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PortfolioMonika IdziakMA InteriorArchitectureUniversity of Arts in Poznan//[email protected]//



I am a graduate of MA (Hons) InteriorArchitecture atUniversity of Arts in Poznan,Poland.Interior design interests me the most for its influenceon psyche, feelings and behaviour of people who areentering the space. Interior arrangement enforcescertain ways of behaviour,encourages some activitiesand eliminates others. It is a way of communicationbetween the space users and the rest of the world,a manifestation of their values,goals and lifestyle.I still look for new challenges and opportunities toengage in interesting projects, which could developmy consciousness as a designer. My previousexperience in interior architecture I gained workingat KREACJA PRZESTRZENI, an interior designstudio in Poznan, as well as during the internship atASTOUNDING INTERIOR DESIGN in Maidstone,Kent, and at STUDIO DAVID THULSTRUP inCOPENHAGEN.I presented my projects both in Poland, during ArenaDesign at Poznan International Fair, and abroad,during Italian MILAN DESIGNWEEK,ZonaTortona.My free time I often spend drawing or painting,whichI consider to complement my design activities.Let me show you some of my works... - Monika Idziak // 03

MONIKA [email protected] tel. +48 660 837 109date of birth: 03.05.1991 nationality: Polish driving licence: B EDUCATION: 10//2014-06//2016 -MA (Hons) Interior Architecture, University ofArts in Poznan,Poland 10//2010-01//2014 -BA (Hons) Interior Architecture, University ofArts in Poznan,Poland 10//2012-02//2013 -BA (Hons) Interior Design, Falmouth University, Cornwall, United Kingdom TECHNICAL SKILLS: AutoCAD /ArchiCAD/ Photoshop SketchUP /Artlantis/ CorelDRAW OTHER PASSIONS: travels / film /literature/ snowboard

+ ACHIEVEMENTS // EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:+ 07-09//2015 - internship at STUDIO DAVID THULSTRUP in Copenhagen.+ 06//2015 - qualification to the final of Czarnecki's Contest for the best student project in category:InteriorArchitecture.+ 10//2014 - Rector's Scholarship for the best students at UAP, academic year:2015/2016.+ 07-10//2014 - work at the interior architecture studio KREACJA PRZESTRZENI in Poznan.+ 10//2013 - Rector's Scholarship for the best students at UAP, academic year:2013/2014.+ 07-09//2013 - internship at ASTOUNDING INTERIOR DESIGN in Maidstone,Kent.+ 07//2013 - presentation of a prototyped lamp of my design during the World Innovation Days in Poznan.+ 09-14//06//2013 - presentation of a prototyped lamp of my design during the MILAN DESIGNWEEK,ZonaTortona,Italy.+ 05-08//03//2013 - presentation of a prototyped lamp of my design during ARENA DESIGN at the Poznan International Fair.+ 10//2012-02//2013 - FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY, United Kingdom,a semester of BA InteriorArchitecture completed as part of the Erasmus programme.+ 10//2012 - Rector's Scholarship for the best students at UAP, academic year:2012/2013.+ 05-08//03//2013 - presentation of a prototyped seat of my design during ARENA DESIGN,Poznan International Fair.+ 10//2011 - Rector's Scholarship for the best students at UAP, academic year:2011/2012. // 05

// What other designers say... //

// www.studiodavidthulstrup.com // projects by SDT // photos resource: www.studiodavidthulstrup.com 07-09//2015 //From the start of her internship Monika internship: Interior Architecture was involved in the manifold design and drawing processes of our projects// Copenhagen, Denmark //She had the following tasks: Material Research, Model Building, the Delivery of Creative Solutions, the Development of Client Presentations, 3d building, 3d renders and DrawingWorks.// //She was efficient, passionate, accurate and energetic at work, full of creative ideas and capable in executing them.// -Thibaut Allgayer Creative director at Studio David Thulstrup Aps

// www.uap.edu.pl // 10//2014 - 06//2016MA (Hons) Interior Architecture University of Arts in Poznan Poland// www.astoundinginteriors.co.uk/ // //During the internship she was taking part in the design process, especially at the stage of realization 07-09//2013 of the project.// internship: Interior Architecture //To her responsibilities belonged making surveys, Maidstone, United Kingdom preparing architectural drawings, looking for suppliers, as well as ordering materials for furnishing.// //Monika performed really well and was very competend in her abilities. I would not hesitate in offering her a full time job in the future.// - Stephen Ward Astounding Interior Design Int.

// www.falmouth.ac.uk/ // 10//2012 - 02//2013 Erasmus: BA (Hons) Interior Design Falmouth University United Kingdom//Monika, this is a very strongconnection of work well researched,developed, presented - well done! // - David Losasso Course Leader,Interior Design at Falmouth University // 09



01Prototyped Lamp: Milan Design Week Design of a table lamp inspired by relations between circle and curve. Studio of Inspirational Design prof.Bogumiła Jung prof.zw.UAP mgr KatarzynaTylka as. // 11



3035 35 The lamp, thanks to its over- lapping layers of white ribbon, provides subtle light creating an intimate atmosphere. Ribbon layers make it an original object in interiors either when the light is on and off. Its production is cheap and easy. // 13

The lamp was prototyped and presented duringprestigious international fair, MILAN DESIGN WEEK,ZONA TORTONA in Italy, as well as during Arena Designat Poznan International Fair and during World InnovationDays in Poznan,Poland.

02Prototyped Seat: Arena Design Between a chair and an armchair. Studio of Object Design prof.J.Usarewicz-Owsian prof.zw.UAP dr Marcin Konicki ad. // 15



450 800450 425 650BETWEEN A CHAIR AND AN ARMCHAIR.This seat was designed for use in public spaces like libraries,bookshops and universities.It is suitable for sitting for a while and looking through magazines,books or checking an electronic mailbox. Its specific shape andcharacteristic SCROLLS provide it an additional storagefunction. MAGAZINES can be slided between two scrolls, whena LAPTOP may be put on top of them (scrolls provide a goodstability and ventilation).A graphic form of the seat makes it anoriginal and very functional object for a variety of spaces.The seat was prototyped and exhibited during Arena Design atPoznan International Fair in Poland (March 2013). // 17



03OldMillRuda A design proposal for a restoration and extension of an old water mill Ruda to displaying and dining functions. Studio of Exhibition Design dr hab.Piotr Machowiak prof.ndzw.UAP mgr Emilia Cieśla as. // 19

.... .... .... LOCATION: + Wełna river bankWATER SEEDS FLOUR + village Ruda near Rogoźno + Greater Poland CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MILL: + built in the 30s of the 20th century + stands on a small island at the bend of the river + originally powered by a water turbine + specific building construction with dark bricks, light oak and dark painted wood as dominants + contains well preserved old mill machines MAIN DESIGN GOALS: + to focus on the original function of the building as well as the tradition of milling and bread baking + to preserve the old facade of the building + to keep the atmosphere of the old mill inside + to highlight connections between the mill and the river + to give the building new features that will bring tourists interest + to create an adjustable space, suitable for many activities organised for groups of visitors PROPOSED SPACE FUNCTIONS: + an exhibition of old mill machines + a lunch bar overlooking the river with a place for baking bread + a cafe + a kayak rental + a staff room (office with a separate entrance to the building), a kitchen

The project involves an ADAPTATION of the old mill, a water turbine building, aswell as a smaller outbuilding. Moreover, it includes a proposed EXTENSION of theoutbuilding,stylistically contrasting with the existing architecture.The main feature of this project is a CONNECTION OF COMMUNICATIONroutes in all buildings,a combination of exhibition and gastronomic functions (a lunchbar on the ground floor plus a cafe on the first floor), and a smooth educational trailleading through the exhibition on 3 levels of the building.The architectural extension uses a proximity to the river and thanks to its largeglazing allows visitors to stay in a constant contact with the water.There are two reconcilable communication routes inside the building: one for staffand one for visitors.Two staircases and an elevator provide an easy access to all levelsfor DISABLED visitors.Kayak rental has a separate, very wide entrance that allows to transfer kayakscomfortably, without any interference with communication involved with otherbuilding functions. Standing next to the river bank, it facilitates transporting kayaksinto the water. // 21

Space organisation: GROUND FLOOR: restaurant,toilets,kitchen,staff room,kayak rental 1ST FLOOR: cafe,toilets,kitchen,exhibition of milling machines 2ND FLOOR: exhibition of milling machines 3RD FLOOR: exhibition of milling machines// NEW CONSTRUCTION //// GROUND FLOOR //// FIRST FLOOR //

Northern elevation Eastern elevation Southern elevation Western elevationThe main goal of this project is to create a familiar space for families, peoplewith disabilities and tourists travelling with pets. Proposed interior design ofthe old mill together with planned building extension acquire a very informalcharacter, compatible with the atmosphere of the place and traditionsinvolved with its original function.Used materials: concrete floor plaster painted white timber construction existing brick elevation steel elements, dark metal sheets // 23



04Old Mill Ruda: ID Identity design for the Old Mill Ruda (Pol.Młyn Ruda). Studio of Identity Design drWojciech Janicki ad. // 25

LOCATION:+ Wełna river bank+ village Ruda near Rogoźno+ (Greater Poland)PLACE FUNCTIONS:+ an exhibition of milling machines+ kayak rental and marina+ bread baking - continuation of tradition+ lunch bar and cafePROJECT SCOPE:+ a logotype 'Młyn Ruda'+ business cards+ pictograms+ examples of the use of the logotype(flour packaging,paper cups etc.)RECIPIENTS:+ kayaking enthusiasts+ families with children+ students on school trips+ enthusiasts of historical buildings+ residents of the neighbourhood

.M Ł .... .... .... .... .... ....RYU. .N.D ATUTAJ! RZEKA KAJAKI WE NACAMPING CHLEB KAWA .... .... ....WODA ZIARNA MAKA // 27



05Sobieszów Palace An adaptation of Sobieszów Palace to exhibitional and educational functions. Studio of Exhibition Design dr hab.Piotr Machowiak prof.ndzw.UAP mgr Emilia Cieśla as. // 29

LOCATION: + Sobieszów + Szklarska Poręba (Lower Silesia) + Krkonosze National Park CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PALACE: + in the past it belonged to Schaffgotsch family + currently a property of Krkonosze National Park + connects Polish and German culture + historically linked with Chojnik castle MAIN DESIGN GOALS: + to arrange the exhibition on the ground floor of the palace (the first floor is adapted to office functions) + to preserve all architectural remains of the history of Sobieszów Palace, especially the existing room layout, vaults and ornamented fireplace + to differentiate the new and existing elements through the material and colour division + to upgrade the status of the place as a cultural and educational centre of the region. PROPOSED SPACE FUNCTIONS: + a museum exhibition of the history of Schaffgotsch family + a conference space and workshop for school childrenThe revitalization concept for a cultural and educational centre inSobieszów Palace. A visual by Pracownia Architektoniczna 1997.

In the past, Sobieszów Palace servedSchaffgotsh family as an ARCHIVE.Nowadays, its huge archive collection (morethan 700m of files) belongs to theadministration of Krkonosze National Park.This historical role of the palace issymbolically presented in designed interiorsas a RYTHM of horizontal stripes of light onthe floor, as well as vertical cracks in a darksteel tape on walls. The steel tape leadsvisitors through the whole exhibition. Lightstripes and cracks refer to the rythm ofarchival shelves and files. Moreover, thanks toshort information located on mentioned steelstripes, visitors are guided from one hall toanother by a binding NARRATION whichdominates the exhibition scenario.// SCHEMES OFTHE EXHIBITION // // 31

// HALL OF HISTORY // // HALL OF NUMISMATICS //

// SUGGESTED MATERIALS //dark steel sheetflooring: concretewalls/voults: white concretesliding doors: black glassmirrors// PALACE HALLS // D1 2 3A - Foyer / entrance zone 6 4B - Cloakroom E A 5C - Conference room C BD - Group activities roomE - Facilities for the confer. r.// EXHIBITION HALLS //1 - Hall of Light2 - Hall of History3 - Hall of Military4 - Hall of Numismatics5 - Hall of Seals6 - Hall of the FutureSobieszów Palace has a raking room HALL OF MILITARY: HALL OF SEALS:arrangement with a spacious entrance hall in +presents weapons stored in the family +presents patterns and history of family sealsthe centre.6 halls,including the whole right wing collection and shows fighting methods from collectionof the building, are allocated to exhibition times of Schaffgotsch former glory. +visitors can learn about seals patterns bypurposes. In addition, rooms in the left wing are +1st part of the exhibition hall: visitors can pressing metal plates on the wall and puttingdesigned for a cloakroom, a conference room experience the feeling of being threatened and stamps on vertical stripes of rubber (imprints inwith a smaller back room and a room for attacked (strong light focusing on visitors, rubber disappear after a few seconds, so it canchildren group activities. angular floor disrupts the sense of balance) be used repeatedly by other visitors) +2nd part of the exhibition hall:visitors can take +seals descriptions and history are provided byEXHIBITION HALLS: part in lunching a virtual armed attack a touchscreen in the centre of the hall.HALL OF LIGHT: (interactive visuals).+a prelude to the museum exhibition HALL OFTHE FUTURE:+it refers to geographical location of the palatial HALL OF NUMISMATICS: +engages visitors in creating the future of thecomplex +presents a family collection of coins palace and the whole region of KPN+metal boxes hanging from the vaulting are light +the hall layout resembles a roulette: in the +touch screens provide information aboutfittings and as main sources of light they display circular centre stand oval pedestals with Krkonosze National Park,its work methods andon the floor a map of the area. original coins, while the related information is current problems+short information located on boxes refers to located on screens around them-transparent +visitors can present their own ideas of culturalhighlighted places on the displayed map below, screens with coins images show the evolution of activities in the palace, as well as ecologicalexplaining their cultural meaning. numismatics through time projects for KPN by writing or drawing them on +steel plates on front sides of screens provide a long tape girdling the hallHALL OF HISTORY: short descriptions of presented coins -symbolical meaning of the hall: every visitor+introduces visitors into the history of +visitors interaction with the display: exhibits going through the hall leaves traces of theirSchaffgotsch family are linked with their descriptions by curved presence (strong light shining from behind+use of motion: visitors have to rotate vertical grooves in the floor, which serves as guide entering visitors creates man-shaped shadows,screens to match pieces of information on their tracks for rolling metal balls. Balls are set in mirrors covering every wall multiply theirboth sides and learn about the family history motion by visitors and help to find the right reflections, wide stripe of gravel divides the hall+rotating screens serve also as doors to the coins description. Their track resembles coins making it impossible to leave exhibition withoutfurther display. typical rotational motion in roulette. leaving footprints in gravel). // 33

// HALL OF SEALS // // HALL OF THE FUTURE //

06Sobieszów Palace:ID Identity design for Sobieszów Palace (Pol. Pałac Sobieszów), the Museum of Schaffgotsch Family History. Studio of Identity Design drWojciech Janicki ad. // 35

sgcohtsacfhf LOCATION: + Szklarska Poręba, Poland PAŁAC + Krkonosze National Park SOBIE PLACE FUNCTIONS: + groundfloor: entry space, exhibition + first floor: museum offices and archives PROJECT SCOPE: + a logotype + museum tickets + exhibition posters + examples of the use of the logotype (website layout, documents, paper cups, pins etc.) RECIPIENTS: visitors of the Museum of Schaffgotsch Family History: + families + school children (school trips) + mountain enthusiasts + history lovers + residents of the neighbourhood

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07BAdegree: graduation project The Gallery of ModernArt A design proposal for an adaptation of a townhouse no. 63 in the Old Town Square in Poznan,Poland. Studio of Exhibition Design prof.Eugeniusz Matejko prof.ndzw.UAP dr Szymon Nawój as. // 39

The subject of my BA diploma project is an LOCATION: + Poznan, PolandEXHIBITION SPACE in a townhouse no. + Old Town Square (S frontage)63 Old Town Square in Poznan. Its main goal is to CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BUILDING:create an interior suitable for displaying modern + under the conservatory protectiongraphics and paintings, especially pieces of + no.A091 on a list of Poznan monuments + built in the late 18th centuryLARGE FORMAT, which usually cannot be + an oblong layout + poor access of sun light insideexhibited in existing Poznan galleries.The galleryis designed to not to distract visitors' attention MAIN DESIGN GOALS: + to preserve the façade as far as possiblefrom artworks, but to COMPLEMENT + to remove all the unnecessary space dividers enlarging the exhibition spacethem and to facilitate theirs reception by + to replace floors with a raised platform,harmonious combination of art and architecture. which allows for displaying large objects + to create a space accessible for people with disabilities + to differentiate the new and existing elements through the material and colour division PROPOSED SPACE FUNCTIONS: the Gallery of Modern Art + an entrance zone with an information desk + an exhibition of large objects + office facilities a repository and toilets

NORTHERN ELEVATION SOUTHERN ELEVATION// 63 OLD TOWN SQUARE // // 20 KOZIA STREET // // 41

// LONG SECTIONS //// FLOORPLANS //

// SECTIONS //The fundamental goal of this project is to create COMMUNICATION ROUTES: EXHIBITION ARRANGEMENT:an interior that combines modern forms and Without interfering with the façade, the main The exhibition space has been enlarged to itsraw materials with the atmosphere of the entrance remains in its original location. On the maximum by removing all the unnecessaryadapted historical building. Designed space other side of the building, an emergency exit space dividers and leaving only components ofmust match the needs of its function: art leading to Kozia Street is provided. The main the building construction, like pillars and beams.exhibition.To achieve this, interior components communication route runs along a longer side Visitors can look at exhibits from a distance,have been limited to minimum and the spatial of the building. To the level -1 lead two new which allows for a full view at large pieces of art.organisation has been simplified. staircases. They are arranged on both ends of Moreover, existing floors have been replaced the building, forming the visitor's tour route in a with a raised platform located between theBUILDING LAYOUT: functional LOOP SHAPE. It enables a smooth ground floor and the first floor, slid to one sideThe building layout has a shape of a strongly tour, without the need to return along the same of the building. Thanks to the platform, theelongated rectangle (6m x 44m). It reaches way. The gallery has been equipped with an visitors' viewing angle improves the reception ofdown to Kozia Street, which is parallel to the elevator, which allows disabled people to access art.A wide gap between the platform and a wallOld Town Square.The adapted interior consists the exhibition. on the other side of the building,which is a mainof THREE LEVELS. The building includes also displaying spot, prevents lower parts of exhibitsa second floor, however this level has an access TRANSPORT OF ART EXHIBITS: from covering.only from Kozia Street and belongs to Exhibits may be transported from the courtyarda different owner. The staircase leading to the on Kozia Street into the gallery through wide OFFICE FACILITIES:second floor is inaccessible for the gallery's sliding doors, and by means of a hydraulic crane The gallery's office is located on the first floor,visitors. As the tenement house is not a corner transferred to the repository on a level -1.This isolated from the exhibition space and the noisebuilding, it has a sun light provided only from solution enables carrying LARGE EXHIBITS of visitors. It uses an access to the windowstwo sides, by windows in both façades.The main into the gallery without changing the overlooking Kozia Street, as well as a proximityentrance to the gallery is from the Square. architecture of historical façades. of toilets. // 43

AESTHETIC BASIS:Colours and materials used in thisinterior distinguish new elementsfrom existing. Components of theexisting architecture (pillars andbeams, flooring in the basement, aswell as supporting walls and walls ofthe existing staircase leading to thesecond floor) are kept in a very lightcolour palette. They are finishedwith white concrete or mineralplaster painted white. On contraryto this, the new platform con-struction, an elevator and the newstairs are covered with dark steelsheets. The same metal finishappears in details of railings, doorsand windows at the main entrance.// PHOTOS OF A MODEL //

08MAdegree: graduation project The Museum of Literature Project of a renovation and extension of townhouses no. 18 and 20 in the Old Town Market inWarsaw. Studio of InteriorArchitecture prof.Janusz Stankowski prof.zw.UAP mgr Oriana Przybyła as. // 45

LOCATION: + Warsaw, Poland + no. 18 and 20 the Old Town Market + no. 17, 19, 21, 23 Brzozowa Street + a courtyard between townhouses CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PLACE: + historic townhouses + in the UNESCO World Heritage List + touristic and cultural centre of Warsaw PROPOSED SPACE FUNCTIONS: + a permanent exhibition + temporary exhibitions + a cafe + a roof terrace with a bar on the courtyard + an audiovisual hall + a library with a reading room + a room for group activities + museum offices + archives and repositories + toilets and staff rooms// GRAPHICS BASED ON GOOGLEMAPS.COM //

MuzeumLiteraturyim.Adama MickiewiczaMAIN DESIGN GOALS:+ to respect the historical significance of townhouses+ to differentiate the new and existing elements by means of a stylistic and material contrast+ to highlight the historic architecture (eg.gothic portals and vaults)+ to simplify horizontal and vertical communication routes within the buildings+ to improve communication between the townhouses in the Old Town Market and on Brzozowa Street+ to design a staircase that meets the requirements of the Fire Safety Regulations for public spaces, as a main visitors' communication route to the exhibition+ to preserve and refresh the other, historic staircase, as an additional vertical communication route+ to provide an access to the museum for people with disabilities by a glass elevator in the stairwell+ to design a clear and consistent language of the exhibition+ to declutter the overcrowded display by removing all non original items+ to create an elastic and easily adaptable space for temporary exhibitions+ to separate the lecture hall and the room for group activities from exhibition halls+ to provide a separate entrance to the cafe, which enables it to work outside the museum's opening hours to design a space for cultural events (meetings,cameral concerts etc.) To replace a museum overcrowded with Mickiewicz memorabilia, resembling an old and dusty living room, with a VIBRANT CENTRE OF LITERATURE, MEETINGS AND CULTURAL EVENTS. // 47

// THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUM // LEVEL 0 THE EXTENSION: + an audiovisual hall THE OLDTOWN MARKET: + the entrance zone: BRZOZOWA STREET: a cloakroom and info point + offices + a temporary exhibition + a secretariat + a cafe + toilets + a cafe facility + toilets

23 BRZOZOWA STREET 21 BRZOZOWA STREET 19 BRZOZOWA STREET 17 BRZOZOWA STREET OFFICE: OFFICE: SECRETARIAT OFFICE: OFFICE: DIRECTOR VICE-DIRECTOR THE ACCOUNTING THE INVENTORY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOILETS AUDIOVISUAL HALL CAFE TEMPORARY viewFACILITY EXHIBITION HALL point informationTOILETS MAIN CLOAK- centre CAFE ENTRANCE ROOM library /reading20 OLD TOWN MARKET 18 OLD TOWN MARKET Adam Mickiewicz Adam Mickiewicz exit /cafe temporary exhibition courtyard terrace audiovisual hall emergency exit // 49

// THE MUSEUM CAFE // LEVEL +1 BRZOZOWA STREET: + offices THE OLDTOWN MARKET: + a secretariat + a permanent exhibition: + a social room 'Adam Mickiewicz' + toilets + toilets THE EXTENSION: + a courtyard terrace / bar