” called Paasdorf
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City within a city—exceptional housing estates in the region | TOP 5
Perhaps it is no exaggeration to say that there are two kinds of people in the city: who are truly enchanted by the atmosphere of the hundred-year-old condominiums, and who are more than impressed by the milieu of the residential parks. In our selection, we now present modern, characteristic building
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Slovak flying car has been granted an airworthiness certificate
It looks like we will soon see flying cars in real life, not just in the movies. The AirCar, a convertible car-to-aircraft vehicle, has been granted an airworthiness certificate in Slovakia.
The Slovak Transport Authority granted Klein Vision’s flying car an Airworthiness Certificate after the vehicle completed more than
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A breathtaking book about the unexplored treasures of Slovakia
Čierne diery—our favorite community repping Slovak industrial architecture and design—has come out with a gigantic, 400-page publication. The book, featuring abandoned mining towns, reservoirs, and crumbling country mansions (as well as their wider surroundings), is also worth taking a look at for those who don’t speak the
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Modern yurt house as a creative studio | JRKVC
Taking the world of traditional yurts as a starting point, the aim was to create a modern studio—the dream of a creative couple came true with the help of the JRKVC architectural firm in Slovakia.
The unusual building is located in a fabulous environment in Vojka nad Dunajom, only
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Slovakia—the possible innovation capital in CEE
After reading about the flourishing startup ecosystem of Hungary and Poland, you now have the chance to dig deep into another fascinating scene since we continue our series of articles about the Visegrad region. It’s your turn Slovakia! Amaze us.
This should not come as a surprise since Slovaks
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Radio tower in the spirit of brutalism—through the lens of Alexandra Timpau
Alexandra Timpau has been interested in photography and architecture since she was a child. She graduated from the latter in Romania and then decided to combine her two passions. The architectural photographer has been living in the Czech Republic ever since, but she captures known or forgotten buildings in many
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The colors of health—regional restaurants and cafés with superfood on the menu | TOP 5
The name superfood includes nutrient-rich plant-based foods—and certain fish and dairy products. However, there is no precise definition of what falls into this category, in fact, many say it is just a marketing ploy. But one thing is for sure: superfoods are healthy, so we need them. Exotic-sounding quinoa,
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City in the city: BIG unveils plans for ESET Innovation Centre in Bratislava
BIG unveiled plans for ESET’s new headquarters in Slovakia. Construction of the electricity-based, artificial intelligence and innovation campus is expected to start in 2024, with a planned opening in 2027.
ESET’s new headquarters will be located on the site of the former military hospital in Patrónka, in the
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Shopping for the future—packaging-free stores in the region | TOP 5
As we increasingly address the issue of sustainability in our day-to-day lives, various packaging-free stores are emerging in response. By choosing zero waste stores, we are opting for a more sustainable future, while also supporting local businesses and, in many cases, getting better and healthier ingredients. Transparent offer, peaceful atmosphere,
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“Positive news isn’t actually that rare”
Have you heard of the concert that was played in an auditorium full of houseplants, or when the school classes were moved to the Spanish coast during the quarantine? How about the oldest man in Australia who knitted sweaters to protect penguins? If this news has escaped your attention so
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A guy from MOME who brings us the monumental ceramics of Slovakia
Mátyás Zagiba launched an Instagram account with the name LEN HLINA, or “Clay Only” to promote the unfairly forgotten building-decorating ceramics.
Mátyás Zagiba, a second-year ceramics student at MOME, came to Budapest from Jovice, a Slovakian village with barely eight hundred inhabitants. In March of this year, during the pandemic,
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Award-winning confectionary brands in the region | TOP 5
As the largest and most reliable food and drink accreditation system, Great Taste awarded the best applicants again this year. A panel of more than 500 experts evaluated 14,113 products from 108 countries—across various categories and awards. In this selection, we present regional confectionery brands whose certain products
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Traces of memories compressed into collages— book by Rita Koszorús released
Artist Rita Koszorús created collages during her travels and residency programs, which were published in a book in August this year. The atmosphere, views, and memory traces of Paris, Berlin, Békéscsaba, or even Selmecbánya are compressed in abstract compositions.
In her art practice, Rita Koszorús, a Hungarian artist from Slovakia,
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A mixed bag of towers in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
The cultural and architectural diversity of Eastern Europe is tangible: buildings of many styles and ages alternate and complement each other on this field. Perfect examples of this are the towers of the region, which not only differ in terms of their function, but also show great variety in appearance.
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The home of the future comes to Hungary—interview with the inventor of the Ecocapsule
Between 9-10 September, at Brain Bar, the Hungarian public can finally try out the invention of the Slovakian architectural startup, the self-sustaining, intelligent Ecocapsule, which is being referred to as the living unit of the future. The capsule has its own energy generator system and can be used practically anywhere
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An extraordinary bookshop, the Slovak way
It is not only the range of books on offer but also the business model that is quite unusual for Brot Books Deli in Bratislava. There is no girls’ fiction or Scandinavian crime fiction, but plenty of exciting books and magazines that would make a creative lick all ten fingers.
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Interested in the region’s modern and contemporary architecture? Look for these databases
Assorted architectural collections not only offer the professionals resources for research and references for buildings of the future, but they also give the general public great opportunities to explore cities and go on long walks and present the tourists exciting places that are not mainstream in the slightest. We have
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Sleeping Beauty’s dream in Ipolytarnóc | Hype X Field of Sparks
An installation that evolves into a stage through interdisciplinary collaboration to further enrich the Field of Sparks site in the countryside of Ipolytarnóc. The initiative provides space for creation not only for architect studios but also for university projects and students. In the latest part of our mini-series, we focus
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Stylish meeting of past and present | Apartment 1903
Located in the southwestern corner of Slovakia is the small town of Trnava with fabulous architectural monuments and an excellent wine region. This is where the new project of the Kilo / Honč architectural studio took place: a more than a hundred-year-old upper-middle-class apartment was converted for a young family. Here
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Monochrome harmony | SOHO BB
Known for its sophisticated projects, the Slovak studio Grau Architects is also at home in the world of interior design: one of the latest proofs of this is the refined, yet characterful design of the bistro in the small town of Banská Bystrica.
The SOHO restaurant and bistro is located
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Pet-friendly luxury apartment by Sadovsky & Architects
How can the spaces of a modern house be aesthetically designed so that they are cozy to the people and pets living there as well? In the new project from Sadovsky & Architects, this challenge could be solved.
Slovak-based Sadovsky & Architects was commissioned by a private individual to design the apartment
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The wonderful linen | TOP 5
In the heatwave that lasts for weeks, one of the hardest tasks is figuring out what to wear that is at once breezy yet comfortable to wear. The dress made of natural linen is not only comfortable, but also really pleasant and always fashionable for summer wear. In our selection
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Handmade chocolates | TOP 5
In our selection today, we will guide you into the exciting world of chocolates. All five brands are characterized by a craftsmanship process and an eternal spirit of experimentation to create the most perfect sweets possible.
Lyra Chocolate | Slovakia
For starters, we recommend the Lyra Chocolate manufactory in Slovakia. In
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The eden on earth | Slovak Paradise National Park
Nothing proves Slovakia’s fantastic natural endowments better than the fact that dazzling national parks are hidden in many corners of the country. The youngest of the many treasures is the Slovak Paradise National Park, which hides many specialties.
The biblical reference is not accidental, as walking here makes one
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Fairytale castles | TOP 5
The most spectacular monuments of Central Europe’s extremely rich historical heritage are the towers and castles that proclaim the creative power of their predecessors in film-like locations. In our selection today, we have brought you five of our favorites.
Castle of Visegrád | Hungary
Our list starts with the Visegrád
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Summer house | totalstudio
Simplicity, airiness and closeness to nature: these are the main features of a summer house, which makes it possible to create a symbiosis with nature in such a way that it provides the greatest comfort. This is no different in last year’s totalstudio project: the Summer House next to
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Craftmanship, art and technology | Wnoozow
Meeting the past and the future in the present: the Wnoozow studio is a really exciting example of how the technologies of the last century can be brought closer to today’s trends. Daniela Danielis and her colleagues create a world that allows for the collaboration of design, tradition and
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Finding the balance between client and author works | interview with illustrator Simona Čechová
She studied advertising design at university, but soon regained her childhood passion for drawing: Slovak illustrator Simona Čechová has been living on visualizing special characters and fantasy worlds ever since. Among other things, she has already illustrated for Forbes and is currently working on her third storybook. We talked about
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Natural minimalism | Mach & Krovina
In the Slovak design studio Mach & Krovina, simple sophistication plays a major role. The work of the two creators, Barbora Machovičová and Adam Krovina, combines traditional solutions with groundbreaking ideas.
The Mach & Krovina seeks perfection in simplicity, both in terms of objects and raw materials. The main profile of the
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A century of theater | Zelená Lúka
The Zelená Lúka design studio has created a jubilee publication in honor of the centenary of Slovak acting. The studio, run by Martin Mistrik, builds on customized visual solutions, primarily to create brand identities and cultural publications.
Once again, the studio worked on a complex cultural project: they created a
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The best paper brands | TOP 5
Despite the fact that digitization is dominant in almost every field today, in some things the analog solution is still the winner. Quality paper products are experiencing an increasing renaissance: in our selection today, we highlight five manufactories that combine practicality and durability with cool aesthetics.
Lebo Mädved‘ | Slovakia
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Slovak furniture made by you | Variedo
Although the furniture brand Variedo is cheekily youthful, it turns to decade-old family carpentry traditions with the utmost respect. They would like to end stereotypes about Slovak furniture armed with an excellent taste and personalized solutions. On their website, we can design our dream cabinets ourselves: with the help of
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In style for a prettier smile | Curaprox Pop-Art edition
Brushing your teeth is usually no more than a monotonous daily routine that blends into the gray of everyday life. This everyday activity is made special by the collaboration of Curaprox Slovensko and Michaela Chmelíčková or Mikaela Lilhops as per her artist alias.
The Curaprox toothbrush brand launched its most
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Diverse nature trails | TOP 5
Hiking in all seasons is good, but in spring the nature is especially inviting. For those who not only want a simple excursion, but would like to learn about the natural and cultural values of a landscape, an exciting nature trail may be the best choice. Let’s show you
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All the world's a stage | IKS board game
Last year, the Slovak IKS Theater celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding, in celebration of which theater fans were surprised by a special board game. The timing could not have been better than this, as the pandemic means the lack of performances, but the board game was the perfect
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Lángos reinvented
A new restaurant opened in Bratislava with a characteristic repertoire and a unique interior. Langoš Bar’s assortment features both classic, traditional treats and reinvented flavors.
Langoš Bar is a tiny street food bar in Bratislava, located in an old market hall in the historical part of the city center.
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SOC/MOD Part 4 | University of Agriculture, Nitra
In the fourth episode of our SOC/MOD series, we invite you to explore this emblematic building of the city of Nitra, Slovakia. The architect duo in charge of the University of Agriculture was inspired by the work of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and the so-called “Brazilian style”, which spread
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The city as a gallery | Čierne diery
If you thought Piešťany primarily known for its thermal spas could only give remedy to those suffering from rheumatic symptoms, you couldn’t be more wrong. Here’s a book that will prove that unjustly abandoned public statues also deserve the spotlight!
We have been keeping an eye on Čierne
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Tubusba zárt desszert | Kolatch
Michal Slovák grafikus a mértéktartó tudatosságot és a prémium érzést ötvözi az új Kolatch tubus kivitelezésében.
A Kolatch egy olyan, minőségi alapanyagokból készülő krémdesszert, amelyet mesterséges aromák használata nélkül gyártanak Szlovákiában: egyszerű, akárcsak a csomagolása. A márka fő megkülönböztető jegyei közé tartozik a pasztell színek használata, ami az ízeket és
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Dessert in a tube | Kolatch
Graphic designer Michal Slovák combines moderate awareness and a premium feeling in the design of the new Kolatch tube.
Kolatch is a cream dessert made from quality ingredients and produced in Slovakia without the use of artificial flavors: as simple as its packaging. One of the main distinguishing features of
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Visual storytelling through the eyes of Daniela Olejniková
Text and image, book and illustration are closely intertwined: neither is subordinate to the other, they acquire their full meaning together, in their relationship with one another. We asked Slovak illustrator Daniela Olejniková about children’s books, creation and visual storytelling. Interview!
You are an illustrator who works in several
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Monument in a First World War cemetery | Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Lookout, chapel, wall, tombstone and reverent place—Monument Majer erected in the old, First World War cemetery of Banská Bystrica fulfils all these functions all at once. In the latest episode of our PACE X HYPEANDHPYER series, we explore this contemporary building from the category of recollective architecture.
In 1915,
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Conscious planning, on paper | madebythe:
The Slovak madebythe: may seem like a minimalist stationary brand, but it is far from (being just) that. The purpose of the company is to supply users with products allowing them to plan their day-to-day life consciously and in a focused manner. After four years and ten thousand sold products,
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Košice buildings inspired the new souvenirs of the city | Pattern designs by Tamás Grešo
Famous sights of the Slovak city inspired Tamás Grešo’s pattern designs, which he created for the contest called by the tourism organization Visit Košice, and which we can soon spot on various souvenirs in Košice.
When thinking of souvenirs, usually mass-produced postcards and fridge magnets come to mind, bordering
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House with a terrace | beef architekti
The harmony of concrete, brick and timber combined with simple and airy geometric shapes: the clean and elegant solutions of the house designed by architecture studio beef architekti are prominent examples of Slovakian architecture.
The weekend house was built for an elderly couple in the outskirts of Bratislava, in the
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IPA or NEIPA? | Veronika Pažická
Vivid, refreshing colors combined with joyful and figurative elements and unique shapes: a little summer feeling in wintertime. This is what it’s like when two Slovak breweries and a Slovak illustrator join their forces!
Veronika Pažická studied illustration in England; her visual world and language are characterized by the
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Here are the shortlisted projects of the Slovak Design Award
Our northern neighbors have announced Národná cena za dizajn, that is the Slovak Design Award competition for the 17th time this year. The members of the international jury had to select the best projects out of almost 500 applications this year. Here are the ones that made it to the
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Locked in panel blocks | Michal Zahornacky
Regular blocks in pastel tones and strange, dense compositions: Slovakian photo artist Michal Zahornacky have placed the feeling of isolation into a new dimension.
Michal Zahornacky started to form an interest towards photography ten years ago, as a means of artistic self-expression: he sees it as a medium allowing him
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Snowy terraces and unmatched views | Ski center in Bachledova Valley, Slovakia
The recreation center designed by Compass Architecti hardly stands out from its environment, yet still looks spectacular with its glass walls emerging from the snowy landscape.
Situated on the Spiš Magura, Bachledka Ski & Sun ski center and its area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region.
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Nádvorie, the courtyard | Trnava, Slovakia
A massive change is taking place in Trnava old town in recent years: a community and cultural center is being built amidst the historical buildings. In the latest episode of our PACE X HYPEANDHYPER series, we brought you another sustainable community project: a special public space renovation.
Nádvorie (literally meaning
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Harmony of concrete and wood | Archholiks
Architecture studio Archholiks designed a special family home in the village of
Mošovce, at the foot of the Veľká Fatra mountains. The layout, roof structure
and use of materials of the building all draw on the particularities of the
local vernacular architecture.
One can find many barns and sheds in
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Unusual conceptuality | Andrej & Andrej
Experimental visual language without unnecessary elements: the projects of
Slovakian design studio Andrej & Andrej are made appealing and unique by raw and
bold solutions, odd and unusual ideas and their progressive visual world. We
interviewed founders Andrej Barčák and Andrej Čanecký.
The story of the artist duo with the same
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Architecture of Care | The forgotten baths of Slovakia
The thermal baths extremely popular in the Socialist era have been transformed
or disappeared completely by today. A photographer and an architect set out to
explore the forgotten baths of Slovakia to show us that our built heritage
deserves some care, too.
Photographer Andrea Kalinová and architect Martin Zaiček have
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Eco micro-house | Ecocapsule
Oval-shaped, retro-futuristic looking, self-sustainable housing unit on only 6.3
square meters. Meet SPACE, the latest eco-house of Slovakian globally renowned
startup Ecocapsule!
The micro-house called SPACE is an intelligent, self-sustainable living unit,
utilizing solar and wind power. This allows it to be installed at remote places
far from infrastructure,
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Venerable threads
Slovakian craft maker Kristína Šipulová takes weaving traditions on a whole new
perspective.Conserving, sharing, transmitting. Three focal points of a promising
œuvre of delicately crafted natural materials and clean lines. We met Kristína
Šipulová during the Bratislava Design Week in 2018 and have been following her
journey in the
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EAST COMPASS | Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
It’s wondrous, exciting, and right in our neighborhood. Here come all the hidden
marvels of Banská Štiavnica.
Banská Štiavnica situated on the territory of today’s Slovakia preserves the
important events of long centuries: this is where gunpowder was first used in
mining, and this where the world’s
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Saving the past with a twist | Martin Skoček
House V designed by Martin Skoček is perhaps the most spectacular project in
Bratislava aimed at saving the past, and a vivid example of a radically new
approach. Traditionally, the outside of a house is covered in brick and mortar,
while the walls inside are generally painted – in this case,
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Sustainable fashion from Slovakia | BAGBET
Alžbeta Irhová has never studied fashion design, and yet she owns one of the
most well-known eco-conscious clothing brands in Slovakia. BAGBET launched in
2017 gives new life to neglected clothes intended to be thrown away, without
overthinking it. Men’s shirts altered into crop tops, comfortable dresses and a
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Artists sitting at home | Domased
In April, a group of Czech and Slovak visual storytellers and producers had a
simple but spectacular idea: they created a unique online gallery on Facebook
called „Domased,” meaning „stay-at-home” or „homebody” in Slovak language. You
have already seen some artworks from the Domased-artists in a special edition of
our
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Slovakia’s built heritage | Čierne diery
Čierne diery promoting the built heritage of Slovakia grew out to be one of the
most popular initiatives of the country in only a few years. Old industrial
buildings, factories, rural mansions and tunnels that we wouldn’t find on any
maps even if we tried – they explore them and
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V4PLUS | Our favorite Slovakian brands_05
We won’t forget about our Slovakian neighbors even during the quarantine. So
much so that if we could, we would teleport ourselves to the “Jurányi house of
Bratislavan youth” right in this moment. Until then, we try out a set of games
designed for kids living in panel housing
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Lakatos Tibor | Three centimeters per hour
That is equal to 2 meters in 3 days. That’s a lot of snow.
The story of a magical winter sunset in the High Tatras.
> “After 3 hours climbing, we arrived in to this amazing set. Clouds were gone and
a magical sunset was ahead of us. I couldn’
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Pinus Restaurant | Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia
We have long suspected that it was worth keeping an eye on young Slovakian
architect studios but with Pinus Restaurant, ARCHITEKTI even managed to surprise
us. A culinary experience on 1000 square meters, at the foot of the Low Tatras.
While browsing through the website of ARCHITEKTI [https://www.architekti.
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Bus Station | Nitra
This time, the Czech mmcité+ designing and implementing different bus, train and
tram stations designed a bus station for the city of Nitra, Slovakia. Here it
comes.
The new, elegant and modern bus station was built based on the designs of
designcité+ creative studio, having almost 30 years of experience,
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Buszpályaudvar | Nyitra
A különféle pályaudvarok, vonatállomások, villamosmegállók tervezésével és
kivitelezésével foglalkozó cseh mmcité+ ezúttal a szlovákiai Nyitra városába
tervezett buszpályaudvart. Mutatjuk.
A közel 30 éves szakmai tapasztalattal rendelkező designcité+ kreatív stúdió
tervei nyomán készült el az új, elegáns és modern pályaudvar a városlakók és a
környező településekről ingázók nagy örömére. A kivitelezési