Integrating Museum Narratives in the Adaptation of Post-Industrial Heritage to Multifunctional Buildings in Warsaw, Poland

Anotace: Warsaw has recently seen the development of several new multifunctional complexes built on former industrial sites, incorporating relics of historic industrial architecture and referencing their past. Despite significant investment pressure, high land prices and rising construction costs, more investors are recognising the importance of preserving parts, or even entire quarters, of former industrial buildings. The article examines three major post-industrial revitalisation projects in Warsaw that successfully combine modern design with the memory of the sites’ former industrial uses. Each project demonstrates how contemporary architecture can coexist with historical elements, creating spaces that honour the past while meeting the demands of modern urban life. These revitalised areas not only provide functional spaces for residential, commercial and cultural activities but also serve as living monuments to the city’s industrial heritage. By doing so, they contribute to reshaping Warsaw’s urban landscape, offering a meaningful dialogue between history and progress.