The tower houses popularly known as Palušáky form a significant residential ensemble in the Ružová dolina area of the Ružinov district in Bratislava. Designed by architect Karol Paluš in 1957, the project received the Dušan Jurkovič Award in 1965. The buildings are defined by a cross-shaped plan with a centrally positioned vertical circulation core, enabling efficient servicing of all parts of the structure.

The apartments are organized into clearly defined day and night zones, allowing for a rational and functional use of space. The cross-shaped layout ensures daylight from three façades, significantly contributing to the quality and comfort of living.

Given the high architectural quality of the original layout, the intervention focused on minimal and precise adjustments. The main modification involved removing the partition between the kitchen and the hallway, allowing natural light to penetrate deeper into the interior. This effect is further reinforced by glazed door panels in the bathroom and bedroom, enabling daylight to reach areas that were previously enclosed.

By removing the partition, the kitchen became an integral part of the apartment’s spatial sequence, giving the interior a more open and generous character. The kitchen was relocated to the opposite wall, increasing the working surface, while the refrigerator was integrated into a custom storage unit.

Additional interventions included the refurbishment of the original parquet flooring, replacement of outdated finishes, and the introduction of new furnishings. In the living area, the design references the original custom-made furniture created by the previous owners, maintaining continuity with the apartment’s architectural history.