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architects approached that complexity
as a unique asset. Construction required
load transfer calculations of the new
structures, while reinforcing the old parts.
The installation inside the building was
incorporated into the interior design, and
the firm ensured the conservation of the
site's industrial heritage.
In its entirety, the complex consists
of 27 buildings. None of the existing
structures were demolished, and all were
assigned new functions (some are still in
progress). The approach to the interiors
embraced connections to the surrounding
landscape, with old stone paving being
restored, and tracks, pipes, masts, and
other equipment remaining where it
was. That tied the whole project together,
infusing recognisable character into the
site from the moment the entrance gates
are crossed.
The main hotel building features
4-star accommodation, including
rooms, a restaurant, and conference
space. The second building is a 3-star
hotel, connected to an aquapark, a spa,
a club, and a brewery. The third building
houses a conference room capable of
accommodating 800 people, as well as a
cinema, a restaurant with additional event
space, a marina, a rehabilitation centre,
and an additional much smaller building
that will be adapted for a new function.
The sugar factory is located near
the historical centre of Żnin, in close
Hotel room

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