Platinum Winner of the International Architecture & Design Awards 2025
Architect / Designer:
Aleksandra Kurc
Studio:
Maka Studio
Design Team:
Design team: Wiktor Kurc, Daria Pawlaczyk-Szymańska, Aleksandra Kurc, Beata Belka
Painting: Nikodem Szpunar
Copyright:
Tom Kurek
Country:
Poland
A new approach to create a comforting, relaxing interior of dental practice was proposed to the clients of Identica. A place where wood and concrete create perfect balance and calming space before your appointment.
The plan of the clinic sets up a clear division: the central communication core separates the patient area from the staff area. Glazing wall separates the waiting room, creating a muted, calming zone for patients. With mobile panels the space can open up creating a spacious, welcoming entrance with a monoblock stone counter in the center.
The area covers 4 treatment rooms and an additional X-ray room, manager’s room and social facilities for staff. As authors of this project we are satisfied with the minimalist finish of the interior elements maintaining Scandinavian hygge vibe. Our priority was to change the cold, sterile expectations of a dental clinic, making the waiting and appointment itself a a subtle and cozy experience.
Owners, being danish-deasing-lovers wanted to create a timeless interior that would be a beautiful place for work. Due to their passion for Danish design, they really wanted to
use original Danish furniture and furnishings that they collected from
venues and antique shops during a trip to Denmark.
Clients were very involved in the project and searched for the best solutions along with the design team. Being on the same page is the key to success, as everyone is working hard for the overall vision that we want to achieve.
Maka Studio
MAKA.STUDIO is our dream to design honest, authentic architecture and friendly, original interiors.
The main idea that guided us was to create architecture and interiors that correspond to our aesthetics, organize the space and simply bring pleasure. By developing our professional skills in Paris and Milan, we wanted to transfer good design habits to our ground.
Tired of the quality of the surroundings, we decided to create what we desire to see ourselves. Projects that can inspire and reflect the personality of the owners. When creating, we often choose one slogan that creates the ideological framework of our design path, defines the appearance, shape and sense of space. We try to approach each project unconventionally, combining the expectations of our investors with the timeless aesthetics and character of the place.
Each project is a separate challenge for us, we thoroughly analyze the possibilities of each place, every time trying to define the issue we receive differently