Interior Architect.
Blending sensitivity, simplicity,
and a connection to nature.
Retail Store Design
At Buroloods, I worked closely with my boss, Andy Palmer Smith, supporting a variety of design projects as his right hand. I played a key role in translating design concepts into visual representations by creating detailed 3D models and architectural renderings, focusing on textures, lighting, and spatial composition to reflect the intended vision.I was responsible for producing essential technical documentation, including millwork details, elevations, and axonometric projections, ensuring precision and alignment with the design requirements. I also contributed to presentation materials and graphic proposals that clearly communicated the design narrative to clients.
Plus Foodstores,
The Netherlands 2022-2024
Leen Bakker City Store,
Amsterdam 2024
Vinfast and Mercedes,
Amsterdam, Den Haag, Rotterdam 2022-2024
Voyah ,
Alkmaar 2023
Retail for Automotive
During my time at Buroloods, I had the opportunity to be actively involved in designing car showrooms for renowned brands such as Mercedes, Ford, Voyah, and Vinfast. This experience allowed me to work on large-scale, high-profile projects where every design decision played a crucial role in shaping the customer experience and brand identity.
My responsibilities spanned multiple aspects of the design process, including creating high-quality architectural visualizations that conveyed the spatial atmosphere, producing precise technical drawings, and contributing to the development of modular furniture solutions tailored to the needs of each showroom. I collaborated closely with the team to refine concepts that balanced functionality, aesthetics, and brand storytelling.
I played a key role in the design development phase, working through each stage—from Concept Design and Preliminary Design to Definitive Design. This included preparing detailed technical drawings for furniture (millwork) and assembling comprehensive drawing sets covering various fields of interior design, such as lighting integration, material specifications, and spatial layouts.
This experience deepened my understanding of retail environments and reinforced my passion for creating immersive, detail-oriented spaces that enhance user experience and engagement.
High-End private interiors
During my internships and freelance projects in Warsaw, I had the opportunity to work on high-end interior design projects, gaining valuable experience in crafting sophisticated and meticulously detailed spaces. These projects allowed me to refine my design approach, focusing on luxury aesthetics, materiality, and spatial composition.My responsibilities included creating high-quality architectural visualizations that effectively communicated design concepts, preparing detailed technical drawings, and developing mood boards to establish a cohesive visual direction. Beyond the creative aspects, I was also responsible for conducting site surveys and inventory assessments, ensuring accurate documentation for the design process.
Additionally, I actively participated in site visits, where I had the chance to observe and engage with the construction process, collaborating with contractors and suppliers to ensure the seamless execution of design solutions. This hands-on experience deepened my understanding of how design translates from concept to reality, reinforcing my ability to manage both the creative and technical aspects of interior architecture.
Warsaw 2021
Studio Colombe,
Warsaw 2021
Ringer Axel Springer,
Warsaw 2021
Onet,
Warsaw 2021
Biophilic Design
At FLORABO, I had the opportunity to merge my passion for design with my deep appreciation for nature. As a Designer and Team Leader, I worked on large-scale biophilic office interiors, transforming expansive corporate environments into human-centered, nature-infused spaces that enhanced well-being, creativity, and productivity.
My role extended far beyond design—I collaborated closely with a vast number of people, including clients, architects, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring that every project was executed seamlessly from concept to completion. I was responsible for creating detailed project quotes, overseeing production, and managing the logistics of transportation and installation. Balancing aesthetics with functionality, I ensured that every element—from lush greenery to organic materials—was thoughtfully integrated into the workspace.
Working at FLORABO strengthened my multidisciplinary approach to design, refining my leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills. It was a journey of innovation and growth, reinforcing my belief in the power of biophilia to create immersive, emotionally resonant environments on a grand scale.
Concept Design
Creativity is at the core of everything I do. As a designer, I approach each project as a unique story waiting to be told—one that speaks through materials, light, textures, and emotions. My process is deeply intuitive and exploratory, blending artistic expression with strategic thinking to craft immersive, human-centered spaces.A key part of my creative workflow is visual storytelling. I communicate ideas through 3D collages, conceptual visuals, and mood-driven compositions, allowing clients and collaborators to experience the atmosphere and essence of a space before it’s even built. These visuals are not just presentations; they are immersive narratives that capture the mood, movement, and interaction within a design.
I thrive on pushing boundaries, experimenting with contrasts, layering elements, and playing with sensory experiences. Every concept I develop is a balance between aesthetics and function, emotion and logic, intuition and precision. I believe that a well-designed space should not only look exceptional but also evoke a feeling—something that lingers and resonates with those who inhabit it.
Creative Forms & Self-Expression
Creativity is not just part of my work—it’s how I navigate the world. Beyond interior design, I express myself through sculpture, photography, and experimental forms, using these mediums to explore emotions, textures, and spatial relationships in a more tactile way.
Sculpture allows me to think in three dimensions, shaping materials and forms that play with light, shadow, and movement. Photography, on the other hand, is my way of capturing fleeting moments—textures in nature, the interplay of light and surfaces, and the imperfect beauty of everyday life. These creative explorations fuel my design process, helping me translate raw sensations into immersive, emotionally engaging spaces.
For me, creativity is fluid, crossing disciplines and evolving through experimentation. Whether working on a spatial concept, sculpting, or framing a photograph, my goal is always the same—to create something that resonates, that tells a story, and that deepens our connection to the world around us.
Driven by an endless curiosity and a heightened sensitivity to the world around me, I draw inspiration from nature—the way light shifts through leaves, the imperfect beauty of organic materials, the rhythm and flow of natural forms. I believe in tactile, sensory design that listens to and understands people, shaping environments that feel both intentional and effortless.
Moving to Amsterdam was a conscious step toward realizing my vision of thoughtful, human-scaled design. I want to create spaces that are not just seen but felt—places that evoke emotion, encourage creativity, and support well-being.
Beyond design, I am an avid cyclist, a devoted plant collector (I stopped counting long ago), and a cat mom to two endlessly curious feline companions. In my free time, I indulge in True Crime stories—perhaps because, much like in design, the smallest details often hold the biggest revelations.
zdunowska.monika@gmail.com
+31 6 477 26 718
SELECTED PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
BURO LOODS B.V. Amsterdam
2021-2024
Ciklum · Freelance
2021-2021
Florabo
2018-2021
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SOFTWARE SKILLS
• AutoCAD, BricsCAD
• SketchUp, LayOut
• Photoshop, Illustrator
• Lumion, Corona, V-Ray, Enscape