Under the bridges of Warsaw: transformation of unused spaces located under the viaducts of bridges in Warsaw, Poland

Abstract

The research concerns various aspects of the impact of megastructures on shaping the city, their role in creating urban envrionment, as well as the transition from the large-scale to the human scale.Due to the increased phenomenon of urban development and the decreasing number of available spaces in the city, the work tries to find a way to use neglected non-obvious spaces in the city.The work focuses on the revitalization of unused spaces located under the viaducts of the Poniatowski Bridge,Łazienkowski Bridge and Świętokrzyski Bridge in Warsaw,Poland.In the context of analyzing the potential of space under viaducts in Warsaw,the work examines the impact of megastructures on the city in the visual and social context.Cultural, social and spatial aspects related to the existence of large-scale objects such as bridges are studied. An important point of analysis is the use of the potential of neglected spaces under the bridges. The work focuses on identifying these areas as a source of spatial opportunities that can contribute to the removal of discontinuities in the city.Research look for a different ways to transform these spaces into public spaces that meet the needs of local communities. Work discusses the concept of the potential of unused land and the phenomenon of social closure among young citizens in Warsaw.The ways in which color and art can influence the perception of the space under viaducts are also being explored.The work also focuses on understanding how the Vistula River and the history of the city affect the current state of space and the quality of life of Warsaw residents.The reference to the river and the history of the city aims to capture the context in which the unused spaces under the viaducts are located, and to identify ways in which they can be transformed,taking into account the unique features of Warsaw.Research is supported by the analysis of theoretical issues and similar cases in the field of architecture, photography,literature and art.

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