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The Sculpture Park in Warsaw's Bródno has adopted a biennial format, drawing inspiration from the renowned art exhibition in Venice. For nine days, the neighborhood transformed into an exhibition space that focused on highlighting the uniqueness of the existing situations, objects, local initiatives, inventions, collections, buildings, and infrastructure.

The exhibition comprised over eighty locations, which were identified through walks with local experts and submissions from residents. This process resulted in a subjective map that brought forth the ever-changing spirit of the place, revealing many seemingly incompatible elements – flaws, traces of the past, and indicators of future urban and social processes.

One of the structures created for the Biennale was the Central Pavilion – "central" not just due to its location within the topography of Bródno Park, but also because it serves as a space for meetings and workshops, bringing together neighbors from near and far, as well as visitors.

This ephemeral construction generates a space for coexistence with both humans and nature. Its lightweight form underscores the uniqueness of the place by harmonizing with the existing layout and the shape of trees and the park landscape. Nature, plays a crucial role in this installation – the pavilion is nestled among trees, the soft and inviting ground cover offers comfort to those seated, and the city noise is mitigated by the surrounding vegetation.

Beyond its integrative and animating functions, the space promotes relaxation and contemplation. The dark blue material provides shade on hot summer days and, with its intriguing texture, becomes an element that encourages observation and touch. On the vast canvas suspended overhead, much like a screen, one can observe the interplay of shadows created by the wind-moving branches, falling leaves, or raindrops.