The project envisions the implementation of the concept of raising the water level in the Warta River as it flows through the city of Poznań. Essential elements for carrying out this undertaking include a dam to raise the water level and a lock to ensure the river's navigability, as well as the continuity of the Greater Wielkopolska Loop. In addition to these necessary structures, a river port and a marina have been designed to provide proper service for the dam and port, while also creating several accommodation spaces for boat moorers and featuring a café inside.
The developed area has been designed to increase the use of green spaces, facilitate access for people with disabilities, and create many opportunities to observe the river and water infrastructure from different perspectives.
The facility is adapted to flood conditions in the river valley. The entire ground floor level is intended for everyday use but can be easily flooded and taken out of use during floods. The previously channelized stream has been redirected around the marina, thereby enhancing the attractiveness of its flow. Additionally, it connects with the water system flowing from the roof's basin. The multi-level water surface aims to enrich the architecture with an educational function. This allows every visitor to the marina to better comprehend the scale of flooding and the variability of water in nature.
joint 3rd prize in the architecture category
award of the greater poland regional chamber
of architects of the republic of poland
39th edition of the prof. władysław czarnecki competition
architecture _ student conceptual project
location _ wilczy młyn, poznań, poland
project _ 2018
poznań _ wilczy młyn // harbor and lock
on the warta river