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The fabulous office building at 62 ul. Wspólna, Warsaw. Although very ordinary looking from the outside, the interior is a stunning open, circular courtyard, with several tiers of galleries topped with a massive concrete dome.

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On my first visit on the Thurday, Security were adamant that no photos were allowed. Having seen the beauty of the interior however I was determined to try and get some images. I returned on Sunday morning hoping for a different security guard, or better still, none at all. I got a bit of both, but unfortunately I woke the sleeping guard as I tried to tip-toe past him into the deserted building. Despite this rude awakening from his morning snooze, he was a bit more approachable and eventually allowed me to rattle off half a dozen shots.

I would absolutely love to spend a couple of hours here with access to all the floors, a tripod, and the time to get the compositions correct, ie much better than this.

I believe the building was designed in the 1950's by Marek Leykam as a thinly veiled protest at the Socialist Realist architectural dogma of the day.

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trulli26 says:

nice shot!
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VirtualSanity says:

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alleroo says:

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itspaulkelly says:

I'm glad you persevered, this is a great shot

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Steve Millis says:

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Vincént says:

It's great you were allowed to take a shot there.
Very nice.

A+++ Grade Photo
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seelview says:

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binhabib68 says:

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sniper_88 says:

Impressive:-)

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joshbousel says:

Awesome perspective

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mdumlao98 says:

this is grand symmetry! bravo!
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TLMELO says:

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Czina says:

A+++ Grade Photo
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evje calling says:

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EricK_1968 says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Haggis Chick says:

Wow, this is an amazing photo, it makes me feel a little dizzy but then that's not hard lol!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Amsterdamned! says:

Thumbs Up! from Flickr Smileys

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objectif lune says:

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evaxebra says:

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russkymike [deleted] says:

Beautiful composition!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

BBMaui says:

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Opus104 says:

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catcetera says:

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It's very impressive - I'm glad you were able to talk security into letting you get a picture.
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MattyX says:

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_VadO_ says:

Excellence
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

_vanitY_ says:

This photo is a certified...

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Filomena Brioso says:

Thumbs Up! from Flickr Smileys

Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

photogenesis ... says:

Excellence
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Viche says:

What an absolutely amazing place. Why don't they let people take pictures? Wonderful shot.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Richard Frances says:

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Mihai-ela says:

Excellence
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cool_colonia4711 says:

Excellence
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

juanmiguel [deleted] says:

I love the perspective.
Have a nice day.: )
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

dezsö [deleted] says:

Excellence
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Mace2000 says:

Though you had not much time this shot is stunning. A good photographer doesn´t need much time, he? :)

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

fishflix says:

It's a super shot. Worth the persistence........
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

: HimUpNorth : says:

Looks like a cool place mate - very attractive shot!
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greatwich says:

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
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aseptyczny says:

People's Choice
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

ponchosquealº says:

LOOK AT THAT BEAUTY!

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gtavares says:

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great picture!
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the big bambooly says:

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atwose says:

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MaestroBen says:

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Jaggernot says:

Nice composition~

EXCELLENCE
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Calovi says:

Magnificent!

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Aleksu says:

Dang!

That is indeed an impressive building, amazing interior architecture.

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CORSIWORLD says:

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Face-2-Face says:

Excellence
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Jerry Ting says:

Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

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Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

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j a c q u e s says:

Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

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mjmourik says:

Excellent shot and composition! Beautiful.
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Norma Desmond says:

simply beautiful...
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objectif lune says:

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
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iShé* [soluztrella] says:

Amazing building.

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Emilique says:

great shot!! I've never heard of this building
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

tttaaaooo says:

beautifully taken.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

vanvos says:

amazing view

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Darwin Bell says:

wow, this is amazing

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sensiblegrandeza says:

Me gusta mucho.

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luigi.re says:

IMPRESSIVE

Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to
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flickrjob says:

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bratan says:

great curves!!
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StL Photographer [deleted] says:

This world-class image was found in Global Village 2
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Burntalex says:

Nice geometry
This world-class image was found in Global Village 2
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zTransmissions says:

very cool.

This world-class image was found in Global Village 2
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Opus104 says:

This world-class image was found in Global Village 2

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amras_de says:

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A wonderful picture, ein wunderschönes Photo!
This world-class image was found in Global Village 2
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bevcraigwhite says:

what a treasure this building is...and also your fine fotos of it !!!! a fave again !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

---m--- says:

This world-class image was found in Global Village 2
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

gabomx says:

wwwuuuaaaauuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yo quiero conocer ese lugar... donde es?
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Rod Monkey says:

Gracias Gabomx - está en Varsovia, Polonia
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

straightfinder says:

Very cool composition! Perfect shot!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

monalogic says:

good job. u're really good at those architectural things. ;)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

mikeyexists says:

wonderful image!

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!Katie! says:

This world-class image was found in Global Village 2

You now have 7 globes and can post your picture in the Lunar Village Ticket Queue to receive your ticket to the invite only Lunar Village Pool. www.flickr.com/groups/globalvillage/discuss/7 215759458692...

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!Katie! says:

Your out-of-this-world photo has become a legend in Global Village 2,
and has been awarded this Ticket to the Moon

Please join your fellow travellers in the Lunar Village,
and post this photo in the pool up there.
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fusaka says:

Very nice...
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Ojisanjake says:

An awesome shot of an awesome building.
This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Sally Van Natta says:

Great title and wonderful image -- would love to see it.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Opus104 says:

Exceptional image. Still a fave.

This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

B℮n says:

Yes Rod, fabulous shot. I like all your architectual photo's. You have some great ones. I recently made some abstracts too. Did you saw?
www.flickr.com/photos/visbeek/430498419/

GRTZ,BEN
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

MariaJC says:

Foto ganadora de la categoría Arquitectura
en la 12ª Edición del grupo
DELICATESSEN
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Richard Frances says:

Your photo is "A"Class
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MaxRab says:

Beautiful.
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adrians_art says:

Oh My a Stunning pattern shot!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

mikeyexists says:

Another wonderful shot. Excellent job & a fave

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Arkfinder says:

Stunning picture! Impressive space!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

robinbenito says:

wow nice way to look at it
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sarah marshall says:

optime gallery marker ::::
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vitoriafalabella says:

optime gallery marker ::::
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Chris (archi3d) says:

Your photo is superb !
Please add this photo to
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This photo has been selected for
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Add this one to http://www.flickr.com/groups/goldenphotograph er/
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linthesky says:

Your photo is superb !
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tropicalrips says:

Focus Legacy Award / Excellence on flickr
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