The reconstruction of the Museum of Warsaw – current architectural interventions in a monument of great significance for the history of conservation in Poland

Recent architectural interventions in the Museum of Warsaw, part of the Historic Centre of Warsawdemonstrate a conservation approach that balances modern functionality with historic preservation. The reconstruction of tenement houses on Strona Dekerta Starego Miasta na Rynku (Dekert’s Side of the Old Town Market Square), completed between 2014 and 2017, reflects Poland's unique attitude toward architectural monuments, particularly those lost due to warfare. This study highlights the meticulous conservation efforts over the past century, emphasizing the project's process, conditions, and outcomes while ensuring the integrity of a site significant to Poland’s history.

Wowczak, J. (2020). The reconstruction of the Museum of Warsaw – current architectural interventions in a monument of great significance for the history of conservation in Poland. Technical Transactions, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.37705/techtrans/e2020029