Mariana Cobbos
Hello there!
Allow me to introduce myself warmly, I’m Mari, a sustainability-oriented architect dedicated to designing solutions that positively impact individuals and communities, from buildings to territorial scales. Originally from Brazil and holding Spanish nationality, Copenhagen is now my home base.
Portfolio
Contact
+45 9360 1614
maricobbos@gmail.com
Copenhagen, DK
With a multicultural background and diverse experiences spanning Brazil, Italy, and Denmark, I’ve cultivated a passion for crafting responsible, human-centered designs. My goal is to integrate local context into architecture to make a positive impact on communities worldwide, while also adapting to cultural shifts and addressing climatic and social challenges.
In terms of personality, I’m naturally outgoing and sociable, thriving in collaborative environments and always up for stimulating debates or brainstorming sessions. I believe that great ideas blossom when diverse perspe ctives converge to create something truly special.
Experiences
Kvartier Design
Urban Planning
Copenhagen, Denmark
C.F. Møller Architects
Architecture Intern / 18 months
Copenhagen, Denmark
Involved in the projects:
Oslo Horizon / Oslo, Norway
Woodhub / Odense, Denmark
Transformation Fulda / Fulda, Germany
New Viking Ship Museum / Roskilde, Denmark
Harstad New High School / Harstad, Norway
Rocha Machado Engenharia
Architect / 10 months / Campinas, Brazil
Involved in the following activities
Graphical representations for clients
Elaboration of log books
2D/3D Modelling and rendering
Gruta.a Architechts
Architect / 6 months / Bauru, Brazil
Involved in private residential projects
Graphical representation 3D/2D
Construction drawings, plans, sections and details
Municipality paperwork
Priscila Priori Arquitetura
Architecture Intern / 8 months / Bauru, Brazil
Education
MSc. Architechture for Sustainabiliy
Politecnico di Torino / Torino, Italy
Vila Cristiana: Spatial Justice through water management
Master Thesis, Urban Planning / Bauru, Brazil
Academic award for Outstanding Work in Building
Performance Simulation
Reinventing Torre Spaccatta project / Torino, Italy
BS. Architecture and Urban design
São Paulo State University / Bauru, Brazil
Public School revitalization
ONG “Ao Vivo e em Cores” / Bauru, Brazil
EMAU-Pro Bono Office
Member of Design department / Bauru, Brazil
SketchUP
AutoCAD
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop Q-GIS
/ Native
/ C1
/ B2
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Terra Brasilis
Professional Project / 2024 Masterplan Kvartier Design
Porto Belo Beach
Professional Project / 2024 Masterplan Kvartier Design
Fulda Höfe Kerber Areal
Internship Project / 2022 Competition proposal C.F. Møller Architects
Viking Ship Museum
Internship project / 2023
Competition proposal
C.F. Møller Architects and Snøhetta
Reinventing Torre Spaccata
Academic Project / 2020
Resilient restoration
MSc. Architecture for Sustainable Design
Poly-centric Territory
Academic Project / 2020 Uban planning
MSc. Architecture for Sustainable Design
Professional Project / 2024
Masterplan
Kvartier Design
Terra Brasilis is an expansive development in Aquiraz, Ceará, on Brazil’s northeastern coast. The project spans two distinct areas: one featuring a condominium of villas and the other with low-rise buildings housing 500 residential units, complemented by commercial spaces and amenities. A central plaza seamlessly connects these areas, while a Natural Park extends through the development, culminating in a lagoon that serves as a prime spot for leisure and dining. Terra Brasilis offers a vibrant, nature-immersed living experience with a human-scale design, situated close to services and recreational opportunities in a unique location..
Phase Design development
Role
Plans and sections, diagrams, layout of booklet, 3D development, Volume and areas study (Regulatory Compliance and Real Estate Requirements)
MAIN PLAZA
Playground
Skateboard pool
Residential coutyard
Pond
Comerce and services
Traffic calming area
Immersed in nature
Active and energetic spaces
Human Scale
Natural materials and local crafts
Services and leisure
PORTOBELO BEACH
Professional Project / 2024 Masterplan
Kvartier Design
Porto Belo Beach
Porto Belo Beach is a premier urban development project, situated on the picturesque Esmeralda Coast in Porto Belo, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The project harmoniously blends nature with well-being and leisure, featuring diverse residential options designed for contemporary lifestyles. The development features buildings arranged around a series of north-south aligned plazas and public spaces. At its northern end, a vibrant main plaza connects residents to commercial, dining, and educational facilities. The Wave Garden provides a unique surfing experience with its artificial waves lagoon, complemented by a beach club and linear park. Embracing Scandinavian urban design principles, the project incorporates thoughtful building heights, dynamic facades, pedestrian-friendly spaces, and multifunctional public areas, tailored to Brazil’s tropical context.
Phase
Mass planning
Role
Concept development, plans and sections, diagrams, layout of booklet, 3D development, Volume and areas study (Regulatory Compliance and Real Estate Requirements)
DESIGN DRIVERS
Nature in the City: Integration of landscape and biodiversity as additional value for quality of life.
Physical & Mental Health: Public spaces designed for leisure, physical activities, and outdoor socialization.
Comfort and Security: Supporting daily needs, healthy habits, and passive security through urban design.
Residential Variety: Diverse housing models adapted to contemporary needs and aspirations.
Pedestrian-oriented mobility
Human scale buildings directed to active spaces
KEY FEATURES
1. Residential Buildings: Surrounding squares and public spaces aligned along a north-south axis, leading to a main square.
2. Main Path: Connects residential areas with commercial activities, hospitality services, dining options, and a community school. The path leads a walk through a series of different public spaces and activities for the residents.
3. Wave Garden: Features an artificial wave lagoon for surfing activities, complemented by a beach club, training spaces, and a natural park.
4. Linear Park: Connects the hub with other developments around, such as Golf resort and condominiums.
A. Sports facilities
D. Lagoon square
B. Community gathering
E. Residential courtyards
C. ZEN zone
F. School
FULDA HÖFE KERBER AREAL
Internship Project / 2022
Competition proposal
C.F. Møller Architects
The proposal envisions the revitalization of the Kerber area, a key block in Fulda, Germany, with a focus on re-establishing its connection to the city and reclaiming its scale and distinctive identity. Rooted in the principles of adaptability and community engagement, we strategically preserved elements of the existing structure while introducing innovative new additions. This thoughtful approach humanizes the building’s volumes, seamlessly integrating green urban spaces to harmonize with nature.
The transformed building transcends its previous monocultural activities, evolving into a versatile space that serves as a vibrant community hub. This dynamic environment encourages synergies among diverse users, accommodating a hotel, offices, residences, educational facilities, retail spaces, and a medical center. Our vision is to infuse vitality into the Kerber area, fostering lively communities and responding adeptly to the evolving needs of the city.
Phase
Competition, 1st prize
Role
Main drawings, detailed axos, elevations, visualization, façade studies, and graphic production.
Re-connecting to the city and bringing back the scale and identity of Fulda
DESIGN DRIVERS
Breaking down the scale
Creating human scale
Reconnecting with the city
Creating new communities
Existing Building
Embracing the Character
Sustainable solutions
Proposed Building
Banhofstrasse
Universitätplatz
Universitätplatz
Banhofstrasse Rabanusstrasse Rabanusstrasse
Lindenstrasse
Lindenstrasse
STREET FAÇADES
Residential facade, Cortyard side Brick/Limestone
Hotel facade, Bahnhoftasse Red limestone
Residential facade, Lindenstrasse Brick/Limestone
Medical center facade, Rabanusstrasse Limestone
SUSTAINABILITY
VIKING SHIP MUSEUM
Internship project / 2023
Competition proposal
C.F. Møller Architects and Snøhetta
During my internship at C.F. Møller, I was part of the team developing a competition proposal for the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde-DK. Focused on preserving the five thousand-year-old Viking ships threatened by environmental factors, the project involved restoring and transforming the existing museum hall and introducing two new structures: The Shrine, a sustainable and climate-resilient building for showcasing the Viking ships, and the Gate, serving as the museum’s entrance.
Notably, the landscape element not only restores the native biotope but also addressed environmental challenges, including rising water levels. The design fostered a forward-thinking open-air museum, seamlessly connecting the museum with its surroundings.
Phase
Competition, 1st phase
Role
Detailed 3D model of existing buildings and context. Detailed daylight analysls, understanding daylight scripts and analysis tools. 2D/3D on the transformatlon, graphical production, sectlon, plans, axos
MASTERPLAN
The museum’s layout, featuring four distinct destinations (The Shrine, The Gate, The Hall, and the outdoor Museum Island), unfolded as chapters in a single narrative. This arrangement provided a dynamic and educational journey for visitors, highlighting the interplay between the landscape, museum artifacts, sailing ships, fjord, and city. The result was a cohesive and immersive experience in a future-proof project.
MUSEUM ISLAND
HALL SHRINE GATE
Gate
Shrine
Hall
Museum Island
Parking Zone
Access point
Viewpoint
Sankt Hans Spring
Roskilsde Fjord
Museum loop
City center
Elevation Shrine
Elevation Gate
Elevation Hall
THE SHRINE
Ships meditation
The Skuldelev ships, pulled ashore near a window in the Museum Harbor, form a captivating scene. Resembling weathered sculptures, they showcase ancient boat craftsmanship and conservation. The space exudes a meditative atmosphere, inviting visitors to explore the ships’ raw materiality and elegant forms. Accessible via a ramp for varied perspectives, the area features touch screens detailing boat specifics, emphasizing craftsmanship and stories. The Shrine serves as a focal point, conveying the ships as an archaeological discovery, and for Museum Island’s boat builders, it functions as an inspiring study collection.
First Floor
REINVENTING TORRE SPACCATA
Academic Project / 2020
Resilient restoration
MSc. Architecture for Sustainable Design
Reinventing Torre Spaccata is a significant project focused on urban and architectural regeneration within Rome’s social housing district in Italy. The project was developed as within the famework of the international competition “C40-Reinventing Cities,” with the primary goal of revitalizing neglected sites and showcasing exemplary sustainable design solutions.
The core of the project is the rehabilitation of the former market building, originally designed by Studio Passarelli in 1960. Through innovative environmental building principles, we envisioned transforming this space into a hub of cultural and social services, ensuring human comfort and well-being.
One of the key challenges addressed by the project is the delicate balance between integrating modern amenities while safeguarding the district’s cultural heritage and social identity. A comprehensive approach that merges cutting-edge sustainable design with a profound understanding of the community’s needs is at the core of Reinventing Torre Spaccata. The ultimate aim is to reinvigorate the area and set an example of sustainable urban development.
Designed under the Competition framework of C40 Reinventing Cities 2019 edition - ReinvenTIAMO Roma -
FIRST PRIZE for the competition: “Outstanding work in Building Performance Simulation”
CULTURE
1.Library
2.Foyer
3.Auditorium
4.Backstage
5.Muntifunctional space
Water collection + PV Panels
Shading devices + Natural ventilation
RECREATION
6.Rooftop
7.Meeting hubs
8.Muntifunctional
9.Restaurant
10.Patio
11.Garden
office
17.Storage
C40 GOALS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
LOW CARBON MOBILITY
CLIMATE RESILIENCE
ECOLOGICAL SERVICES
WATER MANAGEMENT
WASTE MANAGEMENT
URBAN REVEGETATION
INCLUSIVE ACTIONS
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
Construction detail
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
Amount of noise reduced by the glazing system: 49DB
Amount of saved water in one year: 272 m³
PV Energy production: 39.275 KWh/Year
GLOBAL WARMING IMPACT BY MATERIAL LCA
EMBODIED ENERGY
8.807,4 MJ/m² (2.446,50 kWh/m²)
EMBODIED CARBON 384,5 Kg CO2 eq/m²
POLY-CENTRIC TERRITORY
Academic Project / 2020
Uban planning
MSc. Architecture for Sustainable Design
The “Poly-centric Territory” proposal is dedicated to realizing a more democratic, accessible, and well-serviced region in Biella, Italy, featuring multiple unique centralities.
Focusing on the Valdilana area, known for its natural beauty despite challenging topography, this project employs strategic strategies to achieve poly-centricity.
To preserve the region’s harmony, protected areas will be designated around rivers to manage existing agriculture and future urban growth. Introducing two new centralities, one targeting the younger population and the other dedicated to health services and recreation, will enhance community life.
To make centralities more efficient, abandoned buildings will be repurposed to offer complementary services. Additionally, a new shared electric transportation system will be introduced, ensuring accessibility and sustainability for all. Addressing environmental concerns, measures will be implemented to control flood-prone areas, proactively mitigating future risks associated with climate change.
Through this comprehensive and innovative approach, the “Poly-centric Territory” proposal seeks to create a vibrant and resilient region, setting a model for balanced development and improved quality of life in Biella.
POLY-CENTRIC TERRITORY
VALDILANA
CENTRALITY 01
CENTRALITY 02
VALDILANA PROTOTYPE
CENTRALITY 01
Before:
Abandoned building .1
Parking lot .2
Parking lot .3
Existing services .4
Abandoned building in the flooding area .5
Abandoned building .6
Strona river as a barrier .7
After:
Restored building .1
Commercial Plaza .2
Shared mobility and parking lot .3
Existing services reactivated .4
Wetland - Flood risk mitigation .5
Abandoned building - Integated to the park’s landscape .6
Park & Connection - Elevated and ground paths .7
CENTRALITY 02
Before:
1. Abandoned building Villa Grazia
2. Existing park
3. Existing plaza - Piazza Italia
4. Existing Services
After:
1. Restored building Villa Grazia
- used for including new services
2. Enhanced park - Walking paths and connection with Piazza Italia
3. Piazza Italia - Plaza for commercial exchange and Shared mobility station
4. Services complemented and connected
Dear reader,
Thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio. Your interest is truly valued.
If you have any questions, feedback, or opportunities you’d like to discuss further, please feel free to reach out—I look forward to connecting.
Kind Regards,
+45 9360 1614
maricobbos@gmail.com
Copenhagen, DK
Mariana Cobbos