Thursday, 6 November 2025
Developer Cresco Real Estate has revealed new details about its long-awaited riverfront project on the left bank of the Danube in Bratislava. The development, now officially branded Q by Cresco, will introduce premium residential housing to one of the last undeveloped sites along the city’s central waterfront.
The project has received a building permit, which is still awaiting legal finality, allowing preliminary work to begin once the process is complete. According to the developer, construction is expected to start between 2026 and 2027, with completion planned roughly three years after ground-breaking.
Designed by the London-based Bogle Architects, the project emphasises openness and light. The four-building composition will be positioned perpendicular to the river, ensuring that each apartment has a direct or partial view of the Danube or the city’s skyline. The layout also aims to maximise daylight throughout the interiors and create generous outdoor spaces.
Plans include 256 apartments and serviced units distributed across the buildings, complemented by extensive underground parking and shared amenities. Residents will have access to a private wellness area with a swimming pool and saunas, a fitness centre, and co-working and leisure zones.
A key feature of the design is its integration with the surrounding public realm. The project will extend the existing Danube promenade and include a landscaped inner courtyard accessible to the public, as well as a new square intended for community and cultural activities. The development is part of the ongoing transformation of the city’s central riverfront, near the site of the former PKO cultural complex.
Cresco Real Estate said the project aims to blend contemporary architecture with the natural and cultural character of the Danube. “We see Q as a continuation of Bratislava’s riverfront renewal,” a company spokesperson noted. “The focus is on high-quality housing and public space that opens the waterfront to residents and visitors alike.”
Once completed, Q by Cresco will join neighbouring large-scale developments, including JTRE’s River Park and future extensions of the promenade, further redefining Bratislava’s riverbank as a new urban district combining residential, leisure, and cultural uses.
