One of the most prominent cities in Poland, Krakow is termed as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. It was previously the capital of Poland and the Old Town center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the first to be titled so. The existence of the city dates back to the 7th century and it has been the center for Polish economic, cultural, educational and artistic heritage. The architecture of the city is a representation of its rich history and cultural heritage.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
ABPSC
Scope of services: Architectural Design, master planning, interior design
Types of Built Projects: commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, religious
Locations of Built Projects: Krakow
Style of work: renovations, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, bakery, clinics, hospitals, retail, church
Website: www.abpsc.pl
ABPSC Architecture describes itself as a client centric firm that feels responsible for the improvement of the city of Krakow. They understand the importance of each project and ensures in delivering the requirements of the client.
ABP Studio
Scope of services: Architectural Design, master planning, interior design
Types of Built Projects: commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Many locations
Style of work: Digital infrastructure, Electrify transportation, sustainable solutions
Website: www.abpstudio.pl
ABP Studio is a firm that specializes in residential construction. They collaborate with clients and designers world-wide and provide solutions for problems that arise during the processes of design and construction of digital infrastructure.
Adrian Kasperski
Scope of services: Architectural design, Interior design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, commercial, religious, corporate, education, recreational
Locations of Built Projects: Many locations
Style of work: historic preservation, adaptive re-use, retail, offices, supermarkets, multi-family projects
Website: www.adriankasperski.pl
Adrian Kasperski ensures provide their services way before the process designing starts and help the client in assessing their needs and requirements. Feasibility of the project in the given time frame and budgetary constraints are also kept in mind during the process of construction and design.
A Graf
Scope of services: Architectural design, Interior Design, Furniture Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, hospitality, art, culture, civic, education, research
Locations of Built Projects: Many locations
Style of work: schools, concert hall, information centre, single residences, Apartments
Website: www.architekt.biz.pl
The “A-GRAF” studio offers a full range of design and consulting services, from the selection of a plot, through obtaining a decision on development conditions, a building permit, to completion of the investment and acceptance of the building.
AKKA
Scope of services: Architectural Design, Master planning, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, commercial, hospitality, religious, education
Locations of Built Projects: Krakow
Style of work: Historic rehabilitation, churches, restaurants, recording studios, retail centers, reception spaces, schools, universities
Website: www.akka-architekci.pl
Collaboration with professionals from related fields to get the best possible results is the main aim for AKKA Architects. They have a variety of projects ranging single residences and large-scale campus planning and always have an open dialogue and hands-on philosophy.
AM Projects
Scope of services: Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: religious, commercial, residential
Locations of Built Projects: Krakow
Style of work: offices, single residences, offices
Website: www.am-projekt.com
Sustainability has been a major part of the firm design approach for the architects of AM Projects since the firm’s establishment. The firm has been dedicated to this outlook in all parts of their design approach and execution.
APA
Scope of services: Architectural design, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, outdoor living, hospitality, civic, religious, corporate
Locations of Built Projects: New Orleans, Ontario
Style of work: church, bank, bar, restaurant, residences, renovations, offices
Website: www.architekci.krakow.pl
The firms design approach has been to understand the culture and people of the city of Krakow and largely the country of Poland. Their expertise has been in the design and execution of public projects such as wedding halls.
A-SK
Scope of services: Architectural design, Interior design
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Krakow
Style of work: Adaptive re-use, restoration, renovation, preservation
Website: www.a-sk.pl
A-SK primarily works with residential architecture although, the principal architect has had many years of planning and designing for various projects and has supervised projects in various stages of construction and design.
Architekti Katarzynamucha
Scope of services: Landscape design
Types of Built Projects: residential, commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Krakow
Style of work: single residences, community development, offices
Website: www.katarzynamucha.pl
The architects and designers of Architekti Katarzynamucha bring to their work a focus on traditional detailing, proportion, materials, and craftsmanship in various elements of landscape design that they describe as being unparallel.
Architektura Pasywna
Scope of services: Architectural Design, Master planning, Interior Design, Interactive art
Types of Built Projects: Education, religious, commercial, residential, healthcare
Locations of Built Projects: Many locations
Style of work: offices, single residences, schools, offices, historic renovation, church renovation
Website: www.architekturapasywna.pl
Architektura Pasywna is a multi-disciplinary firm that integrates design thinking with cutting edge technology to respond to the rich history of city of Krakow. They specialize in design of high rise structures along with designing novel structures.
