Małgorzata TOMCZAK
Third Places
103 Marszałkowska St. At this address is the white concrete building of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. After nearly two decades of operation—first on Pańska Street in the former Emilia, then in the Pavilion on the Vistula River—the institution has permanently moved to the very heart of Warsaw, to Plac Defilad, opposite the Palace of Culture and Science.
MSN stirs up emotions that the world of architecture in postwar Poland does not remember. In this issue, we take a look at the building and talk with its designer Thomas Phifer and Museum Director Joanna Mytkowska. We look for references and analyze the socio-spatial context. We ask for opinions. Will it become a favorite third place for Varsovians? Time will tell.
Today we know that this is the next stage of the New Warsaw Center project. It is to be comfortable, green, friendly to all and full of life.
We invite you to read this issue!
On behalf of the Editorial Board, Publisher and the entire A&B team, I would like to wish you - our Readers, Contributors, Friends - a beautiful Christmas, a happy New Year and... lots of inspiration and endless energy to make your dreams come true.
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