Architecture, Commercial, Gardens

The Park, a District Sports and Recreation Center in Kraków, is conceived as a large-scale public landscape — a contemporary gesture integrating water, sport, and open space into a coherent, multi-layered environment. Rather than a singular object, the project establishes a new spatial field that organizes movement, activity, and collective experience.

The Park –

P02

LOCATION

Cracow, Poland

Design

2025

Construction

In development

SQ.M.

96200

Scope of Work

Architecture and Landscape Design

aerial daytime view of park masterplan with sports complex pond and surrounding urban context

LOCATION

Cracow, Poland

Design

2025

Construction

In development

SQ.M.

96200

Scope of Work

Architecture and Landscape Design

This Project
is Awarded

The client, the City of Kraków, aimed to create a new destination — a space combining recreation, sport, and public life, serving both local residents and users from across the region.

THE IDEA
THE IDEA

The project explores the relationship between openness and intensity. Architecture and landscape are treated as a continuous system, where natural elements and built structures coexist to create a layered spatial experience.

Illustrated masterplan of urban park with lake, public building and landscape layout

The project explores the relationship between openness and intensity. Architecture and landscape are treated as a continuous system, where natural elements and built structures coexist to create a layered spatial experience.

Water forms the primary organizing element of the project. Outdoor pools, a large retention pond with an island, and the nearby Rzewny stream create a continuous water landscape that structures the entire site and supports both recreation and environmental performance.

Concept +
Design Principles

aerial golden hour view of park masterplan with sports complex pond and surrounding urban context

aerial night view of park development with illuminated sports complex pond and urban surroundings

The park unfolds as a sequence of interconnected spaces — from open recreational areas and gardens to sports infrastructure and event zones. A multi-purpose arena introduces a metropolitan scale, enabling large gatherings while remaining integrated within the landscape.

people walking in landscaped park with wooden pavilion and water

modern glass pavilion in park landscape reflected in water during daylight

daytime view of landscaped park with pond pavilion and modern glass building

Interior +
Atmosphere

The heart of the park is the pond — the central element around which the entire life of the project unfolds. It defines the spatial structure, organizing relationships between functions and movement. Around it, zones of recreation, sport, and social interaction develop, forming a cohesive landscape of activity and rest.

indoor sports hall with volleyball court and seating arena contemporary architecture

modern glass pavilion at night reflected in water surrounded by landscape

The hall is designed as a flexible and open space, enabling a wide range of functions — from sports to cultural events. Its monumental, almost Roman form acts as a grandstand, from which the park becomes a stage — a space of everyday life and shared experience.

luxury outdoor pool with lounge area and contemporary architecture evening lighting

luxury outdoor pool at night with ambient lighting and contemporary architecture

public outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and recreational architecture daytime

The recreational zone is designed as an open and accessible space organized around a system of pools. The Olympic pool forms its central element, complemented by leisure areas, sunbathing zones, and smaller pools of varying depth. The layout encourages fluid movement between functions, while integrated gastronomic facilities create a vibrant and active social environment.

Under Construction +
Behind the Schenes

Landscape architecture masterplan with lake, pathways and functional zoning

Architectural sketch of contemporary pavilion by the lake with landscape integration

The phased development strategy enables gradual implementation, beginning with the water-based recreational core and expanding toward the full program of sports and public infrastructure.

Aerial view of urban park site surrounded by forest and residential area

Aerial view of Park Przy Solvayu site with surrounding forest and urban context in Krakow

Realization +
Final Effect

The Park operates across multiple scales — from individual experience to large public gatherings. It forms a resilient, inclusive environment defined by water, activity, and continuous transformation.

Lead Architect
Przemysław Cepielik

Architecture Team
Kinga Krakowska-Tokarczyk
Maria Kulig
Luiza Grzegółka-Pacyga

Landscape Architect:
Karolina Kolano

Structural Design
Bartłomiej Przeczek

Architectural Visualizations
George Ryabinin

P02 the park eklekt atelier
P02 the park eklekt atelier
P02 the park eklekt atelier
P02 the park eklekt atelier
Our work
is awarded
multiple times