Pekao – Designing the Branch of the Future
Our collaboration with the Pekao brand began with a win in a design competition to create the branch of the future—a concept meant to adapt seamlessly to various formats, including full-size branches, modular constructions, and kiosks tailored to shopping malls and universities.
For the Bank Pekao SA project, we were responsible for:
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Authoring the new concept for retail branches
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Preparing the construction and executive design
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Providing architectural supervision throughout the entire investment process
It is worth noting that the project identified specific zones that were responsible for various functions performed by the bank (e.g. entrance zone, activity zone, kids zone, meeting rooms, etc.) - which in their entirety were to show the friendly aspect of the visited facility for various groups. The created concept was based on values, i.e. Polishness, community, support in development, which in their complexity are supposed to connect generations, correspond with trends, distinguish agency and dynamics, and above all evoke positive emotions.
The issue that reflected the idea for the project was to find a common part that connects Poles and is also their national pride. The perfect combination of these areas, according to our office, was nature and Polish landscapes supplemented with Polish design. The facility was primarily supposed to be friendly, and the created design was timeless, based on nature - natural materials, subdued colors.
