Breakfast in Shanghai. Tiffany & Co. store from MVRDV

MVRDV strengthens brand cooperation in Chinese market

Ania Kociucka, 04 of July '24
druga realizacja MVRDV dla Tiffany & Co.

MVRDV's second realization for Tiffany & Co.

Photo credit: Wen Studio | © Tiffany & Co., MVRDV

Elegance and chic - these are the associations the Tiffany & Co. brand evokes. Thanks to the story of Truman Capote and the movie starring Audrey Hepburne, the stores with the blue logo have become a symbol of aspirations for luxury straight out of 1960s New York socialite. MVRDV designers tried to combine the aesthetics and heritage of the brand with the vibrant bright colors of Shanghai's urban landscape. [...]

Elegance and chic - these are the associations the Tiffany & Co. brand evokes. Thanks to the story of Truman Capote and the movie starring Audrey Hepburne, the [...]

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Miasto Reaktywacja

City Reactivation

Photo: Katarzyna Kukiełka | Illustrations courtesy of KBF

Wianki (Wreaths) in Krakow is an event that has attracted crowds of residents and tourists for years. Drawing on traditional rituals associated with the summer solstice, this year's celebration also touched on urban themes during the two-day City Reactivation conference. [...]

Wianki (Wreaths) in Krakow is an event that has attracted crowds of residents and tourists for years. Drawing on traditional rituals associated with the summer solstice, [...]

woonerf

woonerf

© Aleksandra Rudnicka, Martyna Sokolnicka

The subject of the study is the issue of pursuing self-sufficiency in a suburban and rural area. For the project team, it was important to reconcile environmental and ecological aspects with economic and social aspects in the creation of a housing model that could work in changing realities. [...]

The subject of the study is the issue of pursuing self-sufficiency in a suburban and rural area. For the project team, it was important to reconcile environmental and [...]

Adagio Knauf Ceiling Solutions

Adagio Knauf Ceiling Solutions

© Knauf Ceiling Solutions

Knauf Ceiling Solutions is expanding its portfolio of existing products with the addition of the snow-white ADAGIO mineral ceiling. The entire series includes four lines in various shapes and sizes that will successfully meet the different acoustic needs of different types of rooms. ADAGIO's white is timeless and versatile due to its ability to impart a feeling of brightness, purity and spaciousness, blending perfectly with a variety of design styles - from classic to modern. The series has [...]

Knauf Ceiling Solutions is expanding its portfolio of existing products with the addition of the snow-white ADAGIO mineral ceiling. The entire series includes four lines [...]

This is how offices are designed in Denmark. Tscherninghuset from GXN

Circular architecture of the workspace

Ania Kociucka, 03 of July '24
Siedziba duńskiej firmy Tscherning

The headquarters of the Danish company Tscherning

Photo: Claus Peuckert | © RXN/GXN

In 2007, architecture studio RXN decided to expand to include GXN, a research studio that develops design solutions for sustainable architecture. Recently, the results of their work have resulted in a place where many would like to work. [...]

In 2007, architecture studio RXN decided to expand to include GXN, a research studio that develops design solutions for sustainable architecture. Recently, the results [...]

W grze są dziś dwie koncepcje rozbudowy Spacerowej

There are two concepts in play today for the expansion of Spaceways

© Gdansk City Hall

The city wants to expand the perpetually congested Spacerowa Street in Gdansk, which connects Oliwa and Osowa, with bus lanes and a bicycle path. Two variants remain in play, and the idea of building a tunnel under Pacholek Hill - an investment now estimated at as much as 2 billion zlotys - is also coming back. [...]

The city wants to expand the perpetually congested Spacerowa Street in Gdansk, which connects Oliwa and Osowa, with bus lanes and a bicycle path. Two variants remain in [...]

Nowy budynek na miejscu Solpolu

Nowy budynek na miejscu Solpolu

© Roark Studio

The plot of land left by the demolished 2022 Wroclaw Solpol still stands empty - but that could soon change. The Roark Studio project, presented in 2023, is going through its final touches before obtaining a final building permit. [...]

The plot of land left by the demolished 2022 Wroclaw Solpol still stands empty - but that could soon change. The Roark Studio project, presented in 2023, is going [...]

Adaptation of the palace in Targoszyn inspired by the work of Christian Dior

Joanna Grocholska's graduation project

Aleksandra Skorupa, 03 of July '24
Projekt dyplomowy Joanny Grocholskiej

Joanna Grocholska's graduation project

© Joanna Grochowska

Joanna Grochowska from the Faculty of Interior Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, as part of her diploma thesis, proposed to adapt the palace in Targoszyn into a hotel and catering facility. The design goal was to restore the splendor of the building while combining its history with modern design. [...]

Joanna Grochowska from the Faculty of Interior Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, as part of her diploma thesis, proposed to adapt the palace in Targoszyn [...]

Report from the first URBAN FORUM in Krakow

Pact for Krakow's Space

Przemysław Ciępka, 02 of July '24

Can good quality space be created with the participation of the private sector? Where to get money for it, and how to bring investors and the urban community into dialogue? These and many other topics were discussed at the first URBAN FORUM, held on June 25, 2024 at Krakow's Klub pod [...]

Can good quality space be created with the participation of the private sector? Where to get money for it, and how to bring investors and the urban community into [...]

The golden tower in Prague, or Masaryčka by Zaha Hadid Architects.

Zaha Hadid's office has established a dialogue with Prague's heritage

Ania Kociucka, 02 of July '24
Złota Masaryčka o zmierzchu

Golden Masaryčka at dusk

Photo credit: BoysPlayNice | © Zaha Hadid Architects

Adjacent to Masaryk Station in Prague, Czech Republic, we can now see the finished project from Zaha Hadid Architects. The skyscraper, with a facade resembling flowing gold, is poised to become a new icon of Prague architecture. [...]

Adjacent to Masaryk Station in Prague, Czech Republic, we can now see the finished project from Zaha Hadid Architects. The skyscraper, with a facade resembling flowing [...]

Less can more - outdoor cinema in Suszec

proj.: Ligas Architects

Przemysław Ciępka, 02 of July '24
Kino plenerowe w Suszcu

Outdoor cinema in Suszec

Photo: Tomasz Zakrzewski © Ligas Architects

Erecting small-scale architecture is one of the activities that can help heal public spaces - small scale, relatively low cost of design and erection, and multifunctionality are among the key features of such developments. A unique but worthy example of this type of construction is the outdoor cinema in Suszec by Ligas Architects. [...]

Erecting small-scale architecture is one of the activities that can help heal public spaces - small scale, relatively low cost of design and erection, and [...]

The results of voting for the Public Prize in the student competition of the VIII International Biennale of Interior Architecture.

Results of the student competition for the design of the interior of the building's permanent design gallery

Aleksandra Skorupa, 02 of July '24
Głosowanie wygrała praca Pauliny Bednarz

The vote was won by the work of Paulina Bednarz

© Paulina Bednarz

We have completed the online voting for the Audience Award - the best project participating in the student competition for the interior design of Common Space, the courtyard of the new headquarters of the Faculties of Interior Design and Graphics of the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. Our poll included 51 projects admitted to the final round of the competition. The highest number of votes (1027), and thus the first place was awarded to the thesis "Ocean Surface" by Paulina Bednarz. [...]

We have completed the online voting for the Audience Award - the best project participating in the student competition for the interior design of Common Space, the [...]

SARP Oddział Kraków

SARP Krakow Branch

Photo: Patryk Czornij

SARP Krakow Branch is planning to take care of the meeting space for architects and architecture lovers this summer, and is appealing for help to make it happen. "With your support, we can do anything!" — assures Magdalena Buczyńska-Zapała, president of the branch. [...]

SARP Krakow Branch is planning to take care of the meeting space for architects and architecture lovers this summer, and is appealing for help to make it happen. "With [...]

Royal Wood - najwyższa jakość drewna

Royal Wood - the highest quality wood

© Royal Wood

Thanks to our approach to quality workmanship and customer comfort, you can be sure that products purchased from us will meet your expectations and serve you for a long time. Trust the professionals and choose our Royal Wood sawmill in [...]

Thanks to our approach to quality workmanship and customer comfort, you can be sure that products purchased from us will meet your expectations and serve you for a long [...]

The most interesting city in Poland? Bielsko-Biala!

City Break for Advanced

Ola Kloc, 01 of July '24
City Break for Advanced

City Break for Advanced

© OEES

According to Mateusz Zmyślony, Bielsko-Biała is the most interesting city in Poland. What secrets does it hide? What constitutes its uniqueness? Welcome to the next episode of the vlog about cities — City Break for Advanced! [...]

According to Mateusz Zmyślony, Bielsko-Biała is the most interesting city in Poland. What secrets does it hide? What constitutes its uniqueness? Welcome to the next [...]

Agnieszka Chudy in the series 10 Questions for Landscape Architects.

10 questions for architects and landscape architects

Przemysław Ciępka, 01 of July '24

"10 Questions for Landscape Architects" is a series of short talks inspired by the series "10 Questions for...". This time our attention is turned to architects and landscape architects. In today's episode, landscape architect Agnieszka Chudy of Arch-Point studio talks about her approach to design . [...]

"10 Questions for Landscape Architects" is a series of short talks inspired by the series "10 Questions for...". This time our attention is turned to architects and [...]

Aware - Architecture and Senses exhibition this summer at the Danish Architecture Centre

Visitors will be able to see installations created by 3XN

Ania Kociucka, 01 of July '24
Plakat wystawy Aware - Architecture and Senses

Poster for the exhibition Aware - Architecture and Senses.

Photo credit: Rasmus Hjortshoj | © 3XN

We are almost always present in architecture. It is in it that we sleep, eat, work and meet; it is in it that we travel to and between it. But how aware are we of the impact architecture has on us? On how we move, think and feel? We know that architecture has a lasting and even irreversible impact on the environment. Do we understand how these things are interrelated? [...]

We are almost always present in architecture. It is in it that we sleep, eat, work and meet; it is in it that we travel to and between it. But how aware are we of the [...]

5th edition of the Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Region

#CompetitionBasePoland

Ola Kloc, 01 of July '24
5. edycja Nagrody Architektonicznej Województwa Wielkopolskiego

5th edition of the Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Region

© organizers archive

The fifth edition of the Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Region (NAWW) has been launched. Once again, the jury will select the best architectural works from the region! The award is granted under the Honorary Patronage of the Governor of the Wielkopolska Region and the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Region. [...]

The fifth edition of the Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Region (NAWW) has been launched. Once again, the jury will select the best architectural works from the [...]

Paneltech PWS-D płyta dachowa styropianowa

Paneltech PWS-D polystyrene roof panel

© Paneltech

Paneltech PWS-D is a roof sandwich panel with a core made of polystyrene foam encased in coated sheet cladding. The [...]

Paneltech PWS-D is a roof sandwich panel with a core made of polystyrene foam encased in coated sheet cladding. The [...]

Paneltech PWS-S płyta ścienna styropianowa

Paneltech PWS-S polystyrene wall panel

© Paneltech

Paneltech PWS-S is a wall sandwich panel with a polystyrene core encased in coated sheets. A visible fastener facilitates quick installation. The panel offers good thermal insulation and mechanical strength, as well as basic fire resistance. It is lightweight and economical. The [...]

Paneltech PWS-S is a wall sandwich panel with a polystyrene core encased in coated sheets. A visible fastener facilitates quick installation. The panel offers good [...]

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