URBAN DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Hej! My name is Marcin. I am an urban designer and urbanist. As an urban designer, I value conversation, dialogue and human contact which enables me to design for the exact needs of the people. Having project experience from Europe and Asia, I aim to provide site-specific strategies and sustainable solutions for cities. As an urbanist, I am interested in experiencing cities and architecture by recording my podcast, travelling, walking and cycling, but also by reading books, reports and articles. My professional profile is a blend of my education, experience and passion for cities.
marcinzebrowski8@gmail.com
competitions
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re:mediate borÅs, sweden
EUROPAN 15 Sweden Proposal Award: Special Mention
up & under hyvinkÄÄ, finland
EUROPAN 15 Finland Proposal
kongsberg kongsberg, norway
Parallel assignment done during my internship at Urban Power
ski plaza model ski, norway
Physical model done during my internship at Urban Power
liveable street warsaw, dąbrowa górnicza, poland
Urban prototyping - project done as a part of Napraw Sobie Miasto foundation
cool it down! singapore
Master Thesis (work in progress) School Of Architecture, Lund University
charge up! Ängelholm, sweden
Sustainable Urban Landscape Studio School Of Architecture, Lund University
global health case challenge 2018 copenhagen, denmark
Climathon organised by University of Copenhagen, Gehl - Making Cities for People, EIT Climate-KIC and EIT Health
egea annual congress 2017 szczyrk, poland
Urban Planning Conference for European Geography Association for Students and Young Geographers
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re:mediate what: SPECIAL MENTION IN THE EUROPAN15 COMPETITON when: 2019 project locAtion: BORåS, SWEDEN type: group work The main driver for the design proposal is the synthesis between living, working, nature, and recreation. Re:mediate is a proposal creating a productive cradle-to-cradle neighborhood. The vision is that the area of Gässlösa will become its own kind of ecosystem, in which a symbiosis between the green, built, and the living is able to support the needs of people and nature on the same level. This will create a cycle of functions in which everything that is put into it, will mutually define, impact, and support something else. The competiton proposal was awarded with a special mention. Our solutions were discussed with Borås municipality and will help the city authorities to program the Gässlösa area. My role in the project included: concept development, masterplanning, planning the design process and presenting the outcomes at meetings.
collaboration/ m. näf
Adaptive Urban Ecosystem
collaboration/ a. lemaire
masterplan
Adaptive and productive blocks FUTURE WORKLIFE profiles
XS 30m2
S 40 - 600m2
M 55 - 300m2
L 100 - 800m2
XL 400 - 1200m2
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DUPLEX ROW HOUSES
INDEPENDENT ENTREPRENEURS
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BUSINESS A STUDENT HOUSING
RENT TO AN INDEPENDANT WORKER
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WE WORK BUSINESS A
BUSINESS B EXTRA ROOM : GROWING FAMILY DAYCARE
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flexible groundfloors
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existing business Inredningsmåleri AB
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temporary leisure / sports
food production
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increase dimensions to fit needs
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short period office rentals
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food production light structures
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turned into biomass & energy
cafe
collaboration/ a. lemaire
up & under what: EUROPAN15 COMPETITON entry when: 2019 project locAtion: hyvinkÄÄ, finland type: group work
Up & Under seeks to create a coherent, intuitive and pedestrian-focused district around Hyvinkää station area which seamlessly integrates the west with the east into a harmonious city centre. The proposal harnesses the existing connections which make Hyvinkää an important node while finding new seams to connect the station to the city, employment areas and recreational nodes in the greater region. It establishes 5 key connectors, new and refurbished, which utilize levels and existing topography to generate vibrant underground spaces and overground solutions, providing a strong green presence, and densifying the area within the vicinity of the station to create an attractive, mixeduse centre which combines living with productive activities and celebrates Hyvinkää’s industrial legacies. My role in the project included: concept development, design process, site analysis, public space proposal, masterplanning, production of renderings and concept diagrams and presenting the outcomes at meetings.
collaboration/ d.misterka, f.gonzalez-camino
masterplan
collaboration/ e.lex
bird’s-eye view
Project Numbers The proposal provides approximately 76,200 m2 of residential development and 81,300 m2 of commercial/office space. Under the Statistics Finland average household data (81 m2/ dwelling), appoximately 940 new dwellings and 1,890 people can be accomodated on site. In line with urban residential development trends of the city (50 m2/dwelling), approximately 1,520 new dwellings and 3,060 people can be accomodated. In addition, the proposal provides an approximate total of 830 new parking spaces including park-and-ride and residential/commercial parking and 1,260 new cycle parking spaces within close proximity to the station.
collaboration/ f.gonzalez-camino
axonometric - train station area
collaboration/ t.arana aristi
sections
collaboration/ d.misterka
kongsberg what: Parallel invited assignment at urban power Client: Kongsberg municipality when: 2019 project locAtion: kongsberg, norway Kongsberg is a small city located one-hour train ride from Oslo. The city is most known for its industrial history and weapon production and technology. However, the most unique quality is the NumedalslĂĽgen river and the waterfall. The main challenge of the project was to propose a coherent vision and development direction of the city. As well as to strengthen the identity focused on technology city. The project is based on three scales: the overall strategic scale that ensures consistency throughout the river. The medium-scale that looks at the individual areas, their qualities and potentials. And finally, an idea catalogue that describes on a smaller scale different actions that can be implemented in different places along the river. The decisive factor for the success of the project is that there is a link between all three scales. In this way, a positive development is created, which partly works well in the individual areas and partly contributes to the overall development in a positive direction without the different parts competing with each other.
credit/ I. VALSKYTE
strategy IDENTIFY KEY AREAS AND OPEN THEM TOWARDS THE RIVER
IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE NEW CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE RIVER
PROVIDE THE SEAMLESS CONNECTION ALONG THE RIVER
INTRODUCE THE overall STRATEGY
credit/ I. VALSKYTE
ski plaza model what: physical model of the ski plaza client: ski (nordre follo) municipality when: preapared during my internship at urban power project locAtion: ski, norway SCALE: 1:100 The physical model of the Ski Plaza was a part of the winning entry by Urban Power in an open international competition. The model was ordered by Ski Municipality to present the proposal to the wider public. I was responsible for every step of the production. Starting from the general estimation of cost and materials quantity, through the 3d visualisation of it, as well as carrying out all the physical work. The model materials include styrofoam and foamboard. Some of the smaller elements and details were 3d printed. The model is now being displayed in the town hall and serves as a solid base for the dialogue between the municipality and the citizens.
parkour park
3d model visualisation
liveable street what: urban protyping project Client: dąbrowa górnicza municipality when: 2017 where: warszwa, dąbrowa górnicza, poland type: urban protyping Żywa Ulica (Livable street) project was the first urban prototyping project in Poland that resulted in a physical change in the Dąbrowa Górnicza city. I was working in an interdisciplinary group including urbanist, architects, sociologists, graphic designers, students or scientists. Our main aim was to design a temporary solution with people and show them new carfree uses of their streets. My role in the project included: contacting residents and business owners, developing the engagement workshops, designing workshop materials, developing new engagement tools, data analysis, developing design schemes from collected knowledge, preparing reports, promoting the event as well as organising a crowdfunding campaign.
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site analysis
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PROJECT planning
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workshops with citizens
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we discussed the possible new uses of the streets with the residents
we have been meeting with the citizens every week to prepare a common vision for the street
results
ordinary street
credit/ j.malinowski
LIVEABLE street
we indicated the pedestrian zone which was later enriched with permanent street architecture
the youngest citizens were involved in the whole process. including the cleaning phase :-)
cool it down! what: master thesis project when: 2019-2020 (work in progress) project locAtion: singapore type: individual work
The project proposes solutions to tackle the urban heat island effect and provide a climate-sensitive design for the Marina Bay in Singapore. During the site visit and research, the main challenges for Downtown Singapore were identified. The most threatening ones included increasing temperature and heat island effect. The design principles consist of the use of the wind, vegetation and shading as main tools to tackle the challenge. The design site is a part of an artificial Marina Bay area which is planned to be the main node of the city. Because of identified challanges it is extremely important to open a climate oriented debate on how the future development will look like. The proposal suggests a dense structure to meet the economy needs but also emphasizes the importance of basic human needs which are accurate heat comfort and presence of biodiversity.
singapore
city cente
er design site 166 ha
maximum temperatures
Nowadays, Singapore’s daily temperature reaches 33°C but due to the CO2 emissions and global warming, it will reach 35 to 37°C by 2100. There is a reason to worry as, because of the high humidity, the perceptible temperature is even higher. How do we design sustainable cities that are resilient to such climate challenges? 30 days
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data source: meteoblue.com
urban heat island effect There is a different climate in cities than in most natural landscapes and the densely built-up city is usually warmer than surroundings. This is the result of retained longwave thermal radiation, anthropogenic heat and reduced evaporation. It is mostly due to lack of open soil surfaces, water or greenery. This heat phenomenon, which is widely present in Singapore is called the urban heat island effect.
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design principals harness prevailing wind to enhance ventilation
wind corridors (30 m)
buildings orientation
creating wind downwash effect and porosity
varied buildings heights
buildings porosity
cooling by nature
green roofs and facades
green terraces and podiums
concept diagram
sky GARDEN energy efficient building wind downwash effect
prevailing wind
By using the typical Singaporean high-rise typology and enriching it with the green podiums, terraces and wind channels I propose effective cooling systems, that work all the year-round.
masterplan
MARINA BAY
MARINA BAY SANDS
GARDENS BY THE BAY
passanger terminal
MARINA BARRAGE
detail plan
wide street wind channel
PUBLIC green roof WITH swimming pool
narrow street green bus stops
DEDICATED BUS LANE
PUBLIC green roof WITH FOOTBALL PITCH
retention PARK
office tower
axonometric view - urban park
perspective on the metro plaza
section showing the public realm wide street for wind channelling
a green terrace for wind channelling
narrower street for more shade
public passage inside the tower’s podium
kiosk
ĺťł
7eleven
CHARGE UP! what: STUDENT PROJECT SUSTAINABLE URBAN LANDSCAPE STUDIO when: 2018 project locAtion: Ă„NGELHOLM, SWEDEN type: individual work Due to the rich industrial history, the challenge of the site is numerous empty spaces - the leftover plots from the former industrial buildings. To handle the challenge in a sustainable way, filling in the gaps in urban fabric by densifying building blocks around the train station area and the industrial buildings are proposed. The key spatial features of the design are industrial buildings. This is why the existing old battery factory is proposed as a new activity centre for inhabitants and tourists. The design area is a transition zone between the train station and the old city centre. The empty and misleading train station area without a proper connection to the valuable city centre is like an empty battery in a smartphone - it is not working properly. It has to be charged up with adequate development.
context Ängelholm is a small town located on Swedish western coast with c.a. 25 000 citizens. The town was built in the industrial revolution and owes its development to the train and railway. It was dominated by industry (as battery production). Nowadays, all the old buildings can be used for the potential development of a new centrally located vibrant district. As the old batter factory can serve as a new creative hub for the citizens. Its’ proximity to the train station gives it a feeling of being a part of the whole region. Thanks to re-using the existing materials and structures we provide effective method of sustainable urban recycling.
Stockholm
Ă„ngelholm
Helsingborg
Copenhagen MalmĂś
<30 min <60 min <75 min <90 min
masterplan
DETAIL plan
ghcc 2018 what: Global Health Case Challenge when: 2018 project locAtion: copenhagen, denmark type: group work - climathon
The University of Copenhagen, Gehl Making Cities for People, EIT ClimateKIC and EIT Health provided the case on Synergies in Urban Development for the Global Health Case Challenge 2018. The Case Challenge took place in Maersk Tower, Copenhagen on 23-24 November 2018 as part of the EIT Health Innovation Day. The event was arranged by the University of Copenhagen. The main challange was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How can planning of urban public space contribute to climate change mitigation goals and benefit mental wellbeing among vulnerable populations?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; How might we turn an undesirable urban space filled with social tensions into a safe and enjoyable meeting point that constitutes a sense of belonging? We chose Omonia square in Athens to investigate this. The square reflects a desolate and unwelcoming environment, marked by crime and lacking social integrity. We facilitate positive interaction between refugees and citizens to create a sense of belonging for both groups. We want to turn the square into an inclusive, barrier free space where people enjoy socialising and experience social cohesion. together to tackle the specific climate change challenges.
OMONIA SQUARE
Our ideas included fully programmed community building activities at the square which would become a new Agora for Greeceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital. They are targeted to connect the Greek citizens with the newly arriving refugees. The inclusive activities would include: - Community library - Give-and-take exchange of items and goods - Yoga at the square - Meet your neighbourhood - storytelling - Circular economy - info - exhibition - Climate change - knowledge sharing - Language cafe
omonia square - 1930
OMONIA SQUARE - NOWADAYS
annual congress what: annual congress for European Geography Association for Students and Young Geographers when: 2017 project locAtion: szczyrk, poland type: urban renewal conference I was the main coordinator of the EGEA Annual Congress 2017: Urban Renewal - Cities in Transition (http:// bitly.pl/iiiTS). It was an Urban Design & Planning Conference, for more than 300 students and young professionals, which took place in Szczyrk, Poland. My main duties included planning the whole event for +1 and year and managing a team of 18 people. I was responsible for the congress media, managing fan page, preparing the promotion strategy and gathering funds (reaching out a various range of businesses, cities councils). Moreover, I was responsible for the cooperation with media and geography industry (incl. National Geographic, ESRI, CitiesMagazine, local media, startups, universities). It was an immense lesson of critical thinking, team management and problem-solving. It also showed me that urban planning and design is about meeting people interested in cities from all over Europe and discuss different perspectives on challenges in cities nowadays.
debate about urban renewal in polish cities
daily life at the congress
unsolicited work what: voluntary work when: 2017+
park - perspective section
coast - axonometry
park study -
axonometry
thank you // M A R C I N ŻEBROWSKI