Budynek mieszkalny „Capella” w Londynie

"Capella" residential building in London

Photo by Billy Bolton © Allies and Morrison

The "Capella" residential building, designed by architectural firm Allies and Morrison, is the culmination of a 20-year process to transform the King's Cross neighborhood of central London. [...]

The "Capella" residential building, designed by architectural firm Allies and Morrison, is the culmination of a 20-year process to transform the King's Cross [...]

Architects and Profession

What architectural competitions is Krakow waiting for?

About Krakow's architectural competitions - those that failed and those that are yet to get a chance to be implemented.

Przemysław Ciępka, 30 of January '25
Janusz Sepioł, Główny Architekt Miasta Krakowa

Janusz Sepiol, Chief Architect of the City of Krakow

Photo: Przemyslaw Ciępka

Although large Polish cities are increasingly eager to use the competition formula when planning new investments (with the capital leading the way), Krakow is still shying away from competitions. In the coming years, however, the "decade of tenders" is expected to come to an end - according to the declarations of Janusz Sepiol, elected last year as City Architect, Krakow is expected to announce at least a few international competitions in the coming future. What will they be about and will they [...]

Although large Polish cities are increasingly eager to use the competition formula when planning new investments (with the capital leading the way), Krakow is still [...]

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