Leading global multi-disciplinary design consultancy HKR has appointed Monika Kalinowska as the design lead as the firm continues to further strengthen its design capability and accelerate its growth internationally.
She brings extensive experience across cultural, commercial, hospitality and residential sectors, having contributed to a wide range of international competitions and developments throughout Europe, the Middle East and North America.
She joins HKR from LAVA and Asymptote Architecture, where she developed a broad, context-driven design perspective shaped by diverse global environments.
Throughout her career, Kalinowska has been recognised through a number of awards and scholarships, further supporting her professional growth and creative development.
For over 30 years, under the leadership of Jerry Ryan, Executive Chairman and more recently alongside Managing Director, Kola Ojeyomi, HKR has been delivering commercially successful projects across multiple sectors.
With multi-disciplinary teams embedded in the UK, Ireland and MENA, HKR is uniquely positioned to bridge global design innovation with regional ambition.
On the key appointment, Kalinowska said: "I am delighted to be joining HKR at an exciting time and support their ambition to further strengthen their design expertise."
"I approach design as a dialogue between present human needs and future possibilities. By leveraging new tools and emerging technologies, I seek innovative solutions that create architecture which is both responsive today and resilient for tomorrow," she stated.
"This role presents a unique opportunity to redefine design ambition at scale internationally. I look forward to working with the team to deliver projects that combine cultural intelligence, technical innovation and enduring design quality," she added.
Lauding the appointment, Kola Ojeyomi, Managing Director of HKR, said: "Monika’s appointment further strengthens our position as a global leading design consultancy. Her international experience, design intelligence and ability to navigate complex cultural contexts make her an exceptional addition to our team."
"As we continue to expand our presence internationally, her vision and technical expertise will play a key role in elevating our design ambition and delivering projects that are both innovative and enduring," he stated.
In recent years, the firm has positioned itself at the forefront of the industry, improving construction efficiency and reducing environmental impact through cutting-edge technologies and modular construction.
HKR has developed in-house AI-driven design tools that optimise building performance and streamline project workflows, revolutionising the design process and the client experience, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
