Maria Brykowska, a distinguished conservator, was honored with the Golden Medal “Merit to Culture Gloria Artis” by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage.
A Lifetime of Dedication to Preservation
Prof. Maria Brykowska, born in 1933, graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology. With over 40 years of academic involvement, including roles such as vice-dean for student affairs, her contributions to architectural conservation are extensive.
Professional Achievements
Brykowska’s professional journey includes positions as a consultant for the Ministry of Culture and Art, membership in various scholarly committees, and collaborations with international institutions like the State University of New York and Technische Hochschule Darmstadt.
Her legacy extends through numerous publications on Polish and European architecture, collaborative projects in heritage site preservation, and scholarly contributions to architectural studies.
For her outstanding contributions, Prof. Maria Brykowska was awarded the prestigious Jan Zachwatowicz Prize, recognizing her significant achievements in the field of conservation.