The competition area, designated in the local spatial development plan as UP and UP/KS, is located near the central part of Gorzów, within a strip of green areas along the Warta River, within the Circular Embankment. Pedestrian paths are planned along the Warta River, bordering directly with the Investment Site. The proposed building and land development design is a balanced concept between the most compact layout and footprint of the building and the publicly accessible surrounding space, intended for both building users and adjacent public, recreational, residential, and commercial uses. The development concept includes: The surrounding area was designed to connect the elevated embankment crest (23.5 m above sea level) with the slope of the planned access roads, designated in the local spatial development plan as KDD (20.5 m above sea level), by filling the resulting difference in elevation with a publicly accessible, elliptical plaza, serving as a link between the various levels of the adjacent streets. The plaza was designed as a gentle slope with seating cascading down towards the park greenery. This difference in elevation was utilized to locate the first floor above ground, containing technical rooms and archives. This solution optimizes the dimensions and construction costs of the built-up area while maximizing public and biologically active space. The open space on the river side constitutes a multifunctional public plaza with significant adaptability for events, recreation, and cultural and social integration. The square is divided into zones: a slope with seating, a section for approximately 200 people dedicated to the Customs and Tax Office, and a transitional zone overlooking the service area.
The development maximized the natural topography of the terrain, and in the construction of the building and its surroundings, particular attention was paid to optimizing earthworks during construction. The design is environmentally friendly, maximizing the existing potential of the site, and the resulting square space, combined with the riverside areas, creates a natural architectural and landscape complex. The building’s location and height were designed to utilize existing street elevations and the embankment crown, to relate to the planned neighboring development, and to simultaneously capitalize on the panoramic views of the city and the river. The designed surroundings are consistent with the “green” character of the site, and the square is a welcoming space for users and future residents of this part of the city. The square can be used by users of the facility, residents and petitioners as a multifunctional area conducive to local social activity, and can become its center with facilities in the form of a modern administrative building.