Our Vision

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Studio MK, led by Marina Kozul, designs urban solutions through advocacy, pro bono initiatives, and selective architectural projects. We engage communities, refine designs, and reshape spaces to foster human connection and societal progress, integrating cultural, economic, environmental, ecological, social, ethical, and operational community considerations for lasting community benefit.

 

Our mission:

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1   Advocacy

 

Elevating design quality by engaging under-acknowledged stakeholders, critiquing proposals, and unlocking built environment potential.

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2.  Pro Bono Strategic Design

 

Providing expert design services at no cost to community-driven projects, empowering visionary ideas and breathing new life into overlooked spaces.

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3.  Collaboration

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Partnering with select clients to create innovative, integrity-driven designs that maximize impact. Transforming good designs into extraordinary ones.

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4.  Community ​

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Community groups often lack resources for professional design services, making pro bono advocacy valuable for equitable, impactful development. Community groups that might benefit from pro bono architecture design advocacy include:

 

Nonprofit Organizations - Charities, shelters, and community centers needing affordable facility upgrades or new spaces.

 

Low-Income Communities - Neighborhoods seeking improved housing, public spaces, or community facilities.

 

Indigenous Groups - Tribes or communities aiming to preserve cultural heritage through sustainable design.

 

Youth and Educational Groups - Schools, after-school programs, or youth centers requiring safe, inspiring spaces.

 

Environmental Advocacy Groups - Organizations focused on sustainable urban planning or green infrastructure.

 

Healthcare Nonprofits - Clinics or wellness centers serving underserved populations needing functional designs.

 

Cultural and Arts Organizations - Museums, theaters, or art collectives seeking spaces to promote creativity.

 

Veteran Support Groups - Organizations providing housing or rehabilitation centers for veterans.

 

Disability Advocacy Groups - Communities needing accessible, inclusive designs for public or private spaces.

 

Religious or Faith-Based Groups - Congregations requiring community halls, shelters, or worship spaces.

 

Refugee and Immigrant Support Groups - Organizations needing resettlement housing or integration centers.

 

Senior Citizen Groups - Communities seeking age-friendly housing or recreational facilities.

 

Homeless Support Organizations - Groups addressing shelters, transitional housing, or service centers.

 

Rural Communities - Areas needing infrastructure like community centers, clinics, or schools.

 

Historical Preservation Societies - Groups focused on restoring or repurposing historic buildings.

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What we can do:

 

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• Put into words what ideas you may have, and vice versa

• Transform words into a concept design

• Help you create a project design brief

• Develop an existing brief for a project

• Create a return brief

• ​Review a concept design 

• ​Explore what ideas are possible so you get the best outcome

• Determine who the complimentary organisations are for funding and usage

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