Polish Architecture in Contemporary Innovation: Thoughts, Dreams and Places

Polish Architecture in Contemporary Innovation: Thoughts, Dreams, and Places is a book that explores the built environment in Poland between 1980 and 2020, focusing on public utility buildings and their impact on society. It is divided into three parts, exploring the problem of creating and shaping architectural form, how architecture can change the image of a place, and analyzing buildings created in contemporary Poland. The book showcases the beauty of geometric and formal solutions and provides a unique perspective on the latest changes in modern Polish architecture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Authored by two architects, Polish Architecture in Contemporary Innovation: Thoughts,Dreams and Places tells a captivating story of buildings constructed in Poland between 1980 and 2020, as architecture evolved in the Western world and Japan. Its primary focus lies in public utility buildings, which the authors have personally experienced and found to be particularly intriguing. The book is organized into three distinct parts. Part I delves into the challenge of creating and shaping architectural form, showcasing examples from both international and Polish architectural traditions. In this section, the authors raise the question of why the Pritzker Prize holds such significance. Part II aims to answer the question of how architecture can transform the image of a place. The answer is presented primarily through Polish examples of user-friendly, value-driven, and aesthetically pleasing architecture and urban spaces. Part III analyzes buildings constructed in contemporary Poland, grouping them based on their functions. These examples highlight forms inspired by the region's culture, historical heritage, or innovative qualities that serve as the foundation for creating unique places. This book serves as a valuable resource for architects, researchers, and students interested in contemporary Polish architecture and culture. It provides a comprehensive exploration of Polish architectural solutions within the context of Western trends, often considered more technologically and technologically advanced. The detailed floor plans and sectional views showcased in the book reveal the beauty of geometric and formal solutions, offering a fresh and rare perspective on the latest developments in modern Polish architecture. By examining these buildings, readers gain a deeper understanding of Polish architecture's place in the European and international architectural landscape.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 143 x 223 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032517728