The past enchanted in the walls. A new chapter of the mill on the Molstova River

Ola Skorupa

08 of January '25

Adaptation of the mill on the Molstova River into a regional cultural center

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w skrócie
Amelia Golunska's thesis concerns the adaptation of a 19th-century water mill in Brojce into a Cultural Center. The project restores functionality to the historic building, combining tradition with modernity. CK Wodny Młyn is to serve the local community, promoting arts, crafts and regional heritage The historic body of the building has been preserved, enriching it with subtle, modern architectural additions. The building's interiors combine raw aesthetics with functionality, creating a space for art, education and meetings. For more interesting information, visit the home page of the AiB portal

w skrócie

Amelia Golunska's thesis concerns the adaptation of a 19th-century water mill in Brojce into a Cultural Center.
The project restores functionality to the historic building, combining tradition with modernity.
CK Wodny Młyn is to serve the local community, promoting arts, crafts and regional heritage
The historic body of the building has been preserved, enriching it with subtle, modern architectural additions.
The building's interiors combine raw aesthetics with functionality, creating a space for art, education and meetings.
For more interesting information, visit the home page of the AiB portal

In the heart of Western Pomerania, where history is intertwined with nature, stands a 19th-century water mill on the Molstova River. The building, forgotten and deteriorating for years, became the inspiration for Amelia Golunska's graduation project. The Koszalin University of Technology graduate has always been fascinated by the cultural heritage of her region. The challenge she set herself was not only to restore the splendor of this historic building, but also to give it a modern function as the Water Mill Cultural Center.

back of the mill

From ruins to a place of meeting and culture

The diploma project involves the adaptation of a 19th-century water mill located on the Molstowa River in the village of Brojce, in the municipality of Brojce in Western Pomerania. The rectangular building, erected in the interwar period as an extension of an older mill from 1750, originally belonged to the von Steinkeller family. Over the centuries of the region's turbulent history, the mill changed owners and functions, until it eventually became a granary under the State Agricultural Farm, before falling into disrepair.

axonometry

Amelia Golunska, fascinated by the monumental character of the red brick building and its mansard roof, decided to bring it back to life. The goal of the project was to transform the mill into a space of significant importance to the local community - a Cultural Center (CK Wodny Młyn). The choice of the mill as an object of adaptation also resulted from the author's interest in the history of Western Pomerania, whose multicultural heritage inspired her.

north elevation

cultural center in the heart of nature

The location of the mill, surrounded by greenery and proximity to the river, created ideal conditions for organizing events such as open-air painting workshops or neighborhood dinners in the open air. The project not only popularizes local history and tradition, but also encourages residents and residents and tourists to get in touch with nature and celebrate local heritage together.

location

An analysis of the needs of the residents of the municipality of Brojce and the Gryfice district indicated that the Water Mill CK could play an important role in the arts and crafts education of children and young people, while increasing interest in the history of the region. The project assumed that the center would become a place that integrates the community, encouraging visits and a temporary change of perspective.

entrance

interiors that combine history with functionality

The adaptation project assumed maximum preservation of the historic character of the building. The massing remained unchanged, while new architectural elements, such as the steel entrance shelter, were incorporated in a subtle way, harmonizing with the historic building.

entrance

The first floor of the mill housed a spacious, two-story exhibition hall with a mezzanine, office, information desk and lobby. The raw aesthetics of the interior, highlighted by the concrete floor and wooden structural elements, allude to the industrial character of the building.

mezzanine

In the basement, toilets were designed with an original concept of a common washroom, which emphasizes the rawness and industrial pedigree of the building. The combination of classic terra cotta and modern materials gives the space a unique character.

The top floor houses the "Łan Café" café and a theater room for performances, concerts or author meetings. Rustic furniture and minimalist lighting harmonize with the open space of the attic, creating a friendly atmosphere conducive to relaxation and creativity.

theater room

Amelia Golunska's project not only restores the mill's functionality, but also reinscribes it in the context of the local community. CK Wodny Młyn is a place that combines history with the needs of the present, offering a space for artistic development, education and intergenerational meetings.