Warsaw architecture gains international standing

Anna Cymer is pleased to see that a series of architectural projects led by the likes of Daniel Libeskind and Norman Foster are boosting Warsaw's international profile in architecture. "This is the product of major investments (a famous architect doesn't come cheap), but also a shift in the Polish mindset. Even here on the Vistula, people have realised that for a European city, modern, even daring architecture is a must... The famous architect Daniel Libeskind will construct a building that is to compete with the Cultural Palace, a 22-floor apartment building which resembles a sail or – as some say – an eagle's wing. The design was recently presented at an exclusive gala – as befits the project of an international architectural icon. This is an indication that Polish architecture is catching up with international trends in which architecture isn't just about beautiful buildings but about trade with stars and marketing, as in all other sectors."

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