ngo + pasierbiński recently won the design competition for Kossak Square in Krakow, Poland. It is located in the very center of old Krakow, in the immediate vicinity of Dworek Kossakówka – the home of the family of outstanding Polish painters Kossak. The square should constitute a representative public space as an urban interior with access to the most representative axes and panoramic views of Krakow, including the Wawel Castle, Vistula Boulevards, and Retoryka street. Today, unfortunately, all this space is degraded, and the potential is completely wasted.
Kossak Square requires a redefinition of its identity and character. An identity is built on respect for history, surroundings,
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