THREE SQUARES – A COMMENTARY ON THE HISTORY OF A PLACE. SAXON SQUARE IN WARSAW

The conducted studies concern historical and contemporary analyses of the development of three squares COMMENTARY. The studies presented in this paper are related to Saxon Square located in Warsaw. The analyses comprised a large number of historical sources which evidence the development of space on the square. The studies also involved projects relating to elements of the development of the square. Part of the analyses also involve numerous competitions for the development of Saxon Square. I. is an art, one that works large spaces, one from which we have the right to demand a great deal of beauty. The creating of a beautiful city is achieved through a first-class work of art; it is a task that individuals cannot handle; instead, generations of construction artists have to contrib-ute to creating the masterpiece. However, even the latter will not be able to cope with it if the spirit of the times and the dwellers’ sense of beauty do not work with them.” every