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Biprostal Building in Kraków

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Biprostal Building in Kraków

Biprostal Building in Kraków, Office building in Królewska Street, Kraków, Poland.

Description

The Biprostal Building is an office structure on Królewska Street in Kraków, reaching 55 meters in height. Its form consists of distinct geometric bodies with vertical and horizontal elements linked through a central passage.

History

The structure was designed by architects Mieczysław Wrześniak and Paweł Czapczyński and completed in 1964. At that time, it was Kraków's first high-rise building and represented a major shift in the city's urban development.

Culture

The building displays a large ceramic tile mosaic on its side facade, created by artist Celina Styrylska-Taranczewska during its original construction. This artwork remains a striking visual feature that shapes how visitors experience the street.

Practical

The building is located at 57 Królewska Street in central Kraków and is easily accessible by various public transportation options. The downtown location makes it simple to reach and puts you near many other sites of interest.

Did you know?

The building features cantilevered upper floors supported by pilotis and displays distinctive curved window panes at the ground floor corner. These design details create an interesting visual quality that rewards closer observation.

Location
Height
55 m
GPS coordinates
50.07370,19.91550
Latest update
December 10, 2025 20:06

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