Wenecja 1 · Awards and distinctions
A history given new life
We are proud to announce the prestigious awards and distinctions received by the tenement at 1 Wenecja Street in Kraków. It is an exceptional project in which history, architecture and modern comfort come together in one place.
The comprehensive restoration of this historic building, carried out by Buma, has been recognised by experts in architecture, conservation and construction, earning the development five prestigious awards and distinctions.
Modernizacja Roku & Budowa XXI wieku
Prof. Wiktor Zin Award
In the Modernizacja Roku & Budowa XXI wieku (Modernisation of the Year & 21st Century Construction) competition, Wenecja 1 was recognised for the exceptional quality of the restoration of the historic tenement and for skilfully combining the protection of its historic values with modern functionality.
The Prof. Wiktor Zin Award honours a project that gives a historic building new life without taking away its character and identity.
Patronage of the Minister of Culture and the General Conservator of Monuments
“Zabytek Zadbany 2026”
Another distinction is the award in the “Zabytek Zadbany” (Well-Kept Monument) competition, held under the patronage of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage and the General Conservator of Monuments.
The jury recognised the comprehensive construction and conservation works, carried out on the basis of thorough research, which restored the building's proper technical condition and preserved its heritage value.
Revitalisation
First Prize of the Mayor of Kraków
- Category
- “New life of the urban fabric – revitalisation”
Wenecja 1 also won the First Prize of the Mayor of Kraków in the “New life of the urban fabric – revitalisation” category.
It is an award for a project showing that responsible revitalisation can give a historic space both its former splendour and a new purpose.
Kraków Developer of the Year
SBDiM President's Award
- Awarded by
- President of the Association of Home and Apartment Builders (SBDiM)
- Laureate
- BUMA
Another important distinction is the award of the President of the Association of Home and Apartment Builders, presented to BUMA during the Kraków Developer of the Year competition.
The jury recognised the decision to take on the enormous challenge of comprehensively restoring a historic tenement while preserving its heritage character, as well as the painstaking restoration of the surviving historic elements. Particular recognition went to the work protecting and preserving the building's historic character.
PZITB
Budowa Roku 2025
First Degree Award
- Organiser
- Polish Association of Civil Engineers and Technicians (PZITB)
Wenecja 1 also received the First Degree Award in the “Budowa Roku 2025” (Construction of the Year 2025) competition organised by the Polish Association of Civil Engineers and Technicians (PZITB).
It is one of the most important distinctions in Polish construction, awarded to Wenecja 1 for the high quality of workmanship, technical solutions, architectural and functional qualities, and the professional delivery of the investment process.
A particularly important part of the project was preserving the authentic historic fabric.
The building's historic elements were preserved, conserved and properly showcased.
Historical background
A historic tenement in the heart of Kraków
The tenement at 1 Wenecja Street was built in 1911 in the Modernist style, to a design by architect Kazimierz Hroboni, for the painter Piotr Stachiewicz. Because of its high architectural, artistic and urban value, it was entered in the register of monuments under number A-939.
The building is a valuable example of Kraków's historic architecture within the so-called second ring of the city. Over the years it was home and workplace to outstanding figures of the art world, including Władysław Żeleński, Antoni Procajłowicz and Jan Świerczyński.
In 2025 a comprehensive conservation renovation was completed, carried out with respect for the historic fabric and the original form of the monument. The works restored the building's former aesthetic and functional qualities while adapting it to modern living standards.
The result is an exceptional, intimate space of 13 apartments whose residents can enjoy views of the most charming corners of the Old Town, Wawel Castle and Kościuszko Mound.
Building record
- Built
- 1911
- Style
- Modernism
- Architect
- Kazimierz Hroboni
- Commissioned by
- Piotr Stachiewicz, painter
- Register of monuments
- A-939
- Conservation renovation
- completed in 2025
- Apartments
- 13
Wenecja 1 – quality by Buma