Piotr Marczak

Dr inż. arch. Piotr Marczak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Urban Architecture and Waterscapes under the Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology. His research focuses on architectural education, spatial culture promotion, and the design of marine and industrial structures. He co-authored Pomorskie ABC przestrzeni, a pedagogical resource adapting architectural education to school curricula. His work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of education, particularly in the context of Bologna model reforms. Notable studies include lighthouse architecture’s evolution and port space adaptation for tourism.

• Key Areas: Architectural Education, Urban Design, Lighthouse Preservation, Port Development.
• Contributions: Developed frameworks for integrating spatial literacy into youth education via national curricula, explored historical and contemporary port architectures.

His work emphasizes architectural policy’s role in fostering societal awareness of spatial decisions, reflecting in projects like the “Shaping Space” initiative.