The redevelopment and modernization of the National Library of Poland in Warsaw
For the modernization of the National Library of Poland in Warsaw, we teamed up with the architects from the renowned KONIOR Studio, who were responsible for the architectural part of the modernization. Together, we decided to keep the building’s modernist character but make it more user-friendly, ergonomic, and ecological. At SOKKA we designed the reception desks, new furnishing, and wayfinding system.
As industrial designers, we gave the dated and damaged furnishings a much-needed update, improving the aesthetics of reading rooms and making them more ergonomic and comfortable for the readers. All bespoke furnishings were made to measure, and each reader’s desk was fitted with a lamp designed exclusively for the project.
The building received a refreshed wayfinding system inspired by the original black and gold signage. We decided to use Zaluski font, designed for the National Library of Poland. Much to say, the modernized library gained new life and became one of Warsaw’s hottest spots for studying.
The project was widely recognized and gained many awards:
EUmies Awards 2024 Nominee
9 nagroda architektoniczna Prezydenta m.st. Warszawy (2023)
Nagroda Roku SARP (2023)
Property Design Awards (2023)
Modernizacja Roku i Budowa XXI wieku – Edycja XXVII (2022)