SINUS 3: Anna Krenz & Marzena Zajączkowska
Sinus 3 is a collaborative design studio and think tank founded by Polish female architects who share a commitment to art, architecture, and sustainable design. Each of us brings distinct experiences and skills, making our work a blend of perspectives rooted in shared values and a respect for the world around us.
Our practice is about creating spaces that inspire and engage, viewing architecture as a dialogue between form, function, and environment. We approach each project with sensitivity to both the artistic and ecological, seeing design not as an end but as a means to connect people to place.
Art as the essence of architecture. We bring this sensibility into our work, infusing projects with meaning and beauty reflective of the world around us. For us, architecture is an act of care—toward both people and the planet. Architecture is also an expression of the times and spaces we inhabit. Our work brings together thoughtful design, respect towards history and sustainable approaches, aiming to create spaces that are both enduring, resilient and resonant.
We explore ideas, build thoughtfully, and write about our evolving approach to architecture and design. As architects, artists, and writers, we explore ideas through visual, physical and written works. Each project reflects our commitment to art and sustainability and the collaborative spirit that makes our practice unique.
What we do:
Research: architecture, urban planning, sustainable design, history, lectures and articles
Architecture: design, theory, research
Art: paintings, illustrations, performance, video, echibitions
Design: graphic design, exhibition design
Sinus 3 was founded by three Polish female architects: Anna Krenz, Monika Konrad and Marzena Zajączkowska in 1999 in Poznań.
www.annakrenz.net
www.folkecenter.net
www.zero-project.org
www.dziewuchyberlin.org
ANNA KRENZ
Architect, Urban Planner (M.Sc.), Artist and Editor
Anna Krenz is an artist, architect, editor and activist. She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Poznań University of Technology (Graduated with honors) and completed her Master’s degree in Energy, Environment & Sustainable Design at the Architectural Association in London.
Krenz is co-founder of the Sinus_3 women’s design studio, whose activities include architecture, ecology and public space design issues, using various forms of visual, video and performance arts.
Since 2001 she has been working with the Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy (Denmark) on sustainability projects. Krenz is co-editor (with Preben Maegaard and Wolfgang Palz) of the book in two volumes “Wind Power for the World. The Rise of Modern Wind Energy” and “Wind Power for the World. International Reviews and Developments” (published by Pan Stanford, Singapore, 2013).
From 2003 to 2012, she co-managed the ZERO Gallery in Berlin, which hosted over 100 exhibitions, concerts and happenings, presenting artists from Poland, Germany and the world. The ZERO Gallery was established to promote Polish art in Berlin. Between 2007 and 2011 she was a member of the music band “The Curators” (improvised music).
Since 1998 she has been writing about architecture and design for Polish magazines like “Architektura-murator”, “Architektura & Biznes” or “Czas Kultury”. From 2007 to 2009 it was the editor-in-chief of the magazine “VOX Design” and in the following years it was the editor-in-chief of the magazine “re:design”.
Krenz is co-founder of the Polish National Association of Architecture Students – OSSA (1998), founder of the Dziewuchy Berlin collective (Czarny Protest 3.10.2016 or “Global Scream” 8.3.2018), member of Nasze Puszczykowo Association, bbk, nGbK, initiator and member of the International Council of Polish Women+. She is actively involved in projects concerning women’s rights in Berlin and Poland, local ecological activities in Berlin, Puszczykowo and Poznań. Writes articles and lectures all over the world on issues of architecture, urban theory, renewable energy, feminist art and activism. Since 2003 lives in Berlin.
www.mzajaczkowska.com
MARZENA ZAJĄCZKOWSKA
Master of Science (M. Sc), Engineer – Architect, Urban Planner
Marzena Zajączkowska graduated in Architecture from the Poznań University of Technology. She completed her post-graduate studies at Bauhaus Dessau in Germany. She gained her professional experience in England at PDG Architects in 2004-2010. In 2011 Marzena participated in a research program concerning the issue of energy savings in buildings at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Zielona Góra. She also worked in the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning of Poznań City Hall. Along with Anna Krenz and Monika Konrad, she is a co-founder of the Sinus_3 artistic group. Since 2012 she runs her architectural design studio (as minimalDEsign). Marzena has unlimited designing and building qualifications and has been a member of IARP (the Chamber of Architects of the Republic of Poland) since 2011.
monika.e.m.konrad@gmail.com
MONIKA KONRAD
Architect, Urban Planner (M.Sc.), Researcher
Monika Konrad is an architect, urban planner, and researcher; she gained a professional background in studios like OMA and Claus en Kaan Architecten in the Netherlands and Moscow as a project director at consulting company Strelka KB. She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Poznań University of Technology, the Lund University and the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. Monika is an author of numerous urban standards and strategic projects on a citywide scale and a designer of urban and architectural projects in Europe and Asia. She is the Deputy Director of the Municipal Office of Architecture and Spatial Planning in the City of Warsaw. Currently, she is a chief designer of the Warsaw Strategic Masterplan.
Member 2000-2013.
SINUS 3
Exhibitions & Competitions
- „Liberty, Equality, Solidarność. Polish Viewpoints in Berlin”, Stadtmuseum Berlin, 2024-2026
- „NENIA, Irena Bobowska – Polish resistance fighter and artist”, Barak Kultury, Poznań, 2023
- „Architecture – note of the idea”, group exhibition, National Museum, Poznań, 2013
- Individual exhibition of projects, Gallery ZERO, Berlin, 2003
- Individual exhibition of projects, Gallery Piwnica21, Poznań, 2002
- Video screening at the ‘Beyond Media – Architecture on Video’, Florence, 2002
- “Underground – Abovegarden”, UIA Conference, Berlin – student competition, 2002
- Scientific Film about architecture Competition, Lublin University of Technology – first prize, 2002
- Individual exhibition of projects, SARP Gallery, Poznań, 2002
- Group exhibition, SARP Gallery, Wrocław, 2000
- 8th International Architecture Biennale competition, group exhibition, Kraków, 2000
- Euro Art Meeting, European Competition for Public Space, Wrocław – third prize, 2000
- International Internet Competition „City of the Third Millennium“, group exhibition, Venetian Pavillion, Venice Biennale of Architecture, 2000
Performance & Video
- „Reflection”, 2023
- „The River’s Tale”, 2022
- „zerorezero” – happening during Gallery ZERO opening, Berlin, 2003
- „Unexpected Geometry” – happening during 9th International Architecture Biennale, Kraków, 2002
- „Kerfent” – video screening and performance, Piwnica21, Poznań, 2002
- „Urban Sounds” – happening, London, 2000, Poznań 2001
- „Creating the World, backwards!” – performance, Euro Art Meeting, Wrocław, 2000
- „Space by Sound” – performance, „Sound Animation” video during Workshop of the Architect Seminar, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, 2000
- „Reticulum, the Concrete Side of the World” video and happening, Plac Wolności, Poznań, 2000
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