At Żelazna 74 in Warsaw, Keret House fits into the gap between two buildings from different periods of the city’s history. Designed by architect Jakub Szczęsny and built in 2012, this art installation is about four feet wide and has two floors. It is used mainly for art residencies, so a visit from the street may be your only option. If you’re interested in contemporary architecture, check whether a tour is available before you go.
A house between two eras
Keret House was designed by architect Jakub Szczęsny and built in 2012. Its position between two existing buildings gives the project its defining form: one neighbour dates from before the Second World War, while the other is postwar. The installation brings those different layers of Warsaw’s history together in a space only about four feet wide.
The house is named for Israeli writer Etgar Keret. His parents survived the Holocaust in Poland, a connection that gives the project’s location particular historical resonance.
Inside Keret House
The two-floor structure includes a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. It is used mainly for art residencies and is operated by the Polish Modern Art Foundation. Visitors are invited on monthly tours, but entry is not available at all times. Check current tour information and arrange a place in advance if you want to explore the interior.
Perguntas frequentes
Can you go inside Keret House?
Visitors can enter during monthly tours, but access is limited. Check the website and book ahead.
How wide is Keret House?
It is about four feet wide.
Where is Keret House in Warsaw?
It is at Żelazna 74, between two existing buildings.
Who designed Keret House?
Architect Jakub Szczęsny designed the house, which was built in 2012.
