Wood and Carpentry Center in Szklarnia (Lublin Voivodeship)

The project aims to show how traditional carpentry techniques have evolved over the years and how they can be used to give wood new applications. The complex created is intended to illustrate the process of drawing inspiration from the culture and traditions of the region in order to harmoniously shape modernity and integrate it into the surrounding landscape. It also provides an opposition to the commonly used architecture focused on universalism and repetition, emphasising the importance of wooden construction in the cultural and historical development of regional architecture in the region.

The project consists of a group of buildings that harmoniously blend with their surroundings and landscape. The architecture is based on traditional techniques and structural layouts, adapted to meet the modern requirements of multifunctional buildings. Every element has been selected to provide a multi-sensory experience of the material. Structural components are also used as interior design elements. The division of the main exhibition building and the use of connectors between different parts of the complex create a transitional form between rural architecture (human) and the surrounding landscape (nature). The buildings gradually dissolve into the backdrop of the forest, which simultaneously becomes part of the façade. The proportions of the buildings and the variety of roof trusses allow to experience the transformations that have shaped regional architecture over the years. The exhibition hall has low windows that open onto the trees, emphasising its relationship with nature. It has been visually separated from the rest of the building, with access provided by a "bridge" that highlights the region's cultural heritage. The difference in interior levels and the ceiling openings create a play of light and allow to view the exhibits from different angles and levels. Movable exhibition walls maximise the functionality of the space, allowing flexible adaptation when needed. Amidst the trees, an open exhibition pavilion has been designed that blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings. It provides a balance with nature, allowing to feel the wood from which all joinery begins. The traditional chimney has been transformed into a modern skylight that provides natural lighting to the space. Facilities have been adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.