Karolina Jankowska

Graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Gdansk University of Technology. Her thesis entitled. "Teddy Bear Bastion as a place of pro-environmental activities. Design of the New School of Arts and Crafts based on the idea of upcycling" developed under the supervision of Dr. Eng. arch Agnieszka Blazko, associate professor of PG, defended in 2020. The project received the first prize in the "Best Diploma ARCHITECTURE" competition organized by Architektura&Biznes magazine and the third prize in the nationwide "Diploma with Archicad" competition.

Winner of the 2nd prize of the President of the City of Gdańsk Paweł Adamowicz in the competition "Conference Center on Biskupia Górka in Gdańsk" in 2018.

"When choosing the topic of the thesis, I was guided by the desire to create architecture that has the least possible interference with the existing urban space, while significantly improving its functioning. It was important to me that my work was located in a space that I know well and in which I move every day - in my home city of Gdansk. The main assumption when designing both this and my other projects is to create an architecture that is in harmonious relation with the surrounding landscape, creating only a complement to it.

What fascinates me about architecture is its multifaceted nature and how the spaces it creates affect people's lives. For this reason, I create each of my projects by imagining myself as its most demanding user.

Another fascination of mine is traveling. Getting to know the world, people and cultures is a constant source of inspiration and positive energy for me. Also during my studies I had the opportunity to gain experience, studying half a year at the Polytechnic University of Milan and half a year at the University of Porto. On a daily basis I live and work in Gdansk."