The UW student hall of residence no. 7 at Sulimy 4 was honoured with the Architectural Award of the President of the City of Warsaw. The distinction in the 11th edition of the competition was awarded in the “residential architecture” category.

Student Hall of Residence no. 7 of the University of Warsaw was awarded a distinction in the “residential architecture” category. The award ceremony took place on 3rd June during the final gala of the competition.

Opened in September 2024, the new UW hall of residence is located in Warsaw’s Służew district at Sulimy 4. The modern facility can be used primarily by UW students and doctoral candidates. A total of 382 places are available in the building.

The competition judges appreciated the high standard of the building and the residential functions, which were designed in consultation with future users. “We award Student Hall of Residence no. 7 for its thoughtful design solutions using analyses of the latest trends and user needs. The form of the building promotes creation of student communities,” reads the jury’s justification.

With the needs of the residents in mind, the hall of residence has been designed to give the interior a homely feel: cosily furnished rooms, communal and integration areas, shorter corridors. The warm, muted wall colours also create a friendly atmosphere.

Residents have access to, for example, a communal kitchenette with a dining area, a laundry room with a drying room, a common room, a gym and separate rooms for group projects. There is a recreational area and a bicycle room next to the building. The hall of residence and its immediate surroundings are fully accessible for people with disabilities.

Architectural Award

The Architectural Award of the President of the City of Warsaw is awarded to authors of architectural projects distinguished by the highest level of functional and spatial solutions, as well as social and environmental significance.

Jury consisting of 10 members worked on selecting the best projects in the 11th edition of the competition. The jurors selected 17 of the best investments and events from over 150 entries. Nominations were awarded in six categories. The competition took into account buildings located within the administrative boundaries of the City of Warsaw, whose construction was completed in the year preceding the awarding of the prize.

The organiser of the competition and sponsor of the award is the Mayor of the City of Warsaw. The prize is awarded in cooperation with the Warsaw Branch of the Association of Polish Architects, the Mazovian Regional Chamber of Architects of the Republic of Poland and the Warsaw Branch of the Society of Polish Town Planners. More information about the competition is available at: www.nagroda-architektoniczna.pl and on the website of the Warsaw City Hall.