Magnificent constructions made of natural stone used to be built as early as in the ancient times. Despite little knowledge in the field of mechanics, mathematics and engineering of the builders of those days neither the notion of slenderness nor the rules of the work of arch was known at that time the builders intuitively, or thanks to oral transmission of their masters, created constructions which can be admired till today.
The plot where Rondo Verona residence has been built is close to the street where the richest residents of pre-war Wroclaw used to live, i.e. Kaiser Wilhelm Strasse (present-day Powstańców Śląskich Street). There is a picturesque park near the street. Exclusive character of this building was ensured by an Italian investor, known in Wroclaw, Krakow and Poznan for many successful projects. The 13,5-thousand-sqm-building was opened in 2008. It is characterised by a very high standard and covered with an elegant, pre-war style, front facade.
Situated near the Wroclaw Square Market. Modern shape, incongrous to stylised tenement houses, with a multi-level car park. In spite of its arrogance it seems to be properly situated. Golden travertine, grey slate and aluminium-glass Reynaers grating reveal a true character of the building - disciplined and restrained.
This is one of the most impressive examples of modern Polish architecture. It is a luxury apartment house, situated near the river, called Leopoldinum after the emperor Leopold I or after the Wroclaw Chamber Opera. Even the name of the residence makes this building interesting. However, if we get to know that the standard of flats is comparable to this from 5th Avenue in New York, our imagination starts to work. We need to imagine a lot since the facade of the building does not suggest the richness of the interior. Maciej Hawrylak, an architect of this building, has chosen simple planes, got rid of the useless formal decorativeness and focused on the combination of some very good materials. High quality facade is a combination of yellow sandstone, Siberian larch and stainless steel.
Once I was talking to my friends about impressive projects by Mario Botta, a Swiss architect, and about the architecture by Tadeusz Spychala, a Polish architect. They are both the masters of simplicity and proportion, particularly sensitive to the beauty and expressive possibilities of stone. One of my interlocutors, a well-known professor of architecture, asked me in a very polite way: What do we need this pompous stone for? I think there are cheaper and better materials than stone. Do the common people really need stone in their common life?
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