Who Will Shape the Future of Wesoła? New Residents of Apteka Designu
Apteka Designu in Wesoła has selected new residents for its studio and co-working programme. They are designers, researchers and creators who receive access to the workspace and are also expected to take part in activities supporting the development of the district.
In Brief
- Apteka Designu operates in Wesoła, in a former pharmacy building that once prepared medicines for a hospital.
- The programme combines work on residents’ own projects with initiatives aimed at the local community.
- Among the residents named by the Kraków Festival Office are nine individuals, teams or organisations.
- The building has eight rooms in which a total of 22 people can work.
What Apteka Designu Is
Apteka Designu functions as a space for designers, artists, and representatives of science and culture. The venue enables the development of ideas, prototyping and testing of solutions, including those related to how cities function.
The venue’s activity is based on a studio and co-working model. As a result, users can develop their own projects, collaborate with others using Apteka, and prepare initiatives for the residents of Wesoła.
Who Uses Apteka Designu
The Kraków Festival Office names the following individuals and entities among the programme’s residents: Grupa Robocza, Lee Bros, Monika Borycka, Muzeum Zabawek, NIOH NIOH, Samuel Nowak, SLOT Kraków, Studio Widok and Zofia Hernas. Sources describe these individuals and teams as designers, researchers and creators working at the intersection of culture, education, new technologies and creative industries.
The materials state that in 2025 nine individuals, teams or organisations were named among the residents. However, they do not specify which of them joined the programme in the most recent call.
- Grupa Robocza
- Lee Bros
- Monika Borycka
- Muzeum Zabawek
- NIOH NIOH
- Samuel Nowak
- SLOT Kraków
- Studio Widok
- Zofia Hernas
The Former Pharmacy Building
The venue is located in a former pharmacy building in Wesoła. Previously, medicines for a hospital were prepared and dispensed here. The building has now been converted into a workspace for designers and other creators.
The venue has eight rooms in which a total of 22 people can work. This figure refers to the call for the next, third edition of the programme, and the application deadline was 15 September 2026.
Background to the Revitalisation Process
The pharmacy is part of a broader revitalisation process in Wesoła. The building and reading room were officially opened on 5 June 2024. The Kraków Festival Office dates Apteka Designu itself to 26 September 2023, and the venue began operating in the same year.
The Kraków Festival Office described 2025 as a period of intensive programmes of cooperation with residents and urban experiences in Wesoła. These activities are part of a wider commitment to the district.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26 September 2023 | Opening of Apteka Designu according to the Kraków Festival Office |
| 5 June 2024 | Official opening of the building and reading room |
| 2025 | Nine individuals, teams or organisations were named among the residents |
| 15 September 2026 | Application deadline for the call for the third edition of the programme |
What Comes Next for Apteka Designu
Workshops, educational events, and activities for young people and adults have been announced. It has also been announced that the results of the residents’ work will be used in activities related to the development of Wesoła and the design of solutions for the city.
For residents, this means Apteka will continue to operate as a place for creative work, meetings, and testing ideas related to urban space. However, the materials do not include a detailed schedule of future events or specific infrastructure changes in Wesoła.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a workspace for designers, artists, researchers and representatives of culture. It enables prototyping and testing of ideas, including those related to how cities function, and operates as a studio and co-working space.
The venue is in a former pharmacy building in Wesoła. Medicines for a hospital were previously prepared there, and the building now serves as a workspace for creators.
The venue has eight rooms in which a total of 22 people can work. This figure refers to the call for the third edition of the studio and co-working programme.
Key Facts
- Apteka Designu in Wesoła combines creative work with activities for the district.
- The residents named by the Kraków Festival Office include designers, researchers and teams from the fields of culture and new technologies.
- Workshops and events for residents have been announced, but a detailed schedule has not yet been published.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
