Modernistic modernisation for Gdynia theatre

Architecture and urban planning
POLAND Architectural studio WXCA has prepared the design documentation for the redevelopment of the Witold Gombrowicz Theatre in Gdynia.
The building, which dates back to 1952, is to be reconstructed to complement the older modernist buildings in the neighbouring are that are characteristic of Gdynia. The cost of the redevelopment will come to app. PLN 14.3 mln, with the project to start in 2021. The building’s façade will decorated in a modernist style. The entrance area is to be highlighted by the divisions designed for the façade. This will also emphasise the name of the theatre. The building will also be taller when the
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schedule 09 June 2026
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Once again, for the 15th time, the real estate industry is to come together for a worthy cause in support of the Ronald McDonald House Poland Foundation. This year's JLL Charity Volleyball Tournament will take place on August 7th at the Monta Beach Volley Club in Warsaw.

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schedule 09 June 2026
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schedule 09 June 2026
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schedule 09 June 2026
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schedule 09 June 2026
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schedule 09 June 2026
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schedule 09 June 2026
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schedule 09 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 08 June 2026
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schedule 03 June 2026
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schedule 18 May 2026

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schedule 20 April 2026

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schedule 20 March 2026

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schedule 06 March 2026

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schedule 09 January 2026

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schedule 09 May 2024

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schedule 21 September 2023

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schedule 20 September 2023

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schedule 12 September 2023

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schedule 04 July 2023

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schedule 10 February 2023

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schedule 07 December 2022

Penta holds competition for Dynamitka site

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schedule 17 November 2022

Foster+Partners wins Solidarity Airport design gig

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schedule 06 October 2022

Modular R&D centre by Chybik+Kristof

A modular construction research centre has been completed for Koma Modular in Vizovice, in the Czech Republic’s eastern Zlín region. The design of the facility is the work of Prague-based architectural studio Chybik+Kristof.

schedule 30 August 2022

Architectural contest launched for Victory Square

An international architectural and urban planning competition has been launched for the development of the ‘4th quadrant’ of Vítězné náměstí (Victory Square) in Prague’s Dejvice district.

schedule 19 August 2022

Penta launches ‘Southbank Bratislava’ architectural competition

Penta Investment has launched an architectural and urban design competition for a site along the southern bank of the Danube River in Bratislava.

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