Monday, 10 November 2025
Metropolis has officially joined the skyline of the New Downtown in Bratislava, and its arrival marks more than the completion of another residential scheme. It introduces a new standard of premium living in Slovakia — where architecture, comfort, technology and sustainability are treated as equal priorities rather than competing interests.
Developed by Mint Investments, Metropolis is now one of the most technically advanced residential buildings in the capital. Designed by architect Juraj Sonlajtner, the project consists of two slender towers rising to 63 metres, forming a striking M-shaped silhouette that now serves as a visual reference point in the evolving city centre. The geometry of the façades and the deliberate sculpting of volumes give the towers a recognisable identity, positioning the project among the city’s most distinctive contemporary buildings.
With an investment exceeding €60 million, Metropolis is the flagship residential scheme for Mint Investments in Slovakia, and the level of detail reflects that ambition. The development comprises 298 homes, ranging from compact studios to generous penthouses and five-room residences. Every unit benefits from a private outdoor space — whether a balcony, terrace or ground-floor garden — ensuring that residents maintain a tangible connection to the outdoors even in a vertical community.
Metropolis emphasises well-being through building technologies that are still uncommon in residential projects in the region. Ceiling cooling and heating systems are paired with decentralised heat-recovery ventilation, maintaining constant fresh air without losing temperature efficiency. External shading on the façades reduces heat load and helps stabilise indoor conditions, supporting energy-efficient operation throughout the year.
The interiors are finished to a standard that positions Metropolis firmly within the premium segment. Homes feature large-format porcelain tiles, solid wood parquet flooring, German sanitary equipment, floor-to-ceiling internal doors and carefully integrated hardware. The intent was not to follow trends, but to ensure that every interior element contributes to a high level of acoustic comfort, durability and visual coherence.
Metropolis also brings new urban functions to the district. The ground floor includes 20 retail units, intended to support daily urban life and activate the surrounding public realm. Between the towers, a semi-private green park offers space for residents and visitors to gather, bringing greenery to an area dominated by office towers and commercial buildings. By opening part of the space to the public, the project supports the evolution of the neighborhood into a liveable, mixed-use district rather than an isolated enclave of residential towers.
Market response has validated the concept. More than 80% of all apartments were sold before completion, demonstrating not only strong demand for premium urban living, but also confidence in both the developer and the location. Buyers cite the project’s technical sophistication, architecture and urban lifestyle as the main reasons for choosing Metropolis — elements that traditionally define success in more mature residential markets.
Metropolis signals an important shift in Bratislava’s residential sector. Instead of building solely for density or speed, Mint Investments chose to prioritise long-term comfort, efficiency and architectural quality. The project shows that downtown living in Bratislava can match the expectations of international buyers and residents looking for the standards found in Vienna, Prague or Warsaw.
With its distinctive architecture, advanced technology and comprehensive approach to liveability, Metropolis stands as a new reference point for premium residential development in the Slovak capital — not only raising the bar but redefining what future urban living in Bratislava should aspire to be.
