Concrete Ceramic Studio
Warssawa
Concrete Ceramic Studio
connecting the art and uniqueness of handcrafted craftsmanship with contemporary design and innovative technology
avant-garde and uncompromising art
avant-garde and uncompromising art
fragments of mosaics from the Dom Chłopa / photo: Adam Ankiewicz
fragment of the mosaic from the House of the Peasant / photo by Adam Ankiewicz
Inspirations
The "Warssawa by Adam Ankiewicz" project is an attempt to draw inspiration from the work of Hanna and Gabriel Rechowicz, the creators of Warsaw’s iconic mosaics of the 1960s and 1970s. Their works once adorned some of the most important examples of post-war modernist architecture in Warsaw, including Dom Chłopa, Supersam, and the Legia swimming complex. Today, many of these works have been forgotten, lost, or only partially preserved.
Through my works, I aim to revive this remarkable tradition through a contemporary interpretation. The compositions developed within the project function equally well in public space and as private artworks, existing on the boundary between sculpture, design, and painting.
ceramic concrete / oak / 70 x 100 cm
signed and dated on the reverse:
Warssawa / Surfaces by Adam Ankiewicz / 12.14.2017
ceramic concrete / 70 x 100 cm
signed and dated on the reverse:
Warssawa / Surfaces by Adam Ankiewicz / 06-08.10.2017
ceramic concrete / 70 x 100 cm
signed and dated on the reverse:
Adam Ankiewicz / 26.10.2016 WARSSAWA
MEWA
triptych 3/3
ceramic concrete / polymer glass / 100 x 100 cm
signed and dated on the reverse:
Warssawa / 28.12.2021
triptych 2/3
ceramic concrete / polymer glass / 100 x 100 cm
signed and dated on the reverse:
Warssawa / 28.12.2021
triptych 1/3
ceramic concrete / polymer glass / 100 x 100 cm
signed and dated on the reverse:
Warssawa / 28.12.2021
The iconic MEWA, a unique, handcrafted cement tile with a distinctive shape has come closer to being a work of art than ever before. Although each tile is one-of-a-kind, it is only within a larger composition that its full potential is truly revealed.
Shortly after its creation, MEWA was recognised by the industry, winning awards both at home and abroad. The design itself made its debut at the 100% Design fair in London, where it was met with great acclaim. The Warssawa composition cannot be clearly defined. This has also been confirmed by art experts from the country’s leading auction houses, who have qualified the Warssawa compositions as works of art for auctions.
"Rybka 002" / Warssawa by Adam Ankiewicz
Rybka
Rybka marks the beginning of a new chapter, which was sealed in 2025 with the first piece, ‘Rybka 001’. The unique shape of each individual piece means that when placed together in larger numbers, they always fit together perfectly, regardless of the direction in which they are arranged.
The latest project from the Warssawa studio is inspired by the design of pre-war Warsaw. ‘Rybka’ is my contemporary interpretation of ‘gorseciki’ – rectangular tiles with a cut-out along the long side – which can still be seen in a few historic tenement houses in Warsaw. These tiles were particularly popular during the interwar period.
Wall-mounted art installation / Warssawa by Adam Ankiewicz
Site-Specific installations
My works include not only mobile reliefs but also large-scale site-specific installations. They are meticulously designed, taking into account everything from the material’s microstructure, texture, and form to maintenance requirements and the technical aspects of installation.
Hanna Rechowicz at the Warssawa opening / photo: Sibui Studio
The Studio
The “Warssawa” concrete ceramics studio was founded in 2014. The studio’s name refers to a well-known legend from my hometown, where I live and work. I draw inspiration from the local artistic heritage. After many years of working in architecture, I entered the world of industrial design and art. I began creating works using a concrete ceramics technology I developed myself. I completed courses in concrete technology organized by the Cement Producers Association in collaboration with the Department of Materials Engineering and Ceramics at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. I then expanded my knowledge at the Institute of Building Materials and Structures at the Kraków University of Technology, where I gained access to innovative technologies.
Press
“The power of fascination. A passion for materials and technology, coupled with a constant drive to improve himself and his projects, has paved the way to success for the young architect Adam Ankiewicz.”
"The desserts are served on the iconic Mewa tiles by Adam Ankiewicz. They look like origami, are velvety to the touch, although made of concrete. The surface's folds create subtle light and shadow effects, the intensity of which depends on the light's strength and angle. Sensual like the sweets of Paweł Pojawa."
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