Its interior is filled with warm wood tones, complemented by modern design and metallic accessories. The flat in Kraków’s Podgórze district is 51 sq m in size. Its final appearance was preceded by changes to the developer’s layout.
Work on the interior design by architect Małgorzata Wojtyczka began with changes to the functional layout proposed by the developer. The aim of the changes was to bring out the potential of the space, which did not fit the investors’ needs. The toilet and utility room were removed, as well as one smaller room. As a result, a large living room with an open kitchen was created, which accommodated two built-ins – one for the kitchen and one for the utility room, which the investors were very keen on.
There were more changes to the layout. The architect decided to move the wall of the bedroom bordering on the kitchen annex, thanks to which it was possible to separate space for a built-in wardrobe. The bathroom was extended to accommodate a bathtub.
The appearance of the interior is the result of close cooperation between Małgorzata Wojtyczka and the investors. They wanted a cosy space where numerous storage spaces would allow small and large appliances such as a washing machine or dryer to be hidden. The storage spaces make it easier to keep things tidy and have become characteristic elements of the interior.
The Podgórze flat is calm on the one hand and filled with attractive design on the other. The investors also wanted to use their furniture in the interior. I managed to incorporate a dressing table and a bedside table made by the client into the design.
The project involved the use of raw materials such as steel and glass in combination with warming wood and veneer. An additional finishing element is the clay plaster, which was laid on all the walls and ceilings of the flat. Wooden planks were found on the floor, and veneer can be found on the furniture and built-ins. In the kitchen, the fronts have been finished in steel, which gives it a unique character. The steel is warmed by the plaster visible on the wall and the sintered worktop. The steel kitchen is the background for the island finished with veneer,” informs Małgorzata Wojtyczka.
The partition visible from the entrance, passing through the corridor to the living room, is made of mirror pieces. Thanks to this treatment, it was possible to preserve its rounded form. It contains a wardrobe and storage space for household items. The section transitions into a bookcase in which a desk is cleverly concealed. All the fixed furniture in the flat was designed to measure, including the TV cabinet with glass fronts, the sofa and the bed.
In the second built-in, which starts halfway down the corridor, you will find the washing machine and dryer; further on, the built-in goes into the kitchen. There you will find a built-in fridge and an oven with a microwave.
The designed buildings relate to each other in style and shape, but the materials are opposite to each other and thus balance each other out. Despite the raw materials, the flat does not feel cold. The mirrors at the entrance to the flat are inviting, make a first impression and, of course, optically enlarge the corridor space. The cabinets in the flat play the first fiddle, it is from them that I started the design, and all the rest, movable furniture, lighting and accessories complement them. A few classics have found their way into the interior, such as a coffee table designed by Michel Dumas for France’s Roche Bobois from the 1970s, a set of four DSC 106 chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Italy’s Castelli from the 1960s, Tokyo bar chairs designed in 1985 by Rodney Kinsman for London’s Groucho club and my beloved Wassily Chair designed by Marcel Breuer, adds the designer.
The Podgórze flat is a visually appealing mix of styles. The design harks back to modernism through forms and materials, to the japanese style through naturalness and simplicity, but also winks at the 1970s through the movable furniture.
The investors’ openness to out-of-the-box ideas was a good pretext for developing unique solutions, which definitely developed me as a designer and enriched my design language. I derive a great deal of satisfaction from this collaboration, but also a great deal of learning and conclusions for the future, which are already bearing fruit in current realisations. Collaborations of this kind do not happen every day, which obliges us all the more to push our boundaries and rise to the heights of our capabilities,’ summarises Małgorzata Wojtyczka.
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About the studio:
Wojtyczka Pracownia Projektowa is a place where functionality meets creativity. Founded in 2019 by Małgorzata Wojtyczka, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław, the studio has since its inception pursued an original vision of designing interiors that not only respond to the needs of clients but also inspire, creating spaces with deep meaning. Over the course of several years in business, Wojtyczka Pracownia Projektowa has completed hundreds of interior design projects – from private spaces such as flats, houses and flats to commercial spaces including restaurants, hotels and showrooms. Each project stands out for its attention to detail, ability to combine different styles, materials and colours, and attention to functionality.
design: Małgorzata Wojtyczka
photography: Mood Authors
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