This diploma thesis is about creation of pedestrian zones and their connections in historical urban area. It consists of two parts. The theoretical part includes principles of creation, meaning and contribution of pedestrian zones, moves and connections which were defined after the study of literature and analysis of five implemented communication systems in Slovakia and abroad. These principles were the theoretical basis for the complex architectural study in the practical part of the work. The second part of the work includes a project that is a practical application of the defined basis. The central part of Bratislava was used as a model object. The study is based on the analysis of relations, environmental conditions, historical development, functional capability of the area and the analysis of already existing pedestrian connections and traffic. The work includes a design of a pedestrian connection that is more elaborate in detail. In this design we applied principles of traffic segregation, connections to wider area, increase of the attractiveness of the area and implementation of vegetation.

GENTRIFICATION IN THE CONTEXT OF REVITALIZATION OF INNER CITY OF BRATISLAVA Inner city of Bratislava is currently experiencing the revitalization processes which share similarities with the process of gentrification witnessed in many other advanced capitalist cities as well as postsocialist cities. Aim of this study is to analyse situation in Bratislava in a complex way and to respond on a question, if there is gentrification happening in the Capital of Slovakia, what is its extent, character and a general influence in the context of revitalization of the inner city. For these purposes, more types of research methods are used, in which social, physical and functional image of the selected area with the biggest potential for gentrification is observed, views and motivations of the local actors are explored and signs of possible conflicts are analysed. By that study also aims to extend and deepen the knowledge about the mechanisms of transformation of postsocialist cities. Key words: Gentrification, postsocialist city, Bratislava

Red Towers is named after Bratislava Castle in Bratislava, Slovakia. I spent the summers of 2017 and 2019 traveling to different cities in Slovakia, and since my own heritage is Slovak, I began thinking about the idea of "home." What makes a home a home? Where was home for me? Red Towers is divided into two sections. In the first section I tried to capture the feeling of excitement that comes with leaving home, exploring the unknown, and experiencing new things. The second section is much more gentle and contemplative, and expresses the longing to return home. I decided on the title Red Towers not only because of the connection to Slovakia, but also because of the power that the words convey and their metaphorical meaning. I have dedicated this piece to my mom, who created the best home a son could ask for, and continues to demonstrate an uncommon kindness and hospitality. The melody in the clarinet at the end is my melody for her.

Am 7. Januar 1999 wäre Ján Albrecht 80 Jahre alt geworden. Sein gastfreundliches Haus in der zentral gelegenen Kapitulská (Kapitelgasse) Nr. 1 - einer der ältesten Gassen Bratislavas nahe am St. Martins- Dom - war offener und reger Treffpunkt von Musikern und Wissenschaftlern aus Bratislava und dem Ausland. Daß dort bereits seit Mitte 1998 eine Gedenktafel an Ján Albrecht und seinen Vater Alexander Albrecht erinnert, zeigt die Bedeutung, die Ján Albrecht als \"Institution\" für Bratislava hatte. Dieses Haus aus dem 18. Jahrhundert1, das sein Vater erworben hatte, blieb ungeachtet vieler Reisen der Dreh- und Angelpunkt des Weltbürgers Ján Albrecht, der in den Sprachen Slowakisch, Ungarisch, Deutsch und Französisch zu Hause war. Dieser kurze Aufsatz will an ihn als eine Persönlichkeit erinnern, die europäische Kulturen durch seine Lebensumstände wie auch durch den von ihm bewußt eingeschlagenen Lebensweg zutiefst verinnerlicht hatte und repräsentierte. Des weiteren soll versucht werden, eine erste Bestandsaufnahme seiner Veröffentlichungen vorzunehmen.

This thesis focuses on the comparison of Prague and Bratislava from 1990 to 2009 with regard to their sustainable development and future development trends. Until 1993, both capitals share the same direction, being part of the same country. Aim of this thesis is to evaluate comparison points with regard to their sustainable development and to answer the question if both cities have the same development after the year 1990. The thesis is divided into five sections. The first section outlines the bases of urban theory. The second section focuses on methods and data base. Analyses of both cities are described in the third and fourth sections. In the final fifth part, outcomes of comparison of both cities with regard to the development of major European capitals are evaluated. Results of the comparison are summarised in the conclusion.

The Bratislava phenomenon of waterfront diversity is an European rarity. With my work, I would like to support this duality and show its potential. I have highlighted a few principles which, in my opinion, are the problem of the not very functioning symbiosis of the waterfronts. Bratislava as a city suffers from large number of uncertain spaces, which prevents any continuity. The left waterfront is almost entirely built up and you can see some continuity there. The right waterfront is full of empty unidentified areas, parking lots and old buildings. The international cycle route holds this area together. The continuous forest becomes a set of fragments. The presence of man could be the basic of connection. The addition of features and interventions could increase the interest of people. A social space would be created, the center would be extended to the opposite waterfront and the connection with Petržalka would be realistic gold for the future. The solution could be to create several stops along the cycle path. Each space under the bridge has its own charakter. Today, all these spaces are without presence of man. Every bridge could get its own identity by creating space suitable for humans. Together, the bridges will create and adventure route on the right waterfrot with a lot of opportunities to socialize, entertain, educate, experience some culture events or do some sports. The cycle route passes through the several other interesting places to stop. The number of visitors will increase by adding use and the continuity would be created by man himself.

Waterfront of the Danube in Bratislava is the urban and architectural project, which deals with the part of the waterfront that is the closest to the city centre. The solved territory is between The SNP Bridge and The Old Bridge. This Area is divided into three areas. Each Area is analysed in detail, which results in a concrete proposal. In the area 1 (Ľ. Stur - quare) a Passenger Port is designed under the coronation hill with a statue of Maria Theresa. In the Territory 2 (waterfront - Fajnovo nábrezie) underground parking lot is designed. There is a park for students above the ground. Territory 3 (Tyršovo waterfront) is supplemented by a new building of creativity centre.

Thesis contains description of processes at Commodity Exchange Bratislava, analysis of current state of the processes, and recommends improvements of them for the future use. The main objective is to analyze if the current processes described in the exchange rules are optimal, and in the case they are not, the objective is to recommend the improvements. On behalf of hypothesis "By the application of the model of the process management it is possible to make the functions of the exchange more effective by optimizing the exchange rules, improving of the information systems, or removing of redundant activities." is possible to determine the state of effectiveness of processes. Value added by the thesis is in determining the state of the CEB exchange rules, and making improvements of them. Thesis is divided into chapters according to the conceptual logic of the processes. At the beginning is defined the key process. In next chapters is description of different types of orders, parameters, pairing process, and finally settlement of the contracts.

Le tiers secteur du logement, segment hybride entre le logement social et le logement privé, héritier des coopératives d'habitat de la fin du XIXème siècle, est redécouvert en sa qualité d'alternative potentielle : il renverrait à une offre de logement abordable, qui viserait à loger décemment l'ensemble de la population, dans des contextes spatiaux très divers, mais majoritairement dans des métropoles toujours plus sous pression démographique, foncière et socio-spatiale . Le périmètre métropolitain est novateur pour analyser les effets spatiaux de ce segment qui paraît indissociable du cadre national. La région métropolitaine Vienne-Bratislava est souvent étudiée sous l'angle de la coopération transfrontalière, « par le haut », où le poids des divergences nationales, en termes socio-économiques et de politiques publiques, demeure important, questionnant alors l'intégration de la reg1on métropolitaine. Cependant, la partie autrichienne, tout comme la partie slovaque de cette région transfrontalière font face à des défis similaires, qu'il s'agisse de périurbanisation (y compris un phénomène de périurbanisation transfrontalière), d'attractivité métropolitaine ou encore de maintien de la cohésion socio-spatiale. Une entrée par le tiers secteur du logement, segment du logement présent dans les deux contextes nationaux sous des formes et avec une part dans le stock et la construction très variées, permet de questionner l'intégration silencieuse de la région métropolitaine, par l'évolution du tissu métropolitain (à travers la production au concret du tiers secteur), les stratégies des acteurs et l'évolution des politiques publiques, à l'interface entre viabilité économique et mission d'intérêt général. / The third housing sector, as a hybrid segment linking social housing and private-driven housing, is being rediscovered as an alternative form of housing, due to the legacy of housing cooperatives from the end of the 19th century: it could lead to an affordable housing supply so as to offer decent accommodation to a broader part of the population, in various spatial contexts but mainly in metropolitan areas which face ever-increasing demographie, land and socio-spatial pressure. The choice of a metropolitan perimeter provides an added dimension to this housing segment which seems to inextricably echo the national scale. The metropolitan region Vienna-Bratislava is often analyzed with a focus on cross-border cooperation, with a top-down approach . However national divergences in terms of socio-economic development and public policy orientations remain significant, and thus question the true extent of the integration of this metropolitan cross-border region. Nevertheless both Austrian and Slovak part of this region face similar issues such as suburbanization (including a rising cross-border suburbanization process), attractiveness of metropolises, and socio-spatial cohesion. Through the scope of the third housing sector which exists in both contexts under various forms (in terms of both housing stock and construction) I will question the silent integration of this metropolitan region by monitoring the evolution of the metropolitan fabric (through the concrete housing production in the third housing sector), strategies of stakeholders and the evolution of housing policies, caught between economie viability and general interest tasks.

Am 7. Januar 1999 wäre Ján Albrecht 80 Jahre alt geworden. Sein gastfreundliches Haus in der zentral gelegenen Kapitulská (Kapitelgasse) Nr. 1 - einer der ältesten Gassen Bratislavas nahe am St. Martins- Dom - war offener und reger Treffpunkt von Musikern und Wissenschaftlern aus Bratislava und dem Ausland. Daß dort bereits seit Mitte 1998 eine Gedenktafel an Ján Albrecht und seinen Vater Alexander Albrecht erinnert, zeigt die Bedeutung, die Ján Albrecht als \"Institution\" für Bratislava hatte. Dieses Haus aus dem 18. Jahrhundert1, das sein Vater erworben hatte, blieb ungeachtet vieler Reisen der Dreh- und Angelpunkt des Weltbürgers Ján Albrecht, der in den Sprachen Slowakisch, Ungarisch, Deutsch und Französisch zu Hause war. Dieser kurze Aufsatz will an ihn als eine Persönlichkeit erinnern, die europäische Kulturen durch seine Lebensumstände wie auch durch den von ihm bewußt eingeschlagenen Lebensweg zutiefst verinnerlicht hatte und repräsentierte. Des weiteren soll versucht werden, eine erste Bestandsaufnahme seiner Veröffentlichungen vorzunehmen.