Archaeological Reserve / Toya Design

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Toya Design was awarded first prize for their design of an Archaeological Reserve in Poland.  The form and function of the building were determined by parameters of founded archaeological substance and historical, architectural and natural context in in , Poland. In this way, the building aims to accurately complete the existing backdrop of the area.

More about the winning project and more images after the break.

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The building has a distinct direction emphasized with elongated walls in accordance with the route of old Ostrow fortifications. It is designed to some extent “from inside” as hidden relics are exposed as the users circulate deeper through the building.

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESERVE

Competition: First prize

Architects: TOYA DESIGN

Project team: Jarosław Wyszynski, Anna Sedecka, Ewa Cwiklinska, Tomasz Wojtkowiak
Location: Poznan, Poland
Realization: 2010 planned

 
 
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kingmu says:

Again, great work coming out of Poland.

 
# November 25, 2009 at 08:11
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Yorik says:

I agree… Simple and very well proportioned.

 
# November 25, 2009 at 08:20
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amonle says:

Agreeing with the above
and a great presentation style – effective without being whizz-bang!

 
# November 25, 2009 at 18:34
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hiker says:

很喜欢这种表达风格~O(∩_∩)O~

 
# November 26, 2009 at 09:43

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