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I’m Honorata Grzesikowska:
Urban Masterplanner, Architect and Researcher, Equity & Social Value Spacial Designer.
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15+
Years masterplanning & leading global teams
20+
Winning neighborhoods, districts & new cities
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Companies
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Let’s build meaningful alliances that create lasting impact. I collaborate with institutions, universities, studios, and organizations to develop projects, conferences, workshops, and publications that expand the dialogue around the future of our cities. Together, we can shape urban transformations that endure.
I provide strategic guidance and expertise in urban planning, territorial regeneration, and sustainable design. I advise governments, international organizations, and multidisciplinary teams in defining policies, frameworks, and projects that align innovation, equity, and urban quality.
I offer personalized mentorship for professionals and teams seeking to strengthen their urban thinking, design approach, and leadership within the field. Through one-on-one sessions, we work on growth strategies, project development, and professional positioning to advance your impact.
I teach in academic programs and learning environments dedicated to rethinking and transforming contemporary cities. My lectures and workshops bridge practice, research, and action—fostering a critical and forward-thinking perspective on urbanism and spatial design.
Projects
For the past 15 years, I masterplanned and led international teams of over 20+ winning self-sufficient neighborhoods, regenerated districts.
I am a multidisciplinary urban designer, architect, and researcher. I empower new and diverse voices & challenge the way we understand, design, and develop our cities
A broad skillset allows me to address urban challenges through a holistic and multidisciplinary lens. With experience across all scales — from designing the public realm to leading the creation of masterplans for entirely new cities — I bring a systemic understanding of how spaces evolve and interconnect.
My expertise lies in developing self-sufficient urban metabolisms and crafting strategies for both new and regenerated districts, spanning the street, neighborhood, city, and regional scales. My areas of specialization include master planning, urban design, spatial equity, human-scale transit-oriented development (TOD), nature-based solutions (NBS), water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), and the creation of healthy, resilient communities.
Academic Background & Affiliations
IAAC | Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia — Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities (MAEBB)
University of Liechtenstein, Institute of Architecture and Planning
San José State University, California
University of Vienna
SISD | Shenzhen International School of Design, Harbin Institute of Technology
Awards & Recognitions
1st Prize, Europan 12
2nd Prize, Europan 13
1st Prize, Self-sufficient City for Post-Corona China, Xiong’an New Area, Beijing
1st Prize, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Innovation Cooperation Demonstration Zone
2nd Prize, Qiantang Bay Future Headquarters Base
1st Place Winner, Shenzhen Super HQ Base
2nd Prize, Shenshan New City
2nd Prize, Changsha Industrial Park
Shortlisted, Hungang Port Science Park, Hong Kong–Shenzhen
1st Prize, Central Business District, Xiangmihu, Shenzhen
2nd Prize, Hainan Dongfang Coastal Area Regeneration
Press & Media
Forbes Women
’scape – A Woman’s Perspective
Forbes — “Self-sufficient City”
ArchDaily
Culture.pl
TU Delft Magazine
Architecture Snob
Barcelona Plans & Projects
Arquitectura Viva
Speaking Engagements & Forums
Urban Innovation Leadership Forum, Rotterdam
Cargo Space, Shenzhen
Smart Region Summit 2024, Arizona
Just City Symposium, TU Delft
Urban Future, Stuttgart
Cyber Agora (ISOCARP) — Urban Heritage
Placemaking Week Europe
ISOCARP World Planning Congress
Hack for Earth Hackathon, COP27
Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona
Everything Architecture & The Big 5, World Trade Center, Dubai
Media
I made over 50 media appearances, and have shared my ideas on international conferences. I am a frequent keynote speaker, mentor and guest lecturer.
Expertise
My expertise covers several broad areas in the built environment, in which I founded or co-founded and lead three organizations
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