Maryna Semenchenko

Project Coordinator

Being originally trained as an architect, in 2018, Maryna graduated from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm with a Master's degree in Urbanism Studies. Since 2016, she has transitioned from her architectural career to work as a consultant for municipalities, businesses, NGOs, and educational institutions in Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden. In her work, Maryna focuses on studying public spaces, identifying the weaknesses and potentials of urban and rural areas, and addressing spatial issues through design, placemaking, and strategies. Most recently, Maryna worked for a Swedish urban planning office Urban Minds developing sustainable urban design solutions and a project Future Images for Ukraine with Architects Sweden. At UNITAC, Maryna coordinates the project in Ukraine ensuring that developed digital tools and solutions are rooted in the Ukrainian urban planning practice and correspond to municipal needs.

Contact

maryna.semenchenko@hcu-hamburg.de