Poznań—Poland’s fifth largest city—is one of the nation’s oldest settlements. Regarded endearingly by locals and travellers making their way through as the “cradle of the Polish nation”, it is home to many of the Slavic country’s most storied heritage sites. From its 10th-century architecture to the Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul—the oldest church in the country and resting place of Poland’s first rulers—the city’s cobblestone streets have a quaint charm to them.
In the Grunwald district, where stately pre-war villas stand alongside an increasingly eclectic mix of contemporary developments, one 1932 residence has been given a second life. Known as P81 House, the four-story, 300-square-meter home is the result of a three-year restoration led by designer Adam Wierciński of Wiercinski-studio, who transformed what began as an interior design commission into an architectural reimagining.
The clients, Karolina and Mariusz, live here with their daughters, Hela and Amelia. Passionate collectors of experiences, art, and travel memories, their approach to the project was simple: to retain the soul of the villa while adapting it to the realities of contemporary family life.