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Roland Stanczyk Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Warsaw Penthouse Residential in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Roland Stanczyk recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Warsaw Penthouse Residential by Roland Stanczyk, designed for RS Studio Projektowe - Roland Stańczyk architect, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Silver A' Design Award
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Warsaw Penthouse Residential
Warsaw penthouse designed by Roland Stanczyk combines luxury, functionality, and refined aesthetics. Custom joinery, curved wooden fronts, and minimalist furniture optimize spatial flow while creating tactile warmth. Smart home systems control lighting, climate, and security, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency. Sustainable materials, circular design strategies, and responsible detailing ensure minimal environmental impact, longevity, and adaptability. The project exemplifies contemporary, high end residential design with thoughtful, holistic solutions.
About Roland Stanczyk
Roland Stańczyk is expirienced interior architect interested in Polish history. Especially architecture. The architect is using design elements typical for interiors of Warsaw from the XIX and XX century, combining them with the new modern ones. The decor of the residential houses and apartments is often complemented by works of Polish artists from the XX century. It is always difficult to blend modern and historical parts of design, but searching the history of the place and looking for fitted objects that would match to the rest, made the designing process both more challenging and more interesting.
Award Record
With this recognition, Roland Stanczyk is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2022 - 2023 and the 2025 - 2026 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/177436
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/177436
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!177436
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/333640
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.rsstudio.pl/en
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Warsaw Penthouse Residential
- Function
- Residential
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Silver, Dark Olive Green, Saddle Brown, Sienna and Gainsboro
- Images
- 5
- Client
- RS Studio Projektowe - Roland Stańczyk architect
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Roland Stanczyk
- Country
- Poland
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #177436
Credits
- Team
- Roland Stańczyk architekt
- Image Credits
- all images by: BUDZIK STUDIO photo: Michał Przeździk-Buczkowski styling: Ola Buczkowska-Przeździk session: november 2024
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project stands out for its innovative use of multifunctional joinery and concealed storage systems, which optimize a relatively limited floor area without compromising on spaciousness. The application of curved wooden fronts demonstrates artisanal mastery while enhancing tactile connection with natural materials. Lighting was resolved through flexible track systems, The penthouse embodies a responsible approach, where every design decision considers sustainable development.
- Inspiration
- The penthouse designed by Roland Stanczyk is a contemporary, two level apartment that masterfully combines functionality, aesthetics, and comfort. Its generous glazing frames a spectacular panorama of Warsaw, allowing natural light to animate the interior throughout the day. Every design decision reflects a commitment to sustainability: long lasting materials, low impact finishes, and timeless spatial solutions were prioritized to minimize environmental footprint.
- Research
- This study explores the design of a contemporary two-level penthouse by Roland Stanczyk, emphasizing spatial efficiency, multifunctional solutions, and aesthetic harmony. It highlights sustainable design, circularity, and responsible material use, showing how modern residential interiors can combine comfort, environmental stewardship, and long-term adaptability within compact urban spaces.
- Challenge
- Designing a modern penthouse for two generations within a compact layout required overcoming significant spatial challenges. Creating a sense of independence for family members while ensuring fluid circulation and visual harmony demanded careful planning. Technical coordination of smart systems for lighting, climate control, and security also posed complexities. Despite these difficulties, the project maintained its sustainable dimension: careful material selection, energy efficient installations, and solutions supporting circularity all underline a commitment to environmentally responsible design.
- Realization and Technology
- The penthouse was realized using high-precision, custom joinery and curved wooden fronts, crafted to optimize space and tactile experience. Modular track lighting with interchangeable fixtures minimized structural impact. Smart-home systems integrate lighting, HVAC, and security for efficient control. Sustainable materials and energy-conscious installations were prioritized, ensuring durability, circularity, and minimal environmental footprint throughout the construction process.
- Operation and Interaction
- The penthouses layout ensures smooth interaction between private and shared areas. The lower level hosts the elder family members apartment and a study while internal stairs connect to the upper living spaces with a kitchen, dining and master suite. Smarthome systems control lighting climate and security allowing intuitive operation. Furniture and storage are arranged to optimize flow comfort and accessibility throughout.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was developed over a period of twelve months in the heart of Old Town in Warsaw. The penthouse occupies the two top floors of a modern residential building offering panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as the Krasinski Square courts, the Palace of the Republic and surrounding high rises. The central location ensures accessibility while maintaining privacy for the family.
- Specifications
- Two storey residential apartment. 120 sq. meters on both storey. South-west and north window orientation
- Keywords
- Penthouse, Warsaw, Interior Design, Sustainable Design, Smart Home, Circularity, Multifunctional Furniture, Luxury, Space Optimization, Responsible Design
