Should architecture still refer to historical buildings? Cezary Izydorczyk of Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Łodzi designed the adaptation of former farm buildings into agritourism facilities that draw on tradition and clearly set themselves apart from modern construction. His design mainly includes the interior, full of warm wood, raw stone and precise ornamentation.
Cezary Izydorczyk's design draws on the principles of historical placemaking - consciously drawing inspiration from the local architectural tradition, culture and history of the region. The project is located in Felicjanów - a village located about 30 kiletrs east of Lodz, just outside Koluszki.
visualization of house elevations
proj.: Cezary Izydorczyk
Adaptation, but in the spirit of history
The first building not only gained a new function - the author designed a comprehensive arrangement of its interior adapted to the body of the building and modern utility needs. At the same time, consistency with the local heritage was maintained.
arrangement arrangements
designed by Cezary Izydorczyk
The interiors have been kept in a consistent style, with shades of brown, beige and white predominating. This makes the center warm and cozy, and allows for the realization of the relaxation function that agritourism is supposed to serve.
Wood and stone - natural materials - significantly predominate in the design. Oak and walnut wood was used, which is characteristic of the region around Lodz, and at the same time is characterized by high durability.
visualization - living room with kitchenette
proj.: Cezary Izydorczyk
The sculptural details used in the design, ornaments and symbolic motifs are also rooted in local tradition. The author took care to emphasize their cozy, idyllic character by decorating with lace curtains, traditionally embroidered pillows, and paintings by local artists depicting village life.
visualization - living room with kitchenette
proj.: Cezary Izydorczyk
The rooms feature furniture with ornamental details and lightweight design. At the same time, fixtures such as a closet and kitchen built-in remain minimalist and give the interior a note of modernity.
bedroom interior | closet
designed by Cezary Izydorczyk
details full of symbolism
The work is complemented by a furniture design. The author created a chair that reflects the lily motif, present in the coat of arms of Uniejów - a distinctive town also located in the Lodz province. The detail of the furniture - a decorative headrest with a streamlined, organic form clearly refers to the shape of the flower. The chair was designed with the dining room in mind, where it can perform not only decorative, but above all practical functions.
photo of the chair
design: Cezary Izydorczyk
The lily motif runs through the details of other furniture in the project as well, such as on the door of the cabinet under the sink in the bathroom. This is another object where the warmth of wood is combined with the rawness of stone.
elevation and details
proj.: Cezary Izydorczyk
Ornaments in keeping with the region's architecture were also present on the project's exterior. The renovated facade of the buildings is also full of ornaments with a wavy character and ornaments with a lily motif.
Projects that refer respectfully to historical architecture in rural areas were also created by people studying at the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology as part of a course devoted to the architecture of the Warmian countryside, taught by Dr. Ewa Widera.
