Peter Nientied
New cultural architecture in Poland
13 Poznan - Brama Poznania (Gate of Poznan)
Porta Posnania tells the story of the beginnings of the Polish state and the Cathedral Island; there are no museum exhibits but history is presented with multimedia and light.
Opening: 2014
Situation: outside city centre, well situated along river, ample space.
Link: https://bramapoznania.pl/en/
https://www.archdaily.com/594102/ichot-gate-of-poznan-ad-artis-architects
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14 Szczecin - Filharmonia
The Filharmonia was erected in the place where the pre-war Konzerthaus used to be (Szczecin was German till 1945). The Filharmonia is for various types of music and visitors from all walks of life.
Opening: 2014
Situation: City centre, with Solidarity Square in front.
Link: https://filharmonia.szczecin.pl/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Q_PK-w6SA&t=2s
15. Szczecin - National Museum Dialogue Centre Przelomy (Dialogue Centre Upheavals) / Solidarity square
The Centre of Dialogue Upheavals is a place of meetings and debates regarding controversial subjects related to the newest history of Szczecin, Pomerania, Poland and the world. It is an underground pavilion centrally located, next to the Szczecin Filharmonia. Solidarity Square is the ‘roof’ of the museum. Solidarity square was built on the place where sixteen demonstrating workers were killed in the 1970s, and now a natural place for various rallies and meetings.
Opening: 2016
Situation: City centre, with Solidarity Square ‘on top’ and close to other important cultural buildings. .
https://landezine.com/national-museum-in-szczecin-dialogue-centre-przelomy-by-kwk-promes/ https://www.archdaily.com/805069/national-museum-in-szczecin-dialogue-centre-przelomy-kwk-promes
15. Szczecin - National Museum Dialogue Centre Przelomy (Dialogue Centre Upheavals) / Solidarity square
The Centre of Dialogue Upheavals is a place of meetings and debates regarding controversial subjects related to the newest history of Szczecin, Pomerania, Poland and the world. It is an underground pavilion centrally located, next to the Szczecin Filharmonia. Solidarity Square is the ‘roof’ of the museum. Solidarity square was built on the place where sixteen demonstrating workers were killed in the 1970s, and now a natural place for various rallies and meetings.
Opening: 2016
Situation: City centre, with Solidarity Square ‘on top’ and close to other important cultural buildings. .
https://landezine.com/national-museum-in-szczecin-dialogue-centre-przelomy-by-kwk-promes/ https://www.archdaily.com/805069/national-museum-in-szczecin-dialogue-centre-przelomy-kwk-promes
16 Szczecin - Maritime Science Centre (Morskie Centrum Nauki)
The Centre combines modern science with museum displays and will provide scientific entertainment for all ages. Maritime, shipping, fisheries, shipbuilding are natural choices, driven by Western Pomerania's history and priorities. The Centre will also be involved in science and arts and development projects.
Opening: 2022
Situation: along the river, in an urban redevelopment zone, with ample open pubic space.
Link: https://en.centrumnauki.eu/
