Achievements of our JEMS colleagues
Over the past few months, three of our colleagues from JEMS have achieved significant milestones—beyond the realm of design, yet still closely connected to it. Olek Gadomski has published his book, while Daria Czyżewska and Dominik Wroński have successfully defended their degrees in Management at SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to them! We've also prepared a few words and photos from the authors to share with you.
OLEK
Wieczny poligon is a story about a small wooden house built in Warmia by my grandfather, Ryszard Gadomski, since the 1970s. My grandfather never intended to finish the house—he never wanted to—because it was the act of building and constantly transforming it that brought him the most joy and grounded him in the space he inhabited.
The cottage, located off the beaten path and slowly falling into disrepair over recent years, became the starting point for uncovering family stories and exploring my grandfather’s character and his approach to shaping space—evolutionary, slow, tender, and patient. It also became a reflection on the potential benefits of viewing building not as a short stop on the way to the ultimate goal—inhabitation—but as a long-term process inseparable from living itself.
The book was written as part of the Teoria competition organized by the Stefan Kurylowicz Foundation.
DARIA
Thesis title: “Project process management in the architectural industry”
The construction of a building is the result of a process characterized by the collaboration of many entities involved in the project. The complexity, budget, long duration, and constant time pressure have made efficient process management a fundamental condition for the success of any undertaking.
This postgraduate thesis analyzes the key components that influence the success of the architectural process. It includes a comparative analysis of project management theory and professional practice, while also exploring practical, implementable improvements that can enhance the efficiency and comfort of an architect’s work.
The thesis was written under the academic supervision of Dr. Paweł Wyrozębski, Associate Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
DOMINIK
Thesis Title: “A Study on Humanistic Management: The Perspective of the Architectural Industry”
In this dissertation, the author explores fundamental aspects that shape the human experience within organizations—such as the meaning of work, a sense of autonomy, personal development, and positive relationships with one’s environment.
Criticizing technocratic tendencies and the resulting fragmentation of work, the thesis delves into management practices focused on the human being and their well-being. These reflections are framed within the contradictions, paradoxes, and difficult compromises that define the modern realities of professional practice—affecting not only architecture itself but also the individuals who create it.
The thesis was written under the academic supervision of Dr. Jakub Brdulak, Associate Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
Photos: Daria Czyżewska, Dominik Wroński, Mateusz Żaboklicki, Fundacja im. Stefana Kuryłowicza
