English
Polski
Modernization and expansion of the former Światowid cinema building for the purposes of the Museum of Nowa Huta
On June 27, 2025, Mostostal Warszawa signed a contract for the implementation of the project titled "Modernization and expansion of the former Światowid cinema building for the purposes of the Museum of Nowa Huta". The contract covers comprehensive construction and conservation works, with a total gross value of PLN 60,177,750.00.
The new headquarters of the Museum of Nowa Huta is intended to become a modern and accessible cultural venue, close to the residents of the district and the entire city of Kraków. The project is co-financed by the European Union under Priority VII: Culture, Measure 7.1 – Cultural and Cultural Tourism Infrastructure, of the European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate, Environment Program 2021–2027, as well as the Municipality of Kraków.
Scope of Work
Mostostal Warszawa is the General Contractor for the construction and conservation works in the former Światowid cinema building, located at os. Centrum E 1. The subject of the contract includes, in particular: expansion of the underground section by approx. 1,700 m², construction of rooftop terraces, and comprehensive construction and conservation works including all building systems (e.g., electrical, sanitary, ventilation, air conditioning), window and door joinery, flooring, bathroom fixtures, façade, and landscaping of the area surrounding the building (driveways, parking spaces), as well as installation of utility connections and complete technical infrastructure in accordance with the design documentation.
The contractor is also responsible for preparing all necessary documentation required for obtaining occupancy permits and final approvals.
As the former Światowid cinema building is listed in the register of historic monuments, all construction work will be carried out under the supervision of the Municipal Heritage Conservator.
The renovation and modernization of the Museum of Nowa Huta headquarters is scheduled to last 30 months and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2027. An additional three months have been reserved for obtaining all necessary approvals and permits.
About Światowid Cinema
Światowid Cinema was the first panoramic cinema in Nowa Huta and one of the district's two main cinemas. It opened on July 21, 1957, with a screening of the French-German historical comedy Les Nouveaux Messieurs. Designed by Andrzej Uniejewski, the building is a notable example of late socialist realist architecture and originally housed two screening rooms and air-raid shelters.
The cinema operated until 1992, after which it was repurposed for commercial use. In 2006, the building was acquired by the City of Kraków, and since 2008 it has housed the Museum of Nowa Huta. In 2015, it was officially listed as a historic monument, recognized for its architectural and cultural significance.
Information on the Mechanism for Reporting Potential Irregularities or Financial Abuses
The Contracting Authority, as the Beneficiary, further informs about the possibility of reporting to the Managing Authority (i.e., the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy) or the Intermediate Body (i.e., the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage) any suspected non-compliance of the Project or the Beneficiary's activities with the CRPD (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, adopted in New York on 13 December 2006 (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1169, as amended)) or with the CFR (Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union of 6 June 2016 (Official Journal of the EU C 202 of 7.06.2016, p. 389)).
Reports, notifications, and/or complaints regarding non-compliance of the Project with the provisions of the CFR/CRPD may be submitted by natural persons (project participants or their proxies and representatives), institutions involved in the implementation of European Union funds, or civil society (associations, foundations), using the following methods (each of the following is considered a written form of submission):
-
Traditional mail – by letter sent to the address of the ministry:
Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, ul. Wspólna 2/4, 00-926 Warsaw
or
Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Krakowskie Przedmieście 15, 00-071 Warsaw -
EPUAP electronic mailbox of the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy or the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
-
Online form "e-Irregularities", available on the website: www.feniks.gov.pl
-
Whistleblowing mechanism, understood as a dedicated email address:
Detailed information regarding the mechanism for reporting potential irregularities or financial abuses within the Project is available on the website:
https://www.feniks.gov.pl/strony/dowiedz-sie-wiecej-o-programie/zglaszanie-nieprawidlowosci/
