Public spaces in fast-developing Wola district of Warsaw - adaptive reuse in search for a local center
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Ramirez Venegas, Ana Paula
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Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury
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The Wola district, situated on the western fringe of downtown Warsaw, stands as an unmistakable testament to the city’s evolution. It embodies a vibrant blend of its industrial past and contemporary urbanism. Once a vibrant industrial hub spurred by railroad construction and postwar reconstruction, Wola has metamorphosed into a dynamic landscape marked by towering skyscrapers and high-end residential enclaves. Despite this, there are clear echoes of its industrial legacy in the repurposed facades of former factories, now buzzing hubs of commercial and cultural activity. The diploma project’s focus is on the rejuvenation of Kercelak, a once bustling marketplace and square that thrived from 1867 to 1947. Kercelak has a rich historical significance. However, it has succumbed to the tide of gentrification, and as a result, its communal spaces are neglected amidst the surge of modern investments. The project will breathe new life into these abandoned public realms through adaptive reuse and thoughtful design interventions. It will foster community engagement and connectivity. The project will create inclusive and accessible public spaces that transcend the dominance of vehicular traffic and gentrified enclaves. It will seamlessly integrate historical legacies, post-war housing, and contemporary developments to forge a cohesive, functional, and visually continuous spatial continuum. The project will not only revitalize Kercelak but also foster a sense of belonging and cohesion among its diverse inhabitants.
The Wola district, situated on the western fringe of downtown Warsaw, stands as an unmistakable testament to the city’s evolution. It embodies a vibrant blend of its industrial past and contemporary urbanism. Once a vibrant industrial hub spurred by railroad construction and postwar reconstruction, Wola has metamorphosed into a dynamic landscape marked by towering skyscrapers and high-end residential enclaves. Despite this, there are clear echoes of its industrial legacy in the repurposed facades of former factories, now buzzing hubs of commercial and cultural activity. The diploma project’s focus is on the rejuvenation of Kercelak, a once bustling marketplace and square that thrived from 1867 to 1947. Kercelak has a rich historical significance. However, it has succumbed to the tide of gentrification, and as a result, its communal spaces are neglected amidst the surge of modern investments. The project will breathe new life into these abandoned public realms through adaptive reuse and thoughtful design interventions. It will foster community engagement and connectivity. The project will create inclusive and accessible public spaces that transcend the dominance of vehicular traffic and gentrified enclaves. It will seamlessly integrate historical legacies, post-war housing, and contemporary developments to forge a cohesive, functional, and visually continuous spatial continuum. The project will not only revitalize Kercelak but also foster a sense of belonging and cohesion among its diverse inhabitants.
The Wola district, situated on the western fringe of downtown Warsaw, stands as an unmistakable testament to the city’s evolution. It embodies a vibrant blend of its industrial past and contemporary urbanism. Once a vibrant industrial hub spurred by railroad construction and postwar reconstruction, Wola has metamorphosed into a dynamic landscape marked by towering skyscrapers and high-end residential enclaves. Despite this, there are clear echoes of its industrial legacy in the repurposed facades of former factories, now buzzing hubs of commercial and cultural activity. The diploma project’s focus is on the rejuvenation of Kercelak, a once bustling marketplace and square that thrived from 1867 to 1947. Kercelak has a rich historical significance. However, it has succumbed to the tide of gentrification, and as a result, its communal spaces are neglected amidst the surge of modern investments. The project will breathe new life into these abandoned public realms through adaptive reuse and thoughtful design interventions. It will foster community engagement and connectivity. The project will create inclusive and accessible public spaces that transcend the dominance of vehicular traffic and gentrified enclaves. It will seamlessly integrate historical legacies, post-war housing, and contemporary developments to forge a cohesive, functional, and visually continuous spatial continuum. The project will not only revitalize Kercelak but also foster a sense of belonging and cohesion among its diverse inhabitants.
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Warsaw, Poland Wola district Development Historical market (Kercelak) Industrial backbone Gentrification Public transport Materiality and physical condition Public spaces Recreational spaces Mixed-use buildings Market installation Community development Cultural enrichment Historical context Transformation Gathering points Community sense of belonging Economic growth Sustainable development, Warsaw, Poland Wola district Development Historical market (Kercelak) Industrial backbone Gentrification Public transport Materiality and physical condition Public spaces Recreational spaces Mixed-use buildings Market installation Community development Cultural enrichment Historical context Transformation Gathering points Community sense of belonging Economic growth Sustainable development
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RAMIREZ VENEGAS, A. Public spaces in fast-developing Wola district of Warsaw - adaptive reuse in search for a local center [online]. Brno: Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury. 2024.
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en
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bez specializace (do 2022)
Comittee
Mag. arch. Oleksii Bykov (člen)
doc. Ing. arch. Maxmilian Wittmann, Ph.D. (předseda)
Ing. Petr Selník, Ph.D. (člen)
Ing. arch. Lenka Bažík, Ph.D. (člen)
Ing. arch. Jan Foretník, Ph.D. (člen)
Date of acceptance
2024-05-21
Defence
The student presented the thesis. The reviewes were read. The student answered all the questions. Questions in the discussion:
- Exact shape of the pavilions - why?
- Structural solution of the roof of pavillions? Rain? Shade?
- Chosed pavillions?
- Design of the rooftop, wind problems there.
- Safety of the tram stops.
Result of defence
práce byla úspěšně obhájena
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Standardní licenční smlouva - přístup k plnému textu bez omezení