Dreams about the metropolis or public architecture of the 21st century in Łódź

Aneta Pawłowska

doi:10.5277/arc190204

Abstract

The aim of the article is to analyze the changes that have taken place in the development of the building structures in Łódź over the last twenty years in the context of the popular vision of Łódź as a metropolis city. Such concept is particularly popular among the city’s inhabitants and the city magistrate. The architectural objects which were taken into consideration have a positive impact on the image of Łódź, according to the common perception of Łódź residents and its modern media. The most successful urban transformations (streets modernization, the Centrum Tram Station and the attempt to create a New Center for Łódź) are briefly presented, as well as revitalizations of the post-factory areas in the city (“Manufaktura”, OFF Piotrkowska, EC1 powerhouse). New projects are also under consideration, such as Łódź Fabryczna Station, new hotels and office buildings that have been constructed in recent years.