Slovak Radio Building
The Slovak Radio Building (Slovak: Budova Slovenského rozhlasu) is located in Bratislava.
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| Type | Buildings |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Coordinates | 48°9′15″N 17°6′51″E |
| Opened | 1967–1983 |
It is shaped like an upside down pyramid. Architects of this project were Štefan Svetko, Štefan Ďurkovič and Barnabáš Kissling and it was completed in 1983.[1] The project began in 1967. The building is 80 metres high and has a 522-seat concert hall with a large concert organ. The first test broadcast was made in 1984 and regular broadcasting began on 27 March 1985.
The building was included in a list of the 30 ugliest buildings in the world,[2] but has been defended by number of architects.[3]
In popular culture
The exterior of the building was a filming location for the 2018 spy thriller film Red Sparrow.[4]
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See also
References
- "Slovak Radio | Places".
- "Are these the world's ugliest buildings?". June 6, 2017 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- "Slovak Radio Building Classed Among Ugliest in World". The Daily Slovak News.
- "Red Sparrow 2018". Movie Locations. The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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