Inside PB Studio’s Layered, Light-Filled Take on Modernist Living in Sopot.

There are interiors that play it safe, and then there are interiors that make you stare. ST House in Sopot, Poland—designed by Warsaw-based PB Studio—falls squarely into the second category.

Completed in 2024, this three-level family home sits on a steep coastal plot overlooking the Baltic Sea, and while the topography presented a challenge, PB Studio turned constraint into opportunity. The split-level arrangement creates dynamic sightlines, generous garden connections, and—from the master bedroom—a breathtaking sea view that frames the horizon like a painting. Expansive glazing dissolves the boundary between interior and landscape, and the shifting quality of Baltic light gives the rooms a cinematic, ever-changing rhythm throughout the day.

The clients came to the project as passionate admirers of mid-century Californian modernism, and that sensibility pervades every decision. “When they invited us to collaborate, we immediately knew that this would become one of the key directions in defining the visual language of the project,” explains PB Studio. The result reads like a love letter to that era—grounded, warm, and timeless.

Modernist Maritime Magic: Duo Centre in Krakow by Paradowski Studio.

A common lobby of a residential building, Duo Centre in Krakow is part modernist marvel, part nautical nook, and 100% pure design genius.

Now, let’s talk about the entrance. The arrival sequence features a ceramic mosaic floor that catches and throws light in the most delicious way, paired with walnut wall panelling and polished stainless steel ceiling panels that visually expand the compact zone while giving it an unexpected, charged energy. It’s sophisticated, a little daring, and completely unforgettable.

That sense of drama continues into the kitchen, where Taj Mahal quartzite, creamy travertine, green onyx, and Sakura marble form a layered material palette of serious depth and beauty. A long central island anchors the open plan—part workhorse, part social stage—flanked by a dedicated coffee and wine corner that lends the whole space an easy, domestic warmth. A sculptural stainless steel cabinetry volume introduces a note of reflective bling that offsets the organic richness of stone and timber brilliantly.

Embracing the Unmovable: Mistovia Studio's Warsaw Apartment Transformation.

In Warsaw's vibrant Praga district, Mistovia Studio’s 75-square-metre apartment asks the question: can raw minimalism and maximalist expression coexist? The answer, it seems, is a resounding yes.

Living areas are anchored by a towering walnut bookshelf that makes the most of the room’s impressive ceiling height, while the clients’ collection of modernist classics—Wassily Chair, Marcel Breuer tubular steel seating, an Eames lounge chair—sit completely at ease within the architectural language PB Studio has created around them.

Upstairs, the master suite delivers a private sanctuary of real calibre. An open bathroom features a freestanding bathtub aligned with the window, while the vanity placement—set between two large windows, with the bath to one side—achieves the composed, light-filled perfection that lingers long after the images are closed.

“This project is a dialogue between timeless design and contemporary living,” says PB Studio, “a story about a home where light, proportion, and detail find their shared rhythm: calm, enduring, and profoundly human.” Hard to argue with that.

Restoring the Soul of a 1943 Historical Gem in Poznań, Poland.

In the heart of Poznań, a residential district carries a structural gem that stood since 1943, patiently waiting to reclaim its former glory. This story of restoration and transformation unfolds in the hands of the passionate custodians of this historical treasure.

[Images courtesy of PB Studio. Photography by Tomo Yarmush.]