Anna Orchowska

dr inż. arch. Anna Orchowska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of History of Architecture and Conservation of Monuments within Gdańsk University of Technology's Faculty of Architecture. Her work focuses on modernist architecture, industrial heritage, and conservation methodologies, particularly in port cities like Gdynia. She has authored seminal studies on Gdynia's interwar port development, modernist industrial architecture, and adaptive reuse strategies for heritage sites.

Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to conservation, including technical analysis of structural integrity, socio-cultural context of monuments, and policy frameworks for heritage management. Notable projects include the PROMETHEUS initiative (HORIZON 2020-funded) addressing heritage preservation in Upper Kama Sites.

Publications highlight Gdynia's port as a symbol of interwar engineering prowess and modernist urbanism, analyzing its architectural evolution from functional utility to cultural icon. Recent works (2022-2024) explore post-WWII architectural restoration, UNESCO nomination strategies for modernist ensembles, and education programs linking theory to practice in conservation.

Her articles frequently intersect historical reconstruction, adaptive reuse, and public engagement, with a geographic focus on Polish maritime architecture. Though no formal student advisees are listed, she collaborates with researchers like Anna Kriegseisen on projects like the Gdynia Suburban Railway Station revitalization.