Archinect - News 2024-11-21T13:13:17-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150260433/daniel-libeskind-designs-d-architecture-center-in-his-native-hometown Daniel Libeskind designs Łódź Architecture Center in his native hometown Alexander Walter 2021-04-21T19:24:00-04:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bf/bf47bb91bd04a8cab53b13a637be7c48.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/1493/studio-daniel-libeskind" target="_blank">Daniel Libeskind</a> will be returning to his native hometown of &#321;&oacute;d&#378;, Poland, to create a series of cultural hubs throughout the city. <br></p> <p>Dubbed <em>Nexus21</em>, the program features 21 unique interventions &mdash; ranging from buildings to urban spaces &mdash; to invigorate select neighborhoods spots, spur economic development, and pay tribute to the city's cultural, historical, and industrial heritage including architecture, textiles, fashion, and film.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1b/1bdd57b5d66b096bea77a73427bbddc4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1b/1bdd57b5d66b096bea77a73427bbddc4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>&#321;&oacute;d&#378; Architecture Center, exterior. Image: Studio Libeskind.</figcaption></figure><p>"The 21 sites, mostly empty blocks and derelict structures, will be revitalized to create point investments that amplify the character and functionality of each site," explains the project description. "The plan targets the spaces in between buildings within the center of the urban plan to create a vibrant nexus between the old and the new while adding value to the historic neighborhoods of &#321;&oacute;d&#378;. The aim is to create a chain reaction of development across the city that enriches the public realm."</p> ...