Falowiec, Modernist residential complex in Przymorze, Gdansk, Poland
Falowiec is a residential complex in Przymorze, a district of Gdansk in Poland, that stretches in a wave pattern across a considerable length. The structure consists of several connected sections, each with its own staircase access.
The complex was built in the early 1970s as part of an extensive post-war construction program. The concept aimed to provide housing quickly for a growing population.
The name comes from the wave-like facade that defines the building's profile. Residents use the shared spaces between the separate entrances for neighborhood gatherings.
The building sits close to the Baltic coast and is well connected by public transport. Visitors can walk along the outside to grasp the full length.
The construction creates its own microclimate, with the north side staying cooler than the south side. Visitors from different countries come here to photograph the unusual architecture.
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