Ceilings

Polish History Museum

PolandContractors: BUDIMEX S.A., USŁUGI BUDOWLANE MAREK KOŚKA

Polish History Museum - Gypsum International Trophy 2025

Project description

The construction of the Museum of Polish History in Warsaw began in 2016, and its new headquarters was opened in September 2023 at the Warsaw Citadel.
The museum covers an area of over 44 000 m². The building has 4 above-ground floors and 2 underground levels. It includes educational rooms, an auditorium, a cinema-theater hall, a library, dining facilities, and a viewing terrace. The façade of the building reflects various periods of Polish history, emphasizing its symbolic significance. The museum aims to be a place of education, culture, and discussion about Polish history. The design of the museum was created by the architectural WXCA.

Main information

Building size

44 000 m²

Building purpose / type

Museum

Building owner name

Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

Architect name

WXCA

Contractors

BUDIMEX S.A.

Company name: BUDIMEX S.A.

Main Representative: Mr Michał Nałęcz, Ms Katarzyna Wesołowska

Number of collaborators: 6 400

Specialties: services in the sectors of infrastructure: road, rail, airport, cubature construction, energy, industrial, and environmental. / Gradually increasing its involvement in the facility management sector (property and infrastructure facilities service) and waste management.

Founded in: 1968

Biography: The foundation of Budimex’s operations is construction, but our offer is much more comprehensive. Through its subsidiaries, the Budimex Group develops the national infrastructure for electric vehicle charging, strengthens the country’s energy independence by investing in renewable energy projects, is a leader in the steel construction sector, and also increases its involvement in the areas of facility management and waste management.

Website: budimex.pl/o-nas/poznaj-grupe-budimex

USŁUGI BUDOWLANE MAREK KOŚKA

Company name: USŁUGI BUDOWLANE MAREK KOŚKA

Main Representative: MAREK KOŚKA

Number of collaborators: 20

Specialties: Construction services: plastering, installation of building joinery / Painting, floor laying

Founded in: 1995

Biography: This versatile contractor has nearly 30 years of experience. Specializing in finishing works, including plastering, drywall, and tiling, they hold a competitive edge over others. They also operate in the real estate sector, enjoying an excellent market reputation. Known as a “one-man orchestra,” the owner manages everything, knows every detail, and is responsible for each employee. His work is his passion. He bids for general contractor projects (tenders) and also receives direct commissions due to his stellar reputation. He loves to travel and explores the world several times a year.

Key Challenges

Due to the nature of the building, the implementation of this investment required the use of many non-standard partition walls and suspended ceilings
The building also features high ceilings, which limits the types of special profiles that can be used for drywall construction.
The final issues were the insulation and soundproofing of the ceilings above the main museum exhibition and in the cinema area
Specifically, the challenge in the office areas was the connection of glass walls and door structures with gypsum board walls
Additionally, the specification of solutions in the museum related to the need to hang tv sets, display cases or cabinets on the walls necessitated the construction of structures capable of withstanding significant loads.

Key Achievements

Excellent collaboration with the General Contractor (due to good service, provision of details, and technical drawings)
Competitive pricing on Isover and Rigips offer
Ensuring acoustic insulation
Installation of appropriate profiles for high ceilings
Walls with increased load-bearing capacity
Specialized flooring resistant to heavy foot traffic
Rooftop gardens as an innovative solution in the Polish market
Extra-clear glass DIAMANT with COOLLITE solar control coating, provides excellent protection against solar heat while maintaining high levels of natural light. This combination is perfect for creating energy-efficient buildings with a comfortable indoor environment.

Sustainability in the project

Awards and Recognitions:
• Winner of the REAL ESTATE IMPACTOR 2024 award presented by the newspaper Rzeczpospolita for projects that shape the quality of life in the city for today’s and future times.
• ULI Global Award for Excellence 2024. The awarding committee appreciated not only the design aspect of the museum but also its impact on the environment and community. This award, presented by the Urban Land Institute since 1979, confirms the highest quality in the real estate industry.
• Most Beautiful Museums in the World in the international Prix Versailles competition 2024