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12/02 2026 04/04 2026
Singapore. Krystyn Olszewski: City, Urban Planning, Future
Zdjęcie przedstawiające gęstą zabudowę modernistycznych bloków mieszkalnych. Budynki mają jasne elewacje z charakterystycznymi czerwonymi akcentami i rzędami okien. W tle widoczny jest krajobraz przemysłowy z licznymi kominami fabrycznymi oraz zarysowane na horyzoncie łagodne pasma górskie. Całość utrzymana w lekko wyblakłej, retro kolorystyce typowej dla starej fotografii analogowej.

An exhibition dedicated to the spatial planning concepts of Singapore by Polish architect and urban planner Krystyn Olszewski.

 


 

The early twentieth-century history of Singapore is a story of a metropolis grappling with a crisis in urban management. As a result of global and revolutionary economic and social changes, and unprecedented technological and industrial developments, Singapore faced the challenges of rapid urbanization.

The city’s recovery was to be achieved through decentralization and the construction of a structure composed of residential, work, and recreational spaces. These areas would be integrated into a harmonious whole, connected by an extensive transportation system.

Krystyn Olszewski, a Polish architect and urban planner, played a significant role in this transformation. His work contributed to the development of Singapore’s spatial layout. The long-term, systematic, and consistent spatial planning initiated at that time became the foundation for the construction of the modern city. Singapore’s urban planning concept reflects not only its past but also its future, as it faces the challenges of the 21st century.

 


Accompanying events:



Guided tours



Guided tours for schools 



Discussion



Workshops


Creators of the exhibition:


Organizers:


Curator:

  • Piotr Woliński

Exhibition coordination

  • Magdalena Breńko

Architecture of the exhibition:


Visual identification:

  • Katarzyna Nestorowicz

Graphic design of the exhibition:

  • Weronika Nowak

Communication:

  • Dominik Witaszczyk, Aleksandra Zaszewska

Accompanying program:

  • Marta Baranowska

Educational program:

  • Katarzyna Domagalska, Hanna Zwierzchowska, Wiola Januszko, Natalia Cichoń

Editorial staff:

  • Michał Wiśniewski, Urszula Drabińska

Translation:

  • Dorota Wąsik

Realization of the exhibition:

  • Ferwor: Dawid Aniśko, Antoni Bartochowski, Aleksandra Gryc, Filip Król, Mateusz Lipiec, Jakub Mierzejewski, Wojciech Musiałek, Paweł Paciorek, Piotr Paciorek, Rafał Paciorek, Marcin Papiernik, Łukasz Pierścieniak, Bartłomiej Urbanowski

Organizational cooperation:

  • ZODIAK Warszawski Pawilon Architektury – Monika Komorowska, Natalia Cichoń, Wiola Januszko, Artur Wosz

Cooperation:


Acknowledgments:

  • Jerzy and Piotr Olszewscy

 

Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

 


 

Information about the accessibility of the exhibition:

The exhibition runs from February 12th to April 4th. The pavilion is open Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. All residents are welcome. Admission is free.

  • Videos and multimedia: All multimedia has subtitles in Polish and English.
  • Touchable objects: Some of the exhibits are touchable. If you’d like to do so, please ask at the reception desk on the ground floor.
  • Texts: Exhibit descriptions are large and clear, with text on a contrasting background. They are written in simple language.

Architecturial accessibility:

The exhibition is available on the ground floor and on level -1 of the pavilion. You can enter the ground floor from the sidewalk. The entrance doors open automatically outwards. If you use a wheelchair or carry a stroller, the building is fully accessible. An elevator takes you to all levels of the building. Restrooms are located on the ground floor and level -1. There is also a ground floor bathroom with a baby changing table, adapted for people with mobility difficulties.

How to get to the event?

  • Localization: Our pavilion is located in the very center of Warsaw, at Pasaż Stefana Wiechecki “Wiecha” 4. The entrance is directly from the square in front of the building.
  • Public transport: Bus, tram, and metro stops are just 250 meters from the building. All of these stops are marked “Centrum.”
  • Bicycle: You can conveniently reach the pavilion via bike paths leading to Widok Street. Right at the building entrance, we’ve prepared 24 bicycle parking spaces.
  • Car: We don’t have our own parking lot, and direct access to the entrance is not possible, so look for the nearest available spaces on Widok Street. Additionally, on Chmielna Street, close to the pavilion, you’ll find two disabled parking spaces.

Evacuation:

The building is equipped with clear directional signs and audible signals to assist you in the event of an evacuation. On the ground floor, you’ll find four emergency exits, allowing you to quickly leave the building. Once outside, head towards Passage Stefana Wiechecki “Wiecha,” as this is the designated gathering point for evacuees.

Contact:

If you have any questions about event availability, please contact us by email or phone.