Interpenetration of the Architectural and Urban Realms in the Work of Architect Marek Budzyński

Abstract

Prof. Marek Budzyński is one of the best renowned contemporary polish architects, well established among the polish architectural critic as “postmodern” and “green”. The aim of this research is a study of the interpenetration of architectural and urban design approaches in Budzyński’s work as its essential element. The research method involved analysis of Budzyński’s creations against the background of the ideas expressed in his theoretical contributions. The results of the research indicate that the architectural design of analysed objects follows the form of adjacent urban space that is essential part of every design idea. In addition, the internal structure of the analysed buildings is shaped analogically to the urban fabric. At the same time shaping the landscape seems to be as important as shaping the urban space in creating the forms of architecture. The references to traditional architecture and urban fabric are also substantial part of the researched design method. The observed features reflect the theoretical contributions formulated by Marek Budzyński. Fundamental concepts of Budzyński’s design ideas are: seeing an architectural creation as the medium of reshaping the timeless continuum of space, and understanding both a city and a building as an organism in which every part should be reconcilable with another as well as with the whole.