INNOVATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITY CENTER IN SZCZECIN
Unlike other Polish cities, that are located further away from the sea coast, Szczecin faces many opportunities for development. Throughout the history, port towns were the first to develop technologies required to travel across the ocean, they were also the first to learn foreign languages and experience new products and services. Majority of the citizens was involved in the shipbuilding industry, and such specific location was the source of the local identity.
Lastadie is an island placed in the central part of Szczecin. In the past it was connected with industry - its name - Lastadie - comes from “Last” the historical name of shipload unit. Throughout centuries Lastadie island was becoming one of the most important spots on city’s industrial map. Workshops and storehouses were constantly growing, and many people lived and worked there, but after the II World War, the place was left ruined to the ground, and never got it’s brilliance back. It’s greatest disadvantage, and the reason why it was left behind while Old Town and Boulevards were fully refurbished, is a lack of efficient communication between two riversides. Castle Road and Long Bridge that were supposed to provide car and pedestrian communication way to Lastadie, are used for transporting people to areas located further on the east. Because of that, functions located on the island are mainly building materials storehouses. 
The Golden Lastadie project was meant to create a place to exhibit new technological solutions and to trigger users to create their own, innovative designs. The building consists of two areas - exhibition hall and Fab-Lab - a place of creative work.  The created space will provide tools, workplace and basic know-how in developing one’s own product and business ideas. It is aiming to restore the previous lively atmosphere of Lastadie.