A nation’s identity is intimately tied to its physical environment. Through ever-changing economics, political reform and social movements, it is cities that shape and reflect our shared values. Few places does the built environment illustrate radical cultural transformation like in Poland. Forged through a complex and tumultuous history, Polish architecture has risen amongst wartime destruction, shifting national boundaries and a long journey to independence. Juxtaposing traditional constructions with rapidly built modern projects, the country’s future continues to evolve alongside its architecture. Emerging from centuries of territorial seizures, the interbellum period and a communist regime, Poland began actively transforming its economy within the last two decades. This has had serious impacts to its building industry, where European funds have now begun stimulating the construction market. New civic and public-use designs are being created at an unprecedented pace throughout Poland, projects backed by subsidies in an impressive building boom. Never before has the country created so many cultural projects within such a short time, from concert halls and museums to higher education facilities. The following collection takes a closer look at Poland’s cultural projects and the different ways these buildings are reshaping the country’s identity. Created alongside historic structures and past symbols ... , Eric Baldwin, read more Architizer http://ift.tt/1PjXvj4
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