Biurowiec Wojewódzki, Office skyscraper in Śródmieście, Katowice, Poland.
Description
The Biurowiec Wojewódzki is a 22-story office tower about 105 m tall located in Katowice's city center. The structure features concrete and glass with distinctive vertical lines running across its entire exterior.
History
This administrative building was completed in 1985 during a period when Katowice was expanding vertically. The construction reflected the urban development patterns of the socialist era.
Culture
The building houses important legal institutions where residents conduct official business and where prosecutors work on cases. This role makes it a recognized landmark in the city center's daily life.
Practical
The building is easily accessible in the city center and has multiple elevators serving all floors. The location is well connected by public transportation and situated among other business and administrative buildings in an active area.
Did you know?
The facade was deliberately designed by architects K. Pielawa and E. Raczek with vertical patterns that give the building a distinctive presence in the skyline. This design choice sets it apart from other buildings of the same era.
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