Unveiling the Artistry of Zofia Wyganowska
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Zofia Wyganowska Studio is an Interior design studio based in Warsaw. Zofia, a graduate in Interior Architecture and French Literature, founded her studio in 2014. After completing her studies in 2011, she gained experience in renowned architectural and interior design studios. For the past decade, Zofia has been creating unique and functional interiors alongside her team, catering to diverse clients including private individuals, corporations, and public institutions. The studio not only offers interior design projects but also architectural designs in collaboration with experienced architects.
Each project is tailored to meet the client's needs, from conceptualization to turnkey completion. Zofia Wyganowska's studio also provides advisory services in art, covering painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. Her projects have been featured in Vogue, Vogue Living, Elle Decoration, Elle and other prestigious publications.
WEBSITE:zofiawyganowska.com INSTAGRAM:@zofiawyganowskastudio
Words: designeers
july 2024
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Describe your style:
Zofia Wyganowska
It’s a difficult one!
I am constantly evolving, driven by the education I acquire at work. With each project, I delve deeper into the history of architecture and design, causing my taste and style to continuously evolve. Each discovery introduces a new approach to creation. Prior to starting any design, I conduct thorough research, which always serves as a rich source of inspiration, aiming to craft a meaningful dialogue between the old and the new. Simultaneously, every project enriches my experience and nurtures my creativity. So, if I had to sum up my style in one word, I would describe it as increasingly conscious.
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A project you are working on now:
Zofia Wyganowska
A boutique Hotel in an old building in the City center of Warsaw.
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What constitutes great design:
Zofia Wyganowska
Composition.
Scale.
Proportion.
Color.
Material.
Light.
Feeling / atmosphere.
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What do you do when you're not working?
Zofia Wyganowska
I’ve recently become a mother. It’s still not easy to combine work and motherhood. Especially when work is your passion. I try to have a healthy work life balance. I spend as much time as possible with my family. My husband to be is a musician so music is a huge part of our lifes. I often go to his concerts and listen to his jazz improvisations. We spend a lot of time with our daughter.
I love sports, art, reading, languages - I like being active in every sense of the word. We love to travel and we try to do it as much as we can despite our new situation. Oh! And I am renovationg our studio wich is also consuming!
“With each project, I delve deeper into the history of architecture and design, causing my taste and style to continuously evolve.”
Zofia Wyganowska
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Are you embracing any particular trends at the moment?
Zofia Wyganowska
Not that I am aware of! In fact, I am making a conscious effort to avoid trends. Trends are ephemeral, and there are instances when you observe an interior and realize that it adheres to a now-outdated trend. This is precisely what I aim to avoid. I aspire to develop my own language of expression and design that is both modern and timeless. Additionally, since I am currently working on projects in various types of architecture (ranging from very modern to old), I am not focusing on any particular trend.
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On your coffee table right now:
Zofia Wyganowska
A novel by Szczepan Twardoch: Morphine. A brilliant Polish novelist.
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Top 3 suppliers you love working with:
Zofia Wyganowska
A stone manufacturer in Warsaw: Wojciech Wiśniewski.
Igor Polasiak - carpenter, artist, sculptor.
Mesmetric - a wonderful shop with design in Warsaw.
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Favourite hotel in the world:
Zofia Wyganowska
The Jaffa hotel designed by John Pawson.
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Design hero:
Zofia Wyganowska
Probably not the most original answer: Carlo Scarpa.
He was an Italian architect and designer. His work was very bold, recognizable, and distinctive. In his works you can find inspirations in materials, landscape, and both the history of Venetian and Japanese culture. He is a master at combining his passion for tradition, history, and regionalism with technological development. He is known for the Olivetti shop in Venice, the Villa Ottolenghi and many others.
