The project began with an observation: Warsaw possesses a breathtaking, complex skyline where nature intertwines with modern architecture, yet it lacks a vantage point that curates this view. We wanted to create an intimate space that encourages long conversations — a vertical promenade that gives residents a reason to extend their walk from the Royal Łazienki all the way to the river’s edge. The goal was to design a form that draws from the spatial context of the place and has the potential to become a new symbol for the capital.

This concept is the result of a strategic dialogue with city authorities rather than just an abstract idea. Thanks to the support of Councillor Mariusz Frankowski, we presented our vision to Vice Mayor Michał Olszewski and Marek Piwowarski, Director of the Greenery Management Board. Through these conversations, we pinpointed the headland opening to the Czerniakowski Port as the ideal location. It was clear that this specific point — the "gate" to the port — had the potential to evolve from an undeveloped plot into a dominant feature that integrates the river into the city’s daily life.

The architectural form is a direct translation of the riverfront steps. We treated the existing stairs as a raw material: conceptually "cutting" a section of the waterfront profile, stacking the modules on top of each other, and rotating them. This gesture transforms a linear gathering spot into a tower, creating a series of floating platforms where people can sit and talk, just like on the traditional stairs, but elevated above the tree line.