MIASTOPROJEKT. ŁÓDŹ TO ITS CITY - RAFAŁ PAKUŁA

Discover the fascinating history of Łódź architecture during the PRL era! Rafał Pakuła's book "Miastoprojekt. Łódź to its city" is a journey through projects, realizations, and competitions that shaped the city's landscape. Learn about the behind-the-scenes work of the Łódź design office and its impact on urban development.

• Diversity of residential construction
• Representative city centers on Traugutta Street
• High-rise buildings in the office and commercial zone on Piłsudski Avenue
• Downtown Residential District, the Manhattan of Łódź
• Academic city character thanks to urban plans
• Residential architecture competitions (Golden Trowel) involving the public

The book "Miastoprojekt-Łódź to its city" is an attempt to show Łódź architecture in a new light, escaping from historical politics. The author proves that the architecture of Łódź after 1945 draws from the aesthetics and tradition of architecture, and socialist modernism has its values. This publication is an invitation to re-examine the architecture of Łódź and discover its hidden beauty.

Miastoprojekt-Łódź combined in its activities the needs and expectations related to construction after 1945. The design office used new technologies, dynamized construction works, and introduced the concepts of standards and mechanization. As a result, Łódź gained modern residential buildings, shopping centers, and public utility facilities. This book is a tribute to the architects who created the new Łódź.

This publication is a must-read for all lovers of architecture, the history of Łódź, and those interested in socialist modernism. It will help you understand the context of the creation of many buildings and estates that are still an important part of the city's landscape. With this book, you will look at Łódź from a new perspective and appreciate its architectural richness.

The book contains 400 pages, format 235x165 mm, hardcover. Published in 2019 by Księży Młyn Dom Wydawniczy. It is the perfect gift for anyone who values knowledge about the architecture and history of Łódź. Immerse yourself in a fascinating story about the city and its architectural transformations!