Mikołaj Stankowski

Mikołaj Stankowski is an Assistant Professor and head of the Interior Design Studio III at Magdalena Abakanowicz University of Arts in Poznań (UAP). He holds a PhD and DSc degree and combines academic work with professional design practice. His teaching focuses on interior architecture, and he leads the 3rd Interior Architecture Design Studio workshop.

Education:

• Master of Fine Arts, University of Arts in Poznań (2000-2005)
• PhD of Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław (2012-2013)

Research Interests: His work spans interior architecture theory, spatial semantics, and design methodologies. Current research explores meaning-making in contemporary interiors through the project Possibilities of building meanings in contemporary interior architecture. Professional design practice includes furniture, architectural details, and adaptive reuse of historic spaces.

Professional Leadership: Founded and managed design studios StankowskiStudio (2005-2016) and BASTAdesigns (2016-2020). Notable projects include:

• Rector's Office at Adam Mickiewicz University (Poznań)
• Universal Music Polska headquarters (Warsaw)
• LDLC corporate interiors (Lyon, France)
• Historic palace adaptations in Greater Poland