Jurand Jarecki. Architect
“Architecture is like an English gentleman. When he leaves the room, it is impossible to say what he was dressed in. But neither can …
Jerzy Gottfried. Architect
“An architect should never forget the transcendental nature of his profession. One should satisfy not only specific needs…
Spotlights. An interdisciplinary look at the architectural heritage of Upper Silesia.
Spotlights presents each subject from the perspective of history, art history, architecture, sociology and anthropology, creating an interdisciplinary and multidimensional image…
Dębowiec. The Small Centre of the World of Cieszyn Silesia.
A book containing a painting and drawing record of the small village of Dębowiec as revealed by participants of an historical and architectural plein air event. Enhanced by a historical and architectural lecture, an essay by a native villager and a historical calendar,…
Tadeusz Barucki Architect–Traveler–Researcher
Tadeusz Barucki (b. 1922) was an architect, traveler, and researcher driven by an insatiable curiosity for the world of architecture and a passion for documenting it. His books, articles, and lectures have created a unique repository of knowledge. At a time when travel was a privilege afforded to only a few—both in Poland and across the Eastern Bloc…
Stanisław Kwaśniewicz. Architect
This volume explores one of the most important late-Modernist architects active in Upper Silesia: Stanisław Kwaśniewicz. His creative legacy comprises a vast number of projects of varying functions and complexity—from iconic public buildings…