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ArchitectureThey enjoy the most success in Russia - but things are not easy for them even there. Polish and Czech architects still have to compete with local studios and some rather formidable international competition
"The new embassy building will reflect the strength, dignity and competence of the Polish state, it will be our showpiece in the capital city of one of the most important countries in the European Union," declared Jerzy Pomianowski, the undersecretary of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as he announced the winner of the design competition for the Polish embassy in Berlin in November 2012. The winner was the renowned Warsaw-based architectural studio JEMS Architekci, which was awarded PLN 150,000 for its design. In addition to the award, the studio will also be given a contract for the design work. The total costs of the construction of the project are estimated at EUR 40 mln. The second prize and PLN 100,000 went to the Wolski Architekci studio. The general contractor is to be chosen at the end of 2013. If everything goes well, Berliners will be able to admire the artistry of Polish architects in 2016. This provides a great opportunity to appear in esteemed company. After all,
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