tbs estate II

The housing estate at Św. Wojciecha and Myśliwska Streets in Gliwice was designed as a complex of blocks, each consisting of three free-standing buildings. The main idea of the project was to combine a simple, economical architectural form with spaces that encourage neighborly relations and everyday life.

A distinctive feature of the concept is the use of steel frames, present both on the façades and in the spaces between the buildings. They form a three-dimensional grid that encompasses balconies and seamlessly extends into pergolas, shelters, and small architectural elements. In this way, architecture and landscape intertwine, and the estate’s spaces adapt to various activities: gatherings, recreation, or quiet relaxation.

The project is accompanied by a graphic identification system based on simple murals inspired by Silesian familok houses. The pictogram motifs give character to each block, complemented by a consistent color scheme built on two interchangeable palettes. Concrete paths and entrances highlighted by inverted colors provide a subtle yet clear accent that organizes the space.

The estate combines the simplicity and repetition of structure with a richness of details that shape the identity of the place. It is a project in which architecture becomes a framework for community and a backdrop for the residents’ everyday interactions.