Ad Artis Architects

ICHOT «Gate of Poznan»

ICHOT – Gate of Poznan was built in the very historical core of Poznan, Ostrów Tumski, where the Polish statehood and Polish Christianity have their origins. The very simple form of the building deprived of any needless ornaments on the one hand is built in respect to the historical background but on the other hand stands in striking contrast to it emphasizing modern times when it was erected.

The concept of the building is subordinated to the Cathedral by dividing the main block and creating this way a crevice oriented to the church. The view of the Cathedral accompanies visitors to the exhibition while they cross the glass bridges on every level. In this way the Cathedral becomes the biggest and most prominent exhibit. The building serves as a pentaprism through which we view something of the utmost importance, namely the history of the site. The fundamental idea of the crevice is the open space filled only with what is outside.