Candidate’s name
Agnieszka Kalinowska-Sołtys
Current position
Architect-Partner, Board Member of APA Wojciechowski Architects, President of SARP (Association of Polish Architects)
Company’s name
APA Wojciechowski sp. z o.o. (APA Wojciechowski Architects)
Work experience in this position
For years, Agnieszka Kalinowska-Sołtys has been very actively involved in the development of architecture, as well as environmental protection and climate protection. She is actively involved not only in the activities of SARP and APA Wojciechowski Architects (in which she shapes the policy of sustainable architecture and manages the implementation of environmentally friendly design solutions), but also in many other fields. She is a mentor of the Top Woman in Real Estate Mentoring Program, a Co-Founder of the National Association of Sustainable Construction, and a Member of the Program Council of the United Nations Global Compact. Recently, Agnieszka Kalinowska-Sołtys became the new President of SARP - she is the first woman in the 88-year history of the Association at this position. Agnieszka is actively involved in all major projects designed by APA Wojciechowski Architects - including Elektrownia Powiśle, Skyliner, The Park Warsaw, Alchemia, Riverview and The Park Kraków.
Description of business activity (profile, market sectors served, etc.)
Architectural services in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.
President of SARP (Association of Polish Architects).
Size of the company managed by the candidate (headcount, regions of activity)
APA Wojciechowski Architects - approx. 120 architects in Warsaw and Tricity.
SARP Association of Polish Architects - n/a (an organization associating all architects in Poland).
The YOY increase in profits/income generated last year
Confidential
Career path (Previous employers, professional progress, when was the candidate promoted to the current position, etc.)
- APA Wojciechowski Architects - since 2010 (Architect-Partner, Board Member).
- SARP - President - Since: 2022. Previously - Vice-President for Environment and Climate Protection.
- Previously: Hochtief, Arcadis
Biggest business achievements, especially those made last year
- The first woman in history to become the president of SARP (Association of Polish Architects).
- Successes of projects in which she actively participated (i.e. Elektrownia Powiśle, Centrum Południe, Skyliner, Riverview, Alchemia, The Park Warsaw, The Park Kraków).
- A very large number of prestigious pro-ecological certificates received by projects in which she actively participated.
- Commercial successes of buildings in the design processes of which she actively participated. Successes of the APA Wojciechowski Architects studio (numerous domestic and international awards).
Contributions made to the improvement of the CEE commercial property market
Agnieszka is the most important person in the world of Polish architecture, who actively plays a key role in the development of this field. Both working at SARP and APA Wojciechowski Architects, Agnieszka has a significant impact on the activities of these organizations, especially those related to sustainable architecture, environmental protection and climate protection.
Agnieszka is actively involved in the design processes of leading "green" buildings designed by APA Wojciechowski Architects.
Other industry awards and prizes
- Personality of the Industry by Builder Polska (2020).
- 4Buildings Awards (2019) - ('People - Architect' category
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- Top Woman in Real Estate (2018).
