Speakers

HOSTS OF THE STUDY TOUR AROUND CRACOW

Marcin Gajda

A graduate of the Horticultural Technical Secondary School in Piotrkowice Małe and the Faculty of Horticulture of the Agricultural University in Krakow. Founder of GAJDA Architektura Krajobrazu and AKG Architektura##MORE##Krajobrazu. Founder of the Landscape Architecture Association.

Kasper Jakubowski

Dr. Eng. landscape architect, president of the Children in Nature Foundation. Educator and illustrator. He co-creates Forest Makers, promoting the planting of microforests in Polish cities using the Japanese Miyawaki method.##MORE##Together with developer UWI Inwestycje S.A. received an award in Gazeta Wyborcza's nationwide Human Design competition for a pocket forest planted together with residents. Author of the book Fourth Nature: succession of functions and nature of urban wastelands (2020). Creator of plant artistic installations and gardens, including: at the Ingarden garden and art festival in Lublin, at the Anthropocene exhibitions in Warsaw, Wrocław and Łódź, and at the Retrowersje exhibition in Elbląg. Author of the educational path about the fourth nature on the Warsaw Uprising Mound. It animates pro-nature activities with local communities and children. Greenery co-designer, among others in the Nowy Strzeszyn housing estate in Poznań. He cooperates with BBGK, Insomia, MODO and Wojtyś & Wójtowicz Architekci studios.

Łukasz Pawlik

Deputy director for maintenance at the Municipal Greenery Management Board in Krakow. Experienced local government administration employee. A graduate of the Faculty of Forestry of the Krakow University of##MORE##Life Sciences and postgraduate studies in Management in Public Administration at MSAP UEK, Real Estate Appraisal at AGH Kraków, as well as designing gardens and green areas at the University of Life Sciences and the University of Economics. He has been associated with Krakow's green areas all this time, initially as an inspector and then as the head of the Environmental Management Department of the Krakow City Hall, where he dealt with greenery protection issues. Currently, at ZZM he is responsible for its maintenance. He also serves as the Municipal Landscape Architect in Krakow.

Małgorzata Tujko

A graduate of the Krakow University of Technology at the Faculty of Landscape Architecture and postgraduate studies in Landscape Architecture and Spatial Management at the Krakow University of##MORE##Technology and Interior Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. She runs the Land Arch Design Studio. A supporter of projects that help transform artistic vision into real solutions and actions that improve the health of local communities and ecosystems. She values projects created with respect for both investor expectations and the natural environment. She develops her knowledge of ethnobotanical issues, looks for connections between culture and traditions of plant use, which he implements in her projects.

SPEAKERS IN DISCUSSION ‘PROFESSIONAL SITUATION OF A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IN POLAND’ (day before conference 09.11.2023 r.; 16:30-18:00)

Urszula Forczek-Brataniec

Urszula Forczek-Brataniec - Graduate of the Krakow University of Technology, habilitated doctor of technical sciences, specializing in landscape architecture, Professor of the Krakow University of Technology. Designer at eM4##MORE##Pracownia Architecture Brataniec in the field of public space and greenery designs. Co-author of award-winning and published projects, including: Revitalization of the Old Town of Gorlice, (Nomination Public Space 2014, publication Landscape Architecture Europe 2015), Educational Pavilion and Glade in Golędzinów in Warsaw (Nomination Mies Prize 2022, Grand Prix of the Polityka Architectural Award 2021) Author of studies and landscape analyzes and two monographs in this field: View from the road, landscape in dynamic perception 2008, Space seen. View Analysis in Landscape Planning and Design 2018 (Gaudeamus Award). In the years 2016-2020, Secretary General of IFLA Europe since 2016, member of the Presidium of the Scientific Council of the Pieniny National Park and a long-time member of the board of the Landscape Architecture Association (SAK). Curator of international landscape architecture exhibitions: exhibitions of the Visegrad countries CLAV 2012, 2015 and IFLA Europe 2018. Member of SARP Kraków.

Agnieszka Kalinowska-Sołtys

Agnieszka Kalinowska-Sołtys - Architect, Partner and member of the management board of APA Wojciechowski Architekci. President of the Association of Polish Architects. She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at##MORE##the Warsaw University of Technology and postgraduate studies in Project Management at the Warsaw School of Economics and postgraduate studies in Real Estate Management at the Faculty of Economics at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. Since 2010, he has had BREEAM Assessor and LEED GA qualifications. She has participated in many award-winning office, service and commercial projects that meet the high requirements of the BREEAM, LEED and WELL Standard certification systems. Co-founder of the National Association for the Support of Sustainable Construction. Member of the UNGC Poland Program Council and content partner of the SDG-11 Sustainable Cities steering committee. Four-time winner of the Top Woman in Real Estate 2018 and 2023 competition. Since 2019, she has been a mentor of the Top Woman program, where she shares her knowledge and experience with young women starting their professional careers in the real estate industry.

Joanna Rayss

Dr. Eng. landscape architect, expert in the implementation of elements of Green City Infrastructure and Urban Surface Retention Systems as tools in adaptation to climate change. In 2018, she received a PhD in technical sciences##MORE##from the Faculty of Architecture of the Gdańsk University of Technology, defending her dissertation entitled Green city infrastructure and rainwater. The potential of sustainable development of Gdańsk. Co-author of the book: 'Urban surface retention system in the adaptation of cities to climate change - from vision to implementation', published in 2019 by the Gdańsk University of Technology Publishing House, edited by Magdalena Gajewska. Author of numerous press and internet articles popularizing these issues. Working as a specialist for small retention in the Gdańsk municipal company Gdańskie Wody, thanks to the development of original design and organizational tools, she had the opportunity to influence the change of the city's rainwater management policy towards greater use of the principles of ecohydrology, city ecology and ecosystem services. He cooperates with the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk and the Sopot Academy of Applied Sciences in the field of educating students on ecosystem-based design and pro-ecological rainwater management. In the years 2009-2020, she ran her own design studio Zieleniarium. Since 2019, partner in Rayss Group Sp. z o. o., and from the second half of 2021 also vice-president of the management board in this company. She specializes in the design of public areas, housing estate greenery and solutions in the field of Nature based Solutions and Ecosystem based Solutions. From May 2022, President of the Board of the Landscape Architecture Association (sak.org.pl). She is also a member of the Pomeranian Provincial Urban Planning and Architectural Commission.

Nikola Watté

Nikola Watté, a landscape architect by training, is dedicated to revealing the harmony between the genius of living things and human ingenuity through his projects. He starts with the idea that all the elements necessary for a project already##MORE##exist in the environment. The role of the landscape architect, through analysis, skills, collaborations, and a forward-looking approach, is to provide a range of solutions that nourish the vision of reconciliation between humans and nature. This involves reconciling humanity's desire for development, curiosity, and thirst for experimentation with a deep understanding of nature, preserving it, and making the best use of it, following the philosophy of Gilles Clément: 'Working with nature rather than against it.' Nikola Watté works on different scales, from gardens to vast territories, from natural to industrial, from private to social. He dedicates time to analyzing the situations he encounters, his approach to issues, and the success or failure of his actions. Today, Nikola Watté enjoys exploring various spatial and temporal scales, experimenting with and analyzing landscape practice in a Mediterranean context characterized by drought and the influence of vernacular practices. He also addresses future challenges such as energy transition, urban density, and the preservation of natural environments. Furthermore, Nikola Watté shares his knowledge with numerous projects, whether they involve private gardens, large-scale projects, territorial initiatives, participatory democracy, urban development, or natural spaces. He regularly collaborates with multidisciplinary teams that enrich his approach, a tradition firmly established since the early days of his career. In parallel with his professional activities, Nikola Watté has also been actively involved in the associative field within the French Federation of Landscape (FFP) over the past ten years. His involvement in this organization has allowed him to contribute significantly to the acquisition of the landscape designer title, a major goal for the profession. For the past five years, he has held the position of Vice President Delegate for International Relations within the FFP. In this role, he has worked to strengthen ties and exchanges between landscape professionals in France and abroad, promoting the dissemination of best practices and knowledge in the field of landscaping on an international scale. His commitment to the association reflects his passion for the profession and his desire to promote the essential role of landscape architects in creating harmonious and sustainable environments.

Simone De Iacobis, Małgorzata Kuciewicz

CENTRALA (Simone De Iacobis, Małgorzata Kuciewicz) creates projects under the slogan Amplification of nature, based on research on the relationship between architecture and processes natural, atmospheric##MORE##and astronomical phenomena. CENTRALA presents its findings at international exhibitions, among others. at the Venice Architecture Biennale (2018, 2023), London Design Biennale (2021), Lisbon Architecture Triennial (2022), Gwangju Biennale (2023). Since 2017, they have been continuously cooperating with the Kharkov School of Architecture. www.centrala.net.pl

Dusty Gedge

Dusty Gedge – President of the European Federation of Green Roof Associations (EFB) and founder of Livingroofs.org. Since 2004, he has been conducting research on bees on green, brown and living roofs. Dusty Gedge is a##MORE##recognized authority, designer and consultant in the field of green roofs and green infrastructure. He works with Gary Grant at Green Infrastructure Consultancy Ltd. He is also the co-author, with John Little, of the Small Scale Green Roof Guide, which has helped to develop many small scale green roofs around the world on sheds, garages and other small buildings, as well as many innovative reports on green roofs. At the conference, Dusty will discuss the use of aggregates as a substrate for plants in urban conditions.

Filip Gołębiewski

Filip Gołębiewski: farmer, architect, inventor. A graduate of SoilFoodWeb School and owner of the BioFarmLab laboratory. Composting expert. He runs a five-hectare experimental farm, the Klangor Farm.

Wojciech Grąbczewski

I am a nurseryman, I mainly deal with the production of plants for greenery projects. I work directly with landscape architects, architects and investors, trying to promote access to the highest quality plants. Every day, I##MORE##willingly engage in projects that allow me to combine my experience in the world of nursery with the challenges of the practical process of greenery implementation: from design, planning, implementation and servicing. I cooperate with plant users in over 10 countries in Europe and Asia. I am happy to share my observations and ideas with those interested. Occasionally, we also carry out particularly interesting greenery projects.

Roman Jadamus

Roman Jadamus - Managing Director of mmcité - a leading manufacturer of street furniture around the world. Master of Laws, graduate of the University of Silesia, passionate urban planner, Zaolziak.

Kasper Jakubowski

Monika Michalska

A specialist in remediation of the soil and water environment, a geologist and geotechnician by profession. For many years she was involved in the implementation of soil cleansing projects, mainly using non-invasive##MORE##methods. He promotes eco-design and the implementation of circular economy principles in projects and management. Currently associated with sustainable business and the implementation of ESG and CSR strategies in enterprises.

Jerzy Nieswadba

Wood technologist by profession in AR Poznań. By passion and profession - an arborist. Currently, I am involved in the use of mycorrhizal fungi and other soil microorganisms in the protection and care of trees and shrubs and##MORE##perennials in urban environments and plantation plants

Wojciech Rudziński

Wojciech Rudziński – passionate about lighting and automation of irrigation systems. A graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology and a member of the Polish Lighting Committee. Employee and manager of the Polish branch of##MORE##the American company Hunter Industries, widely known for its innovative automatic irrigation systems for urban green areas and green roofs, and recently also developing the branch of garden lighting and small architecture.

Anna Stefanowicz

A. Stefanowicz is a professor at the Institute of Botany of the Polish Academy of Sciences. She specializes in research on the influence of plants on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of soil.##MORE##She conducts research both in (semi-)natural environments, as well as in areas heavily transformed by humans - polluted with heavy metals, urbanized and affected by biological invasions.

Tomasz Wanic

Tomasz Wanic - head of the Laboratory of Geochemistry of the Forest Environment and Areas Intended for Reclamation (University of Agriculture in Krakow). In the years 2005-2007, he participated in the creation of the functional##MORE##and utility program of the Laboratory, then cooperated in the creation of the executive design, implemented in the years 2010-2012. As a soil scientist, he deals with the impact of native species of the alder genus (Alnus) on natural soils and soils restored as part of the recultivation of post-industrial areas.

SPEAKERS IN IFLA EXHIBITION

Urszula Forczek-Brataniec

Marcin Gajda

Angelika Kuśmierczyk-Jędrzak

Angelika Kuśmierczyk-Jędrzak - landscape architect, has been running the a+f space design design studio in Wrocław for 15 years. Specializes in public space designs, she is also the author of many greenery arrangements for##MORE##development and office investments. For years, he has been promoting the use of naturalistic compositions of perennials, border grasses and bulbs in urban space. Author of numerous green projects in Wrocław, including: the revalorization of the Old Town Park, the greenery near the Nawa sculpture on Daliowa Island, the Ptasi Zagajnik square, and the greening of Nowy Targ Square, which is currently underway.

WAK SUMMARY DISCUSSION

Urszula Forczek-Brataniec

Marcin Gajda

Katarzyna Hodor

Katarzyna Hodor - Absolwentka Politechniki Krakowskiej, doktor habilitowany nauk technicznych w specjalności architektura krajobrazu, Profesor Politechniki Krakowskiej, Senator Politechniki Krakowskiej. Prowadzi##MORE##prace badawcze dotyczą tożsamości i dziedzictwa kulturowego związanego z sacrum, rewaloryzacją zabytkowej zieleni, rewitalizacją wsi i miasteczek. Jest organizatorem międzynarodowej konferencji naukowej z zakresu sztuki ogrodowej i dendrologii. Członek SAK, Sekcji Sztuki i Architektury Ogrodowej, KUiA O/PAN w Krakowie, ICOMOS w komisji ds. ogrodów historycznych. Autor ekspertyz i projektów z tematyki ochrony krajobrazów, rewitalizacji i rewaloryzacji oraz publikacji naukowej nagrodzonej przez Generalnego Konserwatora Zabytków oraz Zarządu głównego Stowarzyszenia Konserwatorów Zabytków. Jest opiekunem studenckiego koła naukowego Landscapes.

Kasper Jakubowski

Małgorzata Kuciewicz

Łukasz Pawlik