A Warsaw park is reaping the rewards of a stunning makeover by being nominated for the Building of the Year 2025 award in the “Public Spaces and Landscape Architecture” category.
The Polish capital’s largest urban park (48.61 ha), Mokotów Field, has undergone a thorough renovation over the past few years, revitalizing its rather jaded and aged features.
Costing 40 million złoty (€9.59 million), the makeover concentrated on the renaturalization of the park's water reservoirs, with reed vegetation creating a safe environment for wildlife.
Concrete jetties have been replaced by wooden footbridges, islands and piers, and there are also two water holes for dogs and even insect hotels.
The park's new features also include an outdoor gym, rollerblading paths, bike racks and climbing areas for children.
There are also sensory and biocenotic gardens, and in spring, when the plants begin to bloom, the park takes on a particularly picturesque appearance.
The website ArchDaily drew up the shortlist for the award, and its readers can vote for their favorite public space, with the results to be announced on February 20.
Costing 40 million złoty (€9.59 million), the makeover concentrated on the renaturalization of the park's water reservoirs, with reed vegetation creating a safe environment for wildlife.
Concrete jetties have been replaced by wooden footbridges, islands and piers, and there are also two water holes for dogs and even insect hotels.
The park's new features also include an outdoor gym, rollerblading paths, bike racks and climbing areas for children.
There are also sensory and biocenotic gardens, and in spring, when the plants begin to bloom, the park takes on a particularly picturesque appearance.
The park is well known to locals for including the Polish National Library, the Monument in Memory of the Fallen Polish Pilots in World War II, as well as several large-scale bars.The Pole Mokotowskie looks amazing, you have to see it for yourselves! 🌳🌱🌾#discoverwarsaw pic.twitter.com/1H0x4mo8dc
— Go2Warsaw (@Go2Warsaw) April 16, 2024
The website ArchDaily drew up the shortlist for the award, and its readers can vote for their favorite public space, with the results to be announced on February 20.
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