The building of the Union of Polish Architects

The only preserved timberframe building of old Olsztyn. We do not know its initial function, it was used for non- residential purposes. Presently it houses the Union of Polish Architects.

 

History

The granary building dates back to the turn of the 19th century. It is the only preserved timberframe monument, a type of construction which prevailed in Olsztyn till the 19th century. The building is located on the outskirts of the Old Town. It makes use of a 14th - century defensive wall. It was serving non- residential purposes either as a granary or as a carriage house. The building was renovated between 1980 and 1990, owing to the efforts of the Union of Polish Architects, who have their seat there, and the Voivodship Conservation Officer. On the ground floor there are gastronomic premises.

 

Architectural description

The granary is based on a irregular trapezium. It is a two–storeyed building. The ground floor is made of brick, the upper floor is a timberframe construction. A fragment of the rear of the building, in its lower part, is the 14th – century town wall. The upper floor is hanging over the ground floor wall. The granary is covered with a single-ridge roof with wood framed dormer windows.

 

Practical info

- cafe in the granary is open between 11 a.m. and 1 at night- building can be visited during its opening hours - toilet in the cafe- free parking lot for coaches – 400 m. away (Nowowiejskiego Street)

 

www.olsztyn.sarp.org.pl