Real estate projects are often seen as the domain of major players – powerful investors, financial groups, or multinational corporations. At Atrios, however, we believe that urban development and the creation of new living spaces should carry a deeper meaning and genuinely serve the community from which they emerge. That’s why we’re introducing an approach that connects professional real estate development with the principle of community-based financing. Thanks to this, the PARQ Zátišie project has become a unique example of how ordinary people can come together to create something extraordinary – not just passively watch it happen.
In addition to our own capital and a bank loan for construction, PARQ Zátišie is also being financed through crowdfunding – collective investing that brings more than 200 individual investors into the project. This means that people outside the world of big business are actively participating in the development. Not just as future residents or visitors, but as co-creators – developers who are helping to shape the environment and create value alongside us through their decision to invest.
But crowdfunding isn’t just about money – it’s about trust, transparency, and collaboration. This model allows us to open the doors to the wider public and put real estate development back in the hands of the community. And in doing so, our approach reconnects with the roots of modern finance.
The Roots of Banking and the Return to Trus
When modern banking first emerged in the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was built on trust. People deposited their savings in banks knowing exactly who the bank was lending to and for what purpose. These were often neighbors, local entrepreneurs, or builders – people they knew and trusted. The bank acted as a community-based intermediary, not a distant institution operating with anonymous global capital.
Today, we’re intentionally returning to that idea – with the help of our partnership with Crowdberry. Crowdfunding allows people once again to decide where their money goes. In the case of PARQ, they know exactly which project they’re investing in, they understand its values, they know the Atrios team behind it, and they have the opportunity to see the results with their own eyes. It’s the same principle as before – but now in a modern, transparent form, supported by digital tools and open communication.
PARQ Zátišie – More Than a Project, a Shared Vision
PARQ isn’t just a real estate project. It’s a symbol of a new approach to development – one that is accessible, open, and inclusive. Located in a beautiful area of Bratislava by the lake, PARQ emphasizes quality architecture, green public spaces, and sustainability. It’s designed to serve people – and, most importantly, it’s being brought to life by people who have chosen to trust in the vision and actively take part in its creation.
That’s why we say PARQ Zátišie is development by the people, for the people. This isn’t just a phrase – it’s a philosophy we live every step of the way. We believe the future of development doesn’t lie in anonymous top-down decisions, but in collaboration from the ground up – in communities that have the courage to invest in their surroundings and their future.