Description
The realization of The Interactive OKO Story and Animation Center in Bielsko-Biała took over four years in total. It was divided into two stages: first, the historic Roth Villa, the headquarters of the Animated Film Studio, was revitalized. The next step was the construction of the new building along with a connector and the development of the surrounding site.
Apart from the mentioned façade, the unique construction of a section of the new building is also noteworthy. It appears to be “suspended” above the ground floor, giving visitors the illusion that it’s supported directly on glass, without any visible supports. Furthermore, the space appears optically enlarged, and the interior of the building is visually integrated with
the outdoor space. In the existing historic building, the architects did not introduce significant functional changes. Construction and renovation works were carried out, primarily involving the replacement of (interior floors, some interior plasters, radiators, and the necessary range of sanitary installations, lighting fixtures along with the necessary range of electrical and telecommunication installations), as well as comprehensive façade renovation.