Lesser Poland Voivodship Science Center ‘Cogiteon’ is an institution that combines education, science, entertainment, and art. Its mission is to foster knowledge and skills through play and to engage children and youth in independent or collaborative scientific experiments, research projects, and social initiatives.
The center is an inspiring, modern, and memorable place. This impression is further enhanced by the intriguing architecture of the building, located on the site of the former Czyżyny airport. The design of the facility, inaugurated in 2024, was developed by the German-Polish architectural firm Heinle, Wischer und Partner Architects.
The dynamic form of the structure resembles a sharp rocky outcrop emerging from beneath the earth’s surface. This effect is amplified by a garden located on the building’s sloped roof. The industrial, raw interior—full of concrete surfaces—houses a permanent exhibition, laboratories, a conference center, an underground parking garage, offices, a restaurant, and a café. The building is surrounded by an extensive garden layout designed to preserve the natural landscape and biodiversity. Additionally, the rooftop features not only the garden but also an observation terrace.
The task of designing and implementing both the external and internal signage of the facility was undertaken by Kolektyf. Their starting point was the building’s original, modern form and its purpose. As a result, the signage incorporates white, painted, geometric shapes serving as backgrounds for wayfinding texts, alongside colorful square backgrounds for pictograms that resemble elements from the periodic table. The composition of these two types of elements evokes reflectors casting beams of light—this further draws users’ attention to the information displayed and guides them along the correct paths.
To facilitate navigation for numerous visitors and participants in scientific workshops, the designers opted for concise, legible messages and simple icons. Outdoors, the colors were “reversed” to ensure maximum readability: free-standing informational boards are black with white text, while the icons on colorful tiles remain unchanged.
Inside Cogiteon, the signage and wayfinding backgrounds are set against raw, gray walls made of architectural concrete. This prompted the designers to use white backgrounds for improved readability and contrasting black text, created using the Basier typeface.
The environmental graphics design at Cogiteon are straightforward and functional, with clear, legible icons and no unnecessary decoration. The only more ornamental elements are custom-designed calligraphic LED signs indicating the ticket offices, store, and café. The same hand-drawn typeface, created by the Kolektyf team, appears in the signage for conference room names.
Category: Our work
Bema Plaza
The Bema Plaza office building was one of the first office developments completed in Wrocław after 2000. In 2024, the building underwent a transformation of its common spaces. The interiors were redesigned by Trzop Architekci. We were also involved in the design of the new visual identity for this development and a new visual information system.
For the visual identity, we assumed it should reflect the office building’s architecture. A distinctive element of the building’s form is the cylindrical, glazed corner facing Bema Square, where the main entrance is located. The new logo fits seamlessly into the geometry of this part of the building.
In the new SIW, we used the Google Sans font, which is associated with the building’s main tenant. The main graphic motif of the SIW refers to the expanded metal mesh used as wall cladding, a common feature in the new interior.
The building has three entrances: A, B, and C – for each core, we chose a different color to identify the stairwells and garage entrances. Directional and information signs are placed on a black background, increasing their visibility. In the parking garage, we have organized directional information for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Bema Plaza is an example of a comprehensive approach, where a dedicated visual information system, along with branding, is an investment that raises the standard and prestige of the facility.
Saint – Gobain
The history of the French company Saint-Gobain dates back to the 17th century, when it was founded as a royal factory with the mission of breaking the Venetian Republic’s monopoly on glass production. One of its first commissions was to supply mirrors for the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles!
Since then, the company has operated continuously and remains closely associated with glass production – currently primarily for the construction and automotive industries. Today, the Saint-Gobain capital group also encompasses dozens of different brands in the construction and chemical industries – many of whose products can be admired in its Warsaw office.
The bright, colorful interior, fully expressing the company’s motto “Making the world a better home,” was designed by Trzop Architekci. We were responsible for the space branding, graphics, and office signage.
A striking feature of the office interior is the long, undulating wall, on which we created a multi-colored graphic, referencing the glass production process. The graphics feature various objects in which Saint-Gobain contributed: from the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, through iconic Polish buildings such as the Polin Museum and the National Stadium, to… the Mars rover.
In selected rooms, we created thematic graphics: in one of the conference rooms, these are symbolic representations of the areas in which the group’s products are used, in the office cafeteria, a view of the rooftops of Paris, and in the gym, runners training on the grounds of the National Stadium.
Subtle, black icons and conference room markings do not disrupt the bright interior, yet are clear and legible. The frosted glass surfaces have geometric patterns referencing Saint-Gobain’s branding.
Kruk S.A.
In 2025, the company moved to a new office, designed by architects from the Warsaw-based BIT Creative studio.
Our role in the comprehensive project for this space was to create graphic elements that help employees identify rooms and to design the wayfinding system and spatial signage.
We produced dozens of graphics installed in conference rooms, meeting rooms, project rooms, and focus rooms. Additionally, we designed several LED signs and placed them in social areas, such as kitchens and relaxation zones.
The graphics focus on three thematic areas defined by the client: Wrocław and its most interesting corners, the beauty of nature, and the company’s organizational culture and its people. The murals were created by Zuzanna Wollny and Karolina Misior.
Business Link
Business Link is a network of flexible office spaces located in Poland’s major cities. In the Nowy Rynek office building in Poznań, the interiors were designed by the MIXD studio from Wrocław. We had the opportunity to create a unique project within this space, featuring works by some of Poland’s leading street artists and illustrators: Kinga Offert, Zuzanna Wollny, Karol Banach, Łukasz Berger “Cekas”, Sicoer, and SomeART.
When inviting them to collaborate, we were guided both by their distinct artistic styles and accomplishments, and by the desire to have them represent the cities where Business Link offices are located.
Their works explore two thematic areas: abstract compositions, and pieces focused on wellbeing, the balance between work and private life, the importance of contact with nature in urban environments, and time spent with loved ones.
Dom Development
In the new Dom Development office in Wrocław, we once again took on the theme of our hometown — this time featuring the city’s most iconic bridges.
The concept for the graphics was initially developed by the Colliers team, responsible for the architectural design of the office. Our role was to refine the graphic concept and create the wayfinding system for the space.
In the conference rooms, we designed wall graphics printed on wallpaper, depicting views of Wrocław and three-dimensional representations of its bridges. For these elements, we chose PET felt due to its plasticity and acoustic properties.
On the glass partitions, we introduced geometric ribbon-like patterns, while the office signage features black symbols on a white background, ensuring clarity and contrast.
The project is crowned with a colorful, “forest-themed” mural in the relax room, created by Zuzanna Wollny.
Develia
Our project for the Develia real estate company’s office consists of two main elements: a wayfinding system and a series of decorative murals.
The office, located in the City One building, was designed by the architectural studios re:build studio and Robak Piasta Architekci. The interior is elegant and subdued, featuring beige and navy tones. Our signage follows the same principles — minimalistic and legible, designed to harmonize with the overall aesthetic.
On the frosted glass panels dividing some of the office spaces, we incorporated a geometric motif derived from the company’s logo — isosceles, symmetrically arranged triangles, easily multiplied to create an engaging, dynamic pattern.
At the client’s request, the murals depict less obvious yet fascinating urban spaces of Wrocław, such as Tołpa Park, the Olympic Stadium, and the WUWA housing estate.
In the office kitchen, a mural by Zuzanna Wollny presents a scene of urban leisure — with a food truck, a bike café, and their happy customers. In the conference rooms, mural-wall units were created, where a keen eye will spot many icons of Polish and international design.
NOVUM III – Etap 2
We designed the wayfinding system for a residential building that marks the final stage of the NOVUM development in Kraków.
As in the previous phases, the signage we created subtly references the project’s color palette and branding. The main graphic motif is an interlocking, stepped form, inspired by the shape and façade of the building. For large typographic signs, we used the Pangaia Bold typeface, while Roboto Slab was chosen for apartment numbers and descriptive text.
In the underground garage, we designed a series of abstract compositions drawing from the branding elements. The gold color, paired with navy blue and raw concrete, worked particularly well in this space.
For the apartment and floor signage in the elevator lobbies, we used plywood numbers with white fronts, a detail that adds warmth to the interiors. The outdoor elements, made from aluminum sheet, provide a strong contrast to the brick façade and the surrounding greenery.
The main entrance to the courtyard is decorated with a mural referencing Kraków’s iconic landmarks and the historic architecture neighboring the site. The mural was designed by Karina Dziamidzik.
CP III Mural Skanska
This is the largest mural in Wrocław — covering an area of approximately 720 m², with a height of nearly 22 meters and a width of 33 meters. The artwork, roughly the size of three tennis courts, adorns the façade of Centrum Południe III, an office building owned by Skanska.
The mural was designed by Zuzanna Wollny and is dedicated to the themes of local identity and urban biodiversity — depicting trees and wild animals that can be found in and around Wrocław.
It was created using photocatalytic paints, which help purify the air from pollutants.
T-Mobile Biuro
In the Warsaw headquarters of T-Mobile Polska, we created several space branding walls featuring three-dimensional elements.
Based on the company’s brandbook guidelines, we designed and executed a series of walls that bring life to the corridors and open office areas.
The central theme — and dominant color — of the project is T-Mobile’s signature magenta. The graphics convey the company’s mission of connecting people and its commitment to sustainability.
In the execution, we used materials such as felt, plywood, plexiglass, and LED elements.