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Prefab housing blocks
Prefab housing blocks (known in Poland as "wielka płyta") are a distinctive feature of many Polish cities, including Gdańsk. They were built mainly in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s as a quick response to the growing demand for housing. Constructed from prefabricated concrete elements, these buildings enabled the mass production of entire residential estates at a relatively low cost. While for many years they were associated with grey monotony, today many are undergoing modernization - receiving colorful façades, improved insulation, and refreshed surroundings. In districts like Zaspa, prefab blocks have found new life through murals and the rising popularity of the neighborhood.
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