Our team

We are a group of architects and designers creating an interdisciplinary design studio.
The implemented tasks deal with architecture, interior and product design. Our ideas are characterized by bold and unconventional approach to various themes. The name of our studio was taken from the Latin ‘genius loci’ signifying the caring spirit of the place and refers to the design method in which we seek relationship and context. We attach great importance to harmonious, consistent and functional design, searching for inspiration in the surrounding world.

The Genius Loci Architekci brand was established in 2007 by architects – Maria Rypuła and Jacek Rypuła.

Jacek Rypuła

architect, founder and leader of the studio

Architect of National Chamber of Polish Architects (IARP) and Association of Polish Architects (SARP), RIBA certificate

A graduate of the Cracow University of Technology (PK) at the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning. Diploma, 2008, accredited by the Roysl Institute of British Architects, chaired by Marek Kowicki, PhD. Eng. of Architecture at PK. It was the first diploma in the history of the university combining two faculties, i.e. architecture and urban planning as well as landscape architecture. The theme of the diploma was the regeneration of post-industrial areas.

Maria Rypuła

landscape architect, founder of the studio

A graduate of the Cracow University of Technology (PK) at the Faculty of Landscape Architecture. Diploma under the leadership of Marek Kowicki, PhD. Eng. of Architecture at PK. A postgraduate in the field of “Landscape Planning and Spatial Management.”

Ania Przybył

architect

A graduate of the Cracow University of Technology at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning. Obtained her diploma in 2011 under the chairmanship of Prof. Andrzej Kadłuczka, PhD. Eng. Of Architecture.