BETONIA. A HOME FOR EVERYONE. 2021 EDITION

Discover a fascinating journey through the world of housing estates, where architecture meets human stories. "Betonia. A home for everyone" is a book that takes you on a journey through settlements that, although often underestimated, are an important element of the landscape of modern cities. Prepare for surprising discoveries and a new perspective on concrete giants that hold more than you might expect.

• Photographs by Krzysztof Skłodowski show the beauty and austerity of housing estates.
• Stories of residents allow you to understand the universal experiences of living in a concrete land.
• Analysis of architecture without prejudice, with the curiosity of a reporter and the insight of a researcher.
• History of mass housing from bright glass houses to slums and luxurious apartment buildings.
• An attempt to show blocks as they really are small worlds that have had a huge impact on the history of modern architecture.

Beata Chomątowska, the author of the book, looks at the blocks without prejudice, with the curiosity of a reporter and the insight of a researcher. "Betonia" is not only a sentimental journey through Polish, German and British settlements, but above all a story about the idea of mass housing, bright glass houses transformed into slums and luxurious apartment buildings. It is a bold attempt to show the blocks as they really are small worlds that have had a huge impact on the history of modern architecture.

The book "Betonia. A home for everyone" is a fascinating read for all those who want to better understand the phenomenon of housing estates and their impact on our lives. It is a story about architecture, history and people that will surely encourage reflection and a new look at the reality that surrounds us. Thanks to the photographs by Krzysztof Skłodowski, the reader has the opportunity to see the housing estates from a completely new perspective, noticing in them the beauty and austerity that often escape our attention.

Czarne Publishing House, known for publishing high-quality non-fiction literature, gives readers a book that will surely remain in their memory for a long time. "Betonia" is a must-read for all lovers of architecture, history and reportage. It is a book that makes you think and allows you to better understand the world in which we live. Immerse yourself in the concrete land and discover its secrets!