TY - JOUR N2 - This article discusses the use of prefabricated concrete components in the work of the Polish architect Władysław Pienkowski (1907–1991), which are particularly representative of the author’s signature approach to contemporary sacred architecture. The evolution of the prefabricated components used and their properties are presented through the example of 8 churches of his design. They have been analysed in terms of their individual character, the potential to use similar components in a variety of designs and in terms of their aesthetic value. Contemporary and archived photographs, as well as design drawings from the archives of the architect’s family have been used to illustrate the examples. The presented examples prove that the use of prefabricated elements offers a wide range of options in the creation of architecture. Their repetitive nature, when skilfully used, becomes an asset rather than a hindrance in the design of diverse buildings. Drawing attention to this aspect can not only inspire the creation of new buildings, but also contribute to the revitalisation of existing architectural structures. L1 - http://journals.pan.pl/Content/123612/PDF-MASTER/art21.pdf L2 - http://journals.pan.pl/Content/123612 PY - 2022 IS - No 2 EP - 375 DO - 10.24425/ace.2022.140647 KW - sacred architecture KW - Władysław Pieńkowski KW - prefabrication KW - individual creative approach A1 - Wierzbicka, Anna Maria A1 - Orchowska, Anita A1 - Nagiel, Emilian PB - WARSAW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING and COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES VL - vol. 68 DA - 2022.06.30 T1 - Prefabrication in Władysław Pienkowski’s work as an example of the author’s signature approach to architectural design SP - 355 UR - http://journals.pan.pl/dlibra/publication/edition/123612 T2 - Archives of Civil Engineering ER -