Multi-family housing development with service premises on the ground floor, creating a fragment of the city quarter in the historical urban fabric. The complex is located at the intersection of Brzozowa and Senatorska streets in Łódź.
The building was planned as a 6-storey building with one underground floor. The investment includes 140 apartments and 7 service and commercial premises located on the ground floor. Two residential segments of the building are serviced by two independent staircases with elevators.
A central entrance was designed from the side of Brzozowa Street, which also serves as a fire route and entrance to the courtyard. The courtyard was divided into a publicly accessible part and a semi-private part – available only to residents. Inside the block, the area was planned to be developed with greenery, small architectural elements and places for relaxation. Ground-floor apartments have access to private gardens, while the premises on the first floors are equipped with balconies and terraces.
The designed development complements the existing and newly shaped city block in the downtown layout, harmoniously fitting into the historical context of the Nowa Łódka housing estate, which is under conservation protection. The building’s elevations, shaped in accordance with the recommendations of the Provincial Conservator of Monuments, were divided vertically and horizontally to refer to the rhythm of the neighboring tenement houses. The ground floor of the building in the front part was set back from the upper floors, which creates arcades and expands the pedestrian space.
An important aspect of the project is the introduction of pro-ecological solutions. As part of the land development, a rainwater retention system was planned, among other things. Additionally, green roofs were designed on the building’s roofs to retain rainwater. The collected rainwater will be used to water the green areas. The designed greenery includes both ornamental trees and shrubs, as well as species resistant to urban conditions. The green area in the courtyard will provide residents with intimate recreational spaces and minimize the “heat island” effect.
The building was designed in accordance with the regulations regarding accessibility for people with disabilities, safety of use and compliance with the requirements for energy efficiency and sustainable use of resource.
