Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe

Wacław Kłyszewski · Śródmieście · 1952

Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe
Hidden Gem

Post-socialist Warsaw capitalism in one building—where the city rehearsed its new skyline language.

Architectural structure.

StructuralHidden Gem
Year
1952
Coordinates
52.2310°, 21.0223°
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Visitor Guide

Visitor Tip

Photograph it with neighbors; the contrast tells the story better than any isolated hero shot.

Best Photo Spot

Street-level oblique view late afternoon for facade depth and urban context.

Access & Hours

Commercial/office; expect lobby-only access.

Insider Note

Transitional-era buildings are fascinating precisely because they’re negotiating systems: old codes, new money, new materials.

Time Needed

15–25 minutes

Design & Structure

Tessellation
Computational Process

Corporate office planning with facade rationalization and emerging high-performance envelope strategies.

Materiality

Glass/stone/metal typical of finance-era representation—material choices signal stability and modernity.

Structural Innovation

Standard frame; the ‘engineering’ interest is often in facade systems and service integration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe?+

Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe was designed by Wacław Kłyszewski and completed in 1952. It is located in Śródmieście, Poland.

Where is Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe located?+

Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe is located in Śródmieście, Poland. Its coordinates are 52.2310°, 21.0223°.

When was Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe built?+

Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe was completed in 1952. It was designed by Wacław Kłyszewski.

Can I visit Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe?+

Centrum Bankowo-Finansowe is a real building in Śródmieście that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.