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  • Architecture 8
  • Urban planning 2
  • Design 5
  • Graphic design 3
  • Listopad 2014
  • Październik 2013

  • FINALIST IN CEBADA COMMUNITY CENTRE COMPETITION

Spain | Madrid | 2014

Cebada Community Centre is a conceptual competition project, which was also a subject of further studies of master thesis. Main goal for the competition was to change the face and function of existing local market. Though terms of the competition allowed demolition of the existing building, decision was made to keep a modernist structure. The point was to investigate what solutions are useful for the area, and which might reactivate it, taking advantage of its potential. New project of the social hub -  Community Centre is a multifunctional space, which contains cultural, sport and commercial functions.

    cebada community centre

    FINALIST IN CEBADA COMMUNITY CENTRE COMPETITION

    Spain | Madrid | 2014

    Cebada Community Centre is a conceptual competition project, which was also a subject of further studies of master thesis. Main goal for the competition was to change the face and function of existing local market. Though terms of the competition allowed demolition of the existing building, decision was made to keep a modernist structure. The point was to investigate what solutions are useful for the area, and which might reactivate it, taking advantage of its potential. New project of the social hub – Community Centre is a multifunctional space, which contains cultural, sport and commercial functions.

    Posted: Listopad 24th, 2014 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Architecture
  • Portugal | Lisbon | 2013

Wooden model of nautical museum | scale 1:200 | author: Karolina Tarkowska

    model

    Portugal | Lisbon | 2013

    Wooden model of nautical museum | scale 1:200 | author: Karolina Tarkowska

    Posted: Listopad 24th, 2014 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Architecture
  • 1ST PLACE IN MUSEUM OF POLISH HISTORY COMPETITION+REALISATION

Poland | Krzyżowa | 2014

This was competition project for an open-air exhibition held by Museum of Polish History. Main theme and puropse for this event was a 25th anniversary of Polish and German Reconciliation mass in Krzyżowa, in which Polish prime minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki and German chancellor Helmut Kohl took part. In 2014 current Polish prime minister Ewa Kopacz and current German chancellor Angela Merkel took part in exhibition opening event.

    labyrinth installation

    1ST PLACE IN MUSEUM OF POLISH HISTORY COMPETITION+REALISATION

    Poland | Krzyżowa | 2014

    This was competition project for an open-air exhibition held by Museum of Polish History. Main theme and puropse for this event was a 25th anniversary of Polish and German Reconciliation mass in Krzyżowa, in which Polish prime minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki and German chancellor Helmut Kohl took part. In 2014 current Polish prime minister Ewa Kopacz and current German chancellor Angela Merkel took part in exhibition opening event.

    Posted: Listopad 24th, 2014 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Architecture
  • Spain | Barcelona | 2013

Part of the M-store project was to design graphics which were used for t-shirts and other souvenirs.

    t-shirt

    Spain | Barcelona | 2013

    Part of the M-store project was to design graphics which were used for t-shirts and other souvenirs.

    Posted: Październik 19th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Graphic design
  • Poland | Legnica | 2014

Temporary exhibition “Adel in Schlesien” is a cycle of international historical exhibitions created in German and Polish collaboration. 

Project in Legnica was a complex intervention and included arrangement of three exhibition halls, of a total area of 620 square meters, and renovation of the museum entrance area.

    Adel in Schlesien temporary exhibition

    Poland | Legnica | 2014

    Temporary exhibition “Adel in Schlesien” is a cycle of international historical exhibitions created in German and Polish collaboration.

    Project in Legnica was a complex intervention and included arrangement of three exhibition halls, of a total area of 620 square meters, and renovation of the museum entrance area.

    Posted: Październik 19th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Design
  • Poland | Wroclaw | 2012

Theater building filling the gap in Wroclaw's urban tissue. Function of the building is extended for the theater academy.

    theater+academy

    Poland | Wroclaw | 2012

    Theater building filling the gap in Wroclaw’s urban tissue. Function of the building is extended for the theater academy.

    Posted: Październik 19th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Architecture
  • Spain | Barcelona | 2013

Goal for this project was to design an exhibition for souvenir shop. Leading topic was a reinterpretated image of the world.

    M-store

    Spain | Barcelona | 2013

    Goal for this project was to design an exhibition for souvenir shop. Leading topic was a reinterpretated image of the world.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Design
  • Portugal | Lisbon

The main aim of the project was to design a stool, light and possible to fold and carry.The stool is created without any additional joints like steel nails, screws or glue. Construction is based on a few simple and flat elements, connected to each other like puzzles. When we put them together they create 3D composition – a stool. It works like 3D jigsaw. We also can unfold the elements and easy transport or hide stool anywhere.
The set is compound from four simple pieces, which fit to each other. There are three legs in the same shape and a round seat.

    puzzle stool

    Portugal | Lisbon

    The main aim of the project was to design a stool, light and possible to fold and carry.The stool is created without any additional joints like steel nails, screws or glue. Construction is based on a few simple and flat elements, connected to each other like puzzles. When we put them together they create 3D composition – a stool. It works like 3D jigsaw. We also can unfold the elements and easy transport or hide stool anywhere.
    The set is compound from four simple pieces, which fit to each other. There are three legs in the same shape and a round seat.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Design
  • Graphic design I author: Karolina Tarkowska I 2013

Portfolio_selected works 2009 - 2012_folding brochure

    portfolio

    Graphic design I author: Karolina Tarkowska I 2013

    Portfolio_selected works 2009 – 2012_folding brochure

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Graphic design
  • Graphic design I author: Karolina Tarkowska I 2013

Portfolio_selected works 2010 - 2013

    portfolio II

    Graphic design I author: Karolina Tarkowska I 2013

    Portfolio_selected works 2010 – 2013

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Graphic design
  • Portugal | Lisbon | 2013

Project is based on artistic interventions in public space, in a narrow pedestrian street, which is a shortcut for the local people. It is supposed to be a low-cost and low-material project with artistic meaning. As a reference was taken a piece of art made by Lucio Fontana - Spatial Concept ‘Waiting’ / Concetto spaziale ‘Attesa’ (1960). That perfectly represents the atmosphere of the path. It lays below the street level and is also like a cut in the urban tissue. That is why, to emphasise this effect of cut, whole path with the walls is covered with the black glossy oil paint, which creates clear, strong image of cut in urban scale.

    art.workshop

    Portugal | Lisbon | 2013

    Project is based on artistic interventions in public space, in a narrow pedestrian street, which is a shortcut for the local people. It is supposed to be a low-cost and low-material project with artistic meaning. As a reference was taken a piece of art made by Lucio Fontana – Spatial Concept ‘Waiting’ / Concetto spaziale ‘Attesa’ (1960). That perfectly represents the atmosphere of the path. It lays below the street level and is also like a cut in the urban tissue. That is why, to emphasise this effect of cut, whole path with the walls is covered with the black glossy oil paint, which creates clear, strong image of cut in urban scale.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Architecture
  • Russia |  Krasnoyarsk |  2013

Our idea was to create an ecological object from recycled materials and a green space surrounding it, which would encourage people to rediscover social life. We wanted to use simple and easy accessible resources. That is why we chose old cargo containers as our main structure and earth soil for creation of the landscape. This project is a proposal – how to reuse cargo containers. The pavilion may hold different cultural functions, such as small library, mediatheque or café. Library is supposed to be a local platform for book exchange – so called book-crossing.

    GRAND PRIX_recycling city competition

    Russia | Krasnoyarsk | 2013

    Our idea was to create an ecological object from recycled materials and a green space surrounding it, which would encourage people to rediscover social life. We wanted to use simple and easy accessible resources. That is why we chose old cargo containers as our main structure and earth soil for creation of the landscape. This project is a proposal – how to reuse cargo containers. The pavilion may hold different cultural functions, such as small library, mediatheque or café. Library is supposed to be a local platform for book exchange – so called book-crossing.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Architecture
  • Portugal | Lisbon | 2013

The main aim of the project was to create building as flexible as possible. Despite its main function is a museum the building is rather multifunctional. Because of folding walls space could be adapted for various events. At the same time very important goal was to create illusion that outside penetrates inside, that there are no limits or borders between building and outside space. Form is really open towards the square next to it as well as towards the river. Project is based on geometrical arrangement of "walls", that creates "frames" for the main view axes. Inside the "walls" are located all of the technical functions, thanks to this rest of the space is clear and open. The geometrical composition was completed by small polls and dock for an open air exhibition space.

    nautical museum

    Portugal | Lisbon | 2013

    The main aim of the project was to create building as flexible as possible. Despite its main function is a museum the building is rather multifunctional. Because of folding walls space could be adapted for various events. At the same time very important goal was to create illusion that outside penetrates inside, that there are no limits or borders between building and outside space. Form is really open towards the square next to it as well as towards the river. Project is based on geometrical arrangement of „walls”, that creates „frames” for the main view axes. Inside the „walls” are located all of the technical functions, thanks to this rest of the space is clear and open. The geometrical composition was completed by small polls and dock for an open air exhibition space.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Architecture
  • Poland | Szczecin | 2011

Bachelor project of multifunctional buildings and public spaces network on the industrial river island.

    waterfront+urban recycling

    Poland | Szczecin | 2011

    Bachelor project of multifunctional buildings and public spaces network on the industrial river island.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Urban planning
  • Germany  | Cologne  |  2013

Idea for the project was to design an object, urban furniture which would allow to connect exercising and educational functions. It is named EXERSCIENCE and has a form of a public gym machines, but much more interesting. It could be placed in every type of public space and it was dedicated to function outdoors but it might be used indoors as well. Thanks to its modular design all the units may be variously connected into different combination and be easily adapted regarding to the on-place conditions, creating interesting compositions. At the same time its modern, unusual shape stimulates to take a look inside and eye-catching color is encouraging and inviting to play with.

    exerscience_optical gym

    Germany | Cologne | 2013

    Idea for the project was to design an object, urban furniture which would allow to connect exercising and educational functions. It is named EXERSCIENCE and has a form of a public gym machines, but much more interesting. It could be placed in every type of public space and it was dedicated to function outdoors but it might be used indoors as well. Thanks to its modular design all the units may be variously connected into different combination and be easily adapted regarding to the on-place conditions, creating interesting compositions. At the same time its modern, unusual shape stimulates to take a look inside and eye-catching color is encouraging and inviting to play with.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Design
  • Portugal | Lisbon | 2013

The main goal of the proposal was to create a simple rack. The rack is created from three metal pipes. Each of them has a different height. Pipes have been bent in two points. The middle part of every pipe is straight. Over that part all pipes have different angle of bending, under it, same angle of bending. All pipes are connected with each other by three wooden planks. The wooden planks intersect with each other and create wooden connector. There are no extra joints in the rack. Every element perfectly match to each other and create stable composition.The rack is 1.7 m high.

    coat rack

    Portugal | Lisbon | 2013

    The main goal of the proposal was to create a simple rack. The rack is created from three metal pipes. Each of them has a different height. Pipes have been bent in two points. The middle part of every pipe is straight. Over that part all pipes have different angle of bending, under it, same angle of bending. All pipes are connected with each other by three wooden planks. The wooden planks intersect with each other and create wooden connector. There are no extra joints in the rack. Every element perfectly match to each other and create stable composition.The rack is 1.7 m high.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Design
  • Italy | Siracusa | 2013

Main aim for the strategy is turning interests of problematic areas into direction which gives best opportunities for development - towards the sea.

    Siracusa strategy

    Italy | Siracusa | 2013

    Main aim for the strategy is turning interests of problematic areas into direction which gives best opportunities for development – towards the sea.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Urban planning
  • Poland  | Szczecin  |  2010 

Public facility which fills the gap in urban tissue and at the same time keeps important public space in the city.

    infobox+museum

    Poland | Szczecin | 2010

    Public facility which fills the gap in urban tissue and at the same time keeps important public space in the city.

    Posted: Październik 17th, 2013 ˑ  Comments Closed
    Filled under: Architecture
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