THE STRANGE HOUSE ON THE VISTULA - HANNA FARYNA-PASZKIEWICZ, ZUZANNA FRUBA

Discover the fascinating story of the modernist Szyller villa, which, despite protests, was demolished in 2002. This book is not only a story about architecture, but also about people and their passions. Immerse yourself in the world of interwar Warsaw and learn about the fate of the unusual house on the Vistula.

• Captivating story of the Szyller villa
• Rich archival material, including illustrations and photos
• Text by architectural historian Hanna Faryna-Paszkiewicz
• Poetic tale by Zuzanna Fruba
• Illustrations by Jakub and Tymek Jezierski
• Description of the turbulent fate of the modernist living machine

The Szyller villa, built in 1928 in Saska Kępa, was one of the most interesting buildings of interwar Warsaw. Designed by Bohdan Lachert and Józef Szanajca, it was an example of avant-garde architecture. Unfortunately, despite protests, it was demolished in connection with the expansion of the Miedzeszyński Embankment. This book brings closer the history of this unusual place and the people who created it.

Zuzanna Fruba, in her poetic tale, tells the story of the villa from the perspective of a little girl, the daughter of Antoni Szyller, who lived in it. Halina Ostrowska, to be precise, shared her memories with the author, which resulted in this unusual story. The illustrations by Jakub and Tymek Jezierski add charm to the book and allow you to better imagine the appearance of the villa.

Hanna Faryna-Paszkiewicz, an architectural and art historian, in her text analyzes the architectural values of the Szyller villa and places it in the context of Warsaw modernism. Thanks to her knowledge, we can better understand why this building was so important for the history of Polish architecture. This book is a real treat for lovers of Warsaw and architecture.

The Bęc Zmiana Foundation, the publisher of the book, ensures that the memory of important places and events from the history of Poland is not lost. Thanks to their efforts, we can read about the Szyller villa today and learn about its unusual history. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Warsaw and its architecture.