Reclaiming the Village: a Prototype for Rural Renewal in Polish Galicia

The project builds on the theoretical statement regarding the neglected development of rural Poland, where political disturbance and historical fragmentation have led to uneven infrastructure, lack of progress, and a chaotic architectural landscape. This project responds to those issues by reimaging the relationship between architecture and the rural community. Focused on a small village in Polish Galicia, it proposes strategic interventions: replacing polluting factory with a cider plant that merges habitat, production, and orchard cultivation; reclaiming a lost central square around village ruins; creating a cultural center with a symbolic tower as a contemporary ritual landmark; introducing system of scalable public elements in order to enhance village appearance. New street patterns and human-centered infrastructure like seating, water features, and small public spaces are designed to re-invent respectfully the village identity and function. More than a case study, the project experiments with an abstraction of village typologies in order to revive rural identity while respecting regional rhythms and materiality. It offers a framework adaptable to similar village morphologies, aiming to bridge the gap between local habits and contemporary needs.