METROPOLITAN
GALLERY
 

 

CREDITS

Developer:

Hines Polska

Location

Warsaw, Poland

Architect

Foster and Partners

Collaborating Architect

JEMS Architekci

General Contractor

Hochtief Polska

Structural Engineers

Waterman International/AIB/BWL

Services Engineer

Roger Preston and Partners/Roger Preston Polska

Façade Consultants

Arup Façade Engineering

Coordination Services

SAP Projekt/Euromost

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Metropolitan
Warsaw, Poland  

Project Features:

  • Dry Plaza feature with a ring of 18 Clear Stream Waterswitches rising to a height of 13 feet (4 meters)
  • Burst Jet at the center scales to a height of 32 feet (10 meters)
  • Height controlled by variable frequency drives on the pumps
  • Feature incorporates 40 flush mounted lights for evening viewing.

About the Project:

Designed by the world famous Sir Norman Foster, the Metropolitan is his first project in central Europe. The former site of the royal residence, the Metropolitain occupies a most prestigious location fronting onto historic Pitsudski Square and is considered to the cultural center of Warsaw. The building is the uncommon combination of location, architecture and technolgy. At the heart of the building is the central courtyard with a dry plaza water feature. The water enlivens this space and provides interaction for its commercial and retail visitors.