Inspired by nature. Informed by science.

Beauty draws the eye.
Good spaces transform everyday life.

You know the feeling. You step inside somewhere for the first time and immediately think: I want to stay. You put your phone away. Find a seat by the window. There’s no need to rush.

This is what draws me to architecture: understanding why spaces affect us this way — and how to turn that knowledge into thoughtful design.

I design homes, interiors, boutique hotels and retreats. I draw on neuroarchitecture, work closely with nature and begin with a conversation about you. Your rituals, your needs and what you long for in everyday life.

Because before we create a place, it’s worth understanding the life that will unfold within it.

Tell me about your place Explore my approach

Interior concept: natural materials, pale wood and light through a window overlooking birch trees — Light / materials / experienceAI concept visualisation

SleepCircadian rhythmRestorationFocusWellbeing & longevity

The person behind SAVAGAYA

Natalia
Szyk-Trocha

I’m Natalia. I design buildings and interiors, explore remarkable homes around the world with my camera and share what I learn from their creators, residents and nature.

At SAVAGAYA, I bring together neuroarchitecture and ecology, science and sensitivity, and inspiration from different cultures and your way of life. I create places that restore and delight. Places where, as soon as you step inside, you feel: here, I can breathe.

Discover my world

01 / Projects

Wellbeing begins
with design.

Boutique hotels
and retreats

I design places where restoration is woven into the architecture. Conditions for sleep, the rhythm of light, acoustics, air quality and a connection with nature all shape the experience of a stay.

I combine these elements with a distinctive aesthetic and the identity of each property — giving it a character of its own and guests a reason to remember it.

Let’s talk about your property

Private homes

Your day holds different needs: focus, movement, connection and rest. I design homes that respond to them through orientation to the sun, layout, light and ecological solutions.

Let’s talk about your home

Interiors

I create interiors that reflect your sensibilities, daily rhythm and way of life. Each design responds to what you need to rest better, focus and feel at home.

I select light, materials, colours and layouts with your health, comfort and wellbeing in mind.

Let’s talk about your interior

Working together

From concept
to completion.

Based in Poland.
Designing worldwide.

Forest retreat concept with a timber structure and open views of nature — Forest retreat · AI concept visualisation

One coherent vision. Thoughtful decisions at every stage.

01
Concept & visualisations
The design direction, layout and a vision of your future space.
02
Documentation & coordination
Design documentation, coordination with specialist consultants and guidance through formalities.
03
Design supervision
Support during construction to help realise the agreed design.

I tailor the scope of our work to your project.

Let’s talk about your project

Instagram / @savagaya

Step into my world.

Architecture, inspiration and healthy design. Explore selected films from my Instagram.

02 / Approach

Your space is part of
your approach to health.

I design with long-term health in mind: everyday conditions that encourage good sleep, restoration and healthy habits.
I see space as a long-term investment in quality of life.

Bali-inspired luxury meditation room concept with pale stone, wood and tropical greenery — A space for stillness · AI concept visualisation

Neuroarchitecture

Light, acoustics, air quality and thermal comfort. I translate scientific knowledge into design decisions that create conditions conducive to good sleep, restoration and focus.

Ecological design

Human wellbeing and responsibility for the environment. I make considered choices about materials and technologies, taking into account a building’s relationship with nature.

Psychology of space

Layout, sensory stimuli and everyday habits. I draw on knowledge of how our surroundings influence behaviour and emotions to shape spaces around the people who use them.

My signature approach

SAVAGAYA
Healing Architecture

Science, nature and spatial harmony — brought together in one approach to design.

I combine neuroarchitecture, ecological design and the psychology of space. Inspiration from vastu shastra and feng shui complements my perspective on layout and the harmony of a place.

03 / About me

Natalia
Szyk-Trocha

architect, interior designer, educator, video creatorFounder of SAVAGAYAMember of the Masovian Regional Chamber of Architects

SAVAGAYA grew out of my passion for architecture, science and nature. With my camera, I have visited ecological homes in the Netherlands, unconventional spaces in Uruguay and the architecture of Marbella. These encounters bring fresh ideas for how we can build, live and rest differently.

Japanese minimalism, Polish ingenuity, Spanish spirit and tropical greenery meet in my aesthetic. I translate these influences into solutions suited to each place, climate and the people who live there.

In my projects and films, I look for the same thing: an experience that stays with you. Light that catches your eye. A material you want to touch. An atmosphere you want to return to.

04 / Education, films & collaborations

Architecture for wellbeing.
Through an architect’s eyes.

I invite owners of contemporary boutique hotels and retreats, as well as brands, to collaborate on original film series exploring architecture that supports wellbeing.

Natalia Szyk-Trocha beside a building with a green façade

I look closely at light, acoustics, materials, air quality and the relationship with nature. I show how these decisions shape the experience of a place — and what others can learn from them.

I want to tell the stories of places, the ideas behind them and the people who consciously create conditions for restoration.

Let’s showcase your property

Watch my films

Knowledge / practice / fresh perspectives

Workshops, talks
& expert panels

I teach businesses and architects through workshops, events and conferences. I explore how architecture shapes everyday life — and how to design and furnish places that support health, ease sensory overload and make it easier to rest, work and spend time together.

I turn scientific research into vivid examples and practical guidance that participants can apply in their projects, their work with clients and their own surroundings.

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Brands / stories / informed choices

Educational partnerships
& brand ambassadorships

I help brands show how their solutions can support healthy design and quality of life. Combining an architect’s perspective, specialist knowledge and visual storytelling, I create content that helps people make informed choices.

I have shared my expertise on Karolina Sobańska’s podcast, in content for Skanska and in Claudia magazine, among others.

Let’s talk about collaborating

05 / Holistic consultations

Let’s look at the surroundings
you live in.

SAVAGAYA Space Upgrade and SAVAGAYA Retreat at Home are holistic consultations for people who want to support their wellbeing in their existing interiors. I help you choose changes that fit your needs, daily rhythm and space.

Ask about a consultation

Bedroom concept with linen textiles, natural wood and views of birch trees — A bedroom close to nature · AI concept visualisation

06 / Contact

What kind of life should
your space support?

Let’s begin with your vision: everyday life in your own home, or the experience you want to offer your guests.

Tell me what you are planning, where and how far along you are. I’ll suggest a scope of work and prepare a tailored proposal.

szyknatalia@gmail.com

Have another collaboration in mind?

Beauty draws the eye.
Good spaces transform everyday life.

Natalia
Szyk-Trocha