We know the results of the competition to develop a concept for the main exhibition of the branch of the Museum of Photography in Krakow in the building of the former Armory at 22 Rakowicka Street. The opening of the edifice to visitors is planned for the second half of 2021, for now advanced renovation work is still underway there.
In March of this year, a competition was announced for the development of an artistic and spatial concept for the main exhibition of the Museum of Photography in Krakow in the former Armory building at 22 Rakowicka St. The aim of the competition was to select the best concept for the exhibition, which will be located in the historic building with a usable area of 3232.41 sq m. The competition jury awarded two prizes. The competition jury awarded two prizes.
First prize
The first prize in the amount of PLN 15,000 and an invitation to negotiate in the form of a sole-source contract was awarded to Pracownia JAZ+Architekci Żmijewski Jaworski Massé.
The concept of Pracownia JAZ+Architekci Żmijewski Jaworski Massé was appreciated for its original, innovative, consistently carried out solution creating a functional and at the same time attractive exhibition space. The project involves the realization of an exhibition open to activity on the part of the viewer, as well as creating conditions for reflection on photography. In their design, the architects referred to the substantive assumptions presented in the exhibition scenario. The interactive elements of the exhibition are intriguing and original - especially those standing on the border between exhibition and installation. Importantly, the project corresponds with the industrial architecture of the building in an unobvious way.
In their design, the architects referred to the substantive assumptions presented in the exhibition scenario
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2nd prize
The second prize of PLN 10,000 went to Maciej Siuda from the Maciej Siuda Pracownia studio .
The jury awarded the prize for a clear and consistently shaped exhibition space. The elegance and classic character of the interior was appreciated, as well as its functional qualities. The architect not only referred to the specific architecture of the former Armory, but also to the character of the Museum. He used black and white, understood as the primary colors for photography, and in an original yet unobtrusive way referred to the structure of a classic photo album. Thanks to screens organizing the space, detached from the floor with accentuated elements of the structure, visitors can intuitively explore the exhibition without hindrance. The concept corresponds to the main curatorial assumptions presented in the exhibition scenario.
The elegance and classic character of the interior has been appreciated, as well as its functional qualities
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JURY
Adrianna Gębala-Pietras,
Janusz Czop, Ph,
Dominik Kuryłek, Ph,
Agnieszka Olszewska, Ph,
Malwina Antoniszczak,
Prof. Czeslawa Frejlich, Ph,
Karolina Lewandowska, Ph,
arch. Piotr Lewicki,
Anna Lewandowska,
Bartosz Flak.
