Profile

 

In the world of constant (over-)stimulation and everchanging fashions, we want to make architecture that will last.

 

Vitruvius, in 'The Ten Books on Architecture', defined qualities that good buildings should possess: durability, functionality and beauty ('firmitas, utilitas, venustas') - we believe they are as important today as they were two thousand years ago. We avoid using rhetoric or following recent trends, rather seeking for clear, simple and straightforward solutions. We believe that simple and honest building is stronger than the one that shouts and desperately seeks for attention.

 

People

 

Maciej studied architecture in Łódź (Poland) and Dessau (Germany). After graduating he worked in the local practice in Łódź, mainly on bespoke single-family houses. Later he joined MVRDV - one of the most renown contemporary offices. During 3 years' practice there, he worked on projects located in Europe, Asia and North America. His key project was Bałtyk office tower in Poznań (Poland) completed in 2017.

 

In 2015 he established his own architectural practice. His projects were awarded in several international architectural competitions - including 1st prize in ‘Design a Beautiful House’ competition, which had attracted 662 entries.

 

Collaborators:

Anna Szafrańska

Marta Czachorowska

Grzegorz Uraziński

Anna Orłowska

 

Awards

2019 'Plastic Monument, Gold Mention

2015 'Design a Beautiful House', 1st Prize

2013 Architect's gravestone, 1st Prize

2008 International Graphisoft competition, 1st Prize

2006 International Velux Award, Mention

2006 Architectural essay, 3rd Prize

 

Publications

 

2016 dezeen.com

2016 designboom.com

2012 ‘Modern Architecture into the Future 2’

2011 ‘Top Space & Art II’

2010 'Portfolio'

2009 the Bund

2009 dezeen.com

2009 Graphisoft Calendar

2007 Archivolta 1/2007

2006 Architektura & Biznes 12/2006

2006 Puls Biznesu 14.11/2006

2006 International Velux Award Yearbook

 

Writings

 

2011 ‘Top Space & Art II’, Artpower – preface

2010 L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui 6-7/2010,

         'Planetary Deadlines' (with J. Schele)

2008 Murator 7/2008,

         'Contemporary house – what does it mean?'

2007 Archivolta 3/2007,

         'Architect – romantic or positivist?'