Architecture or money? The logical disjunction in the title suggests that one can either be an architect, or run a firm. In most cases, architects are incapable of combining creativity and the ability to successfully manage a lucrative business. Adrian Krężlik Design hunger, a giant ego and a “responsibility” for saving the world…
Prefabrication. Persona non grata The reception of the prefabrication today is different in various European countries due to their history. In countries that after war had to go a long way to reach democratic government, it is associated with a political system – communism – when the technology reached the peak of its…
Top 5 profiles on Instagram with Polish architecture The choice is absolutely subjective. It was not influenced by the number of followers or likes under pictures, but the consequence in showing Polish architecture from various perspectives. If you have not come across these accounts yet, we guarantee that the power of the frames and…
Architecture Snob launched in excellent style and in great company On October 16, Architecture Snob designed to present the most interesting phenomena and the specifics of architecture, design and culture of this part of Europe to foreign recipients had its world premiere in Warsaw. Photos: Bartek Barczyk At the evening launch…
Why is this significant? When I say that Warsaw reminds me of Los Angeles, people laugh thinking that I am joking. I respond: yes, Warsaw has a palm tree, and yes, Warsaw has a beach. But that’s not all. Lukasz Kos I’m sitting in a conference room of an…
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REPORT: The phenomenon of Silesian architecture “A brief speech in spare, precise gestures (…). Variety in unity. Unity in variety. There, everybody is at home and everybody is someone’s guest”. Radovan Lipus, 2009 Read the report on Architecture Snob! Release date:
LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction: “We’re going to make it happen” The mission of the Foundation is to select and support initiatives that combine sustainable construction solutions with architectural excellence and enhanced quality of life beyond technical solutions. Through the non-commercial promotion and development of sustainable construction at national, regional, and global levels, the…
Robert Konieczny: Courageous design An architect, graduate of Architecture at Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice. In 1996 he received the certificate of New Jersey Institute of Technology. A leader and a founder of KWK Promes architecture studio established in 1999. Konieczny was eight times nominee of the European Award of Mies van der…
An architect who lacks empathy is a threat to the world Interview with professor Ewa Kuryłowicz, one of the most outstanding personalities in the world of architecture. By Marcin Szczelina Photos: Bartek Barczyk MARCIN SZCZELINA: You’ve just come back from the Architecture Biennale in Venice. What are your first impressions? EWA KURYŁOWICZ: Favorable,…