[portfolio_slideshow]Some original plans can be found in old issues of architectural publications from the 1950s at the RIBA archives.
At the time this housing estate was widely recognized for using the most up-to-date methods of post war efficient building production. A highly standardized and straight forward design methodology characterizes these projects.
BAR / Research
WPL
Refurbishment of a small townhouse
2019-ongoing / London, UK
Concept to completion
[Private client]
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MCL
Loft conversion to a Victorian terraced house
2016-18 / London, UK
Concept to completion
[Private client]
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WPL / Appraisal
New commission for the refurbishment of a small townhouse in Hackney. (Existing plans)
MCL / Completion
The completed loft conversion with large dormer window and view towards the rear garden.
CV
Registered Architect (ARB) / Reg.nr. 075083B
Qualifications
2009 / Registered Architect in the UK
2008 / Certificate of professional qualification in Germany / Chamber of Architects, Hessen
1996-2004 / Diploma in architecture (Part 2) / University of the Arts, Berlin, Germany
1991-1995 / Pre-diploma in architecture (Part 1) / Technical University Darmstadt, Germany
Professional Experience
2010 / Founding of own practice MRKTX
2008-2013 / Freelance work in several London based practices including Carl Turner Architects, Gort Scott Architects, Found Associates, MacDonald Wright Architects
since 2009 / Self-employed, independent architect
2005-2007 / Motorlab Architekten, Mannheim, Germany
Work on several projects and competitions
1992-2005 / Freelance work on a large variety of projects in several architectural practices in Germany including Günter Zamp Kelp, Adolf Krischanitz, DeVos+Stegschuster, Volker Staab, Eisenloffel+Sattler Ingenieure, Achatzi Architekten, PAS / Jourdan&Müller, Scheffler+Warschauer
1997-2007 / Freelance work in a variety of related fields,
such as 3d modelling and rendering, web design, art projects, interior design and desktop publishing
About
MRKTX is a young architectural design practice in Central London founded by German architect and designer Mark Przyrembel in 2010.
We specialize in small to medium scale projects and interventions such as private residential refurbishments, extensions and new build as well as retail and office interiors. Strongly inspired by a forward thinking approach to our design solutions in concept and implication, we create intelligent and pragmatic yet beautiful and enjoyable spatial arrangements.
The work process starts with a strong relationship between architect and the client. During the project other specialists, consultants and contractors will usually join the team to support on specific issues. In our nature as generalists we assume our role as project leaders in this process, coordinating all efforts and communications on behalf of the client.
In everything we do we follow a strong vision of excellence in design and realization. All works are overseen by ourselves at all stages.
Services
Architectural design
Interior concepts
Space solutions
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Bespoke residential refurbishments
Flat and house extensions and New build
Small and medium Retail and Office interior
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Feasibility and Design studies
Interior concepts and Styling
Storage solutions
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Concept Design
Planning considerations
3d Renderings
Budget estimates
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Planning applications
Building Control applications
Technical design
Construction drawings
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Tender documents
Product specification
Reviewing Quotes / Appointing builders
Mobilisation
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Overseeing construction
Contract management
Valuations / Cost control
MIL
Refurbishment and extension of a Victorian terraced house
2013-14 / London, UK
Concept to completion
[as project architect for Penttinen Schoene Architects, London, UK]
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JMF / Photomontage (large)
A calm white finish relating naturally to the render of the existing house seemed most appropriate in this case. The white brick detail was introduced in response to a similar feature on the front of the main house. It gives the added volume a discreet sense of independence while referencing existing qualities and enhancing the overall new situation.
ERF / Concept (large)
An extensive interior layout design concept for a large warehouse flat refurbishment in central London. Many different layout options were investigated, ranging from less to more invasive, from a standard-room to full open-plan arrangements.
(10 images)
JMF / 3D model
Facade development. Testing opening shapes and combinations of facade materials.
(14 images)
ERF / Layout
An extensive interior layout design concept for a large warehouse flat refurbishment in central London.
(10 images)
DOC / Research
A classic London ‘butterfly roof’ resembling the one of the clients’ house. (image from National Heritage)
ERW
Restaurant refurbishment
2015 / London, UK
Architectural plans from Concept to Tender
[for Natasha Hawtrey-Woore, Interior designer]
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CAV
Ground floor flat extension and refurbishment
2015 / London, UK
Concept to Planning
[for London Contemporary, Interior designers]
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HRE / Axonometric
Schematic 3D image showing the insertion of the modern narrow new build into this German rural small town vernacular.
MIL / Garden
Architecture and garden design go hand in hand.
New pictures featured on Adam Shepherd’s website
NSF
Small flat renovation and redesign
2014-15 / London, UK
Design to completion
[Private client]
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MIL / Interior photos
The finished ground floor extension with its generous open plan kitchen and dining space.
ERW / Technical design
Existing and Demolition
Architectural support for the projects development
(3 images)
NSF / Kitchen
A great example of a plain IKEA kitchen with some clever detailing and bespoke worktop.
CEF / New project
New appointment to redesign a one bedroom flat in South London. (Existing estate agent plan)
QMR / Tender
Tender set of Existing and Proposed plans for a full house refurbishment with basement and roof extension in West London
(2 images)
MIL / Completion
While some finishing works on the interior remain the newly added volume of the rear garden extension has been successfully completed.
(2 images)
SFM / Planning
Planning drawings for the conversion of an early 20th-century factory building into design studios and presentation spaces for fashion events
(3 images)
NSF / Layout options
Several layout options for a small flat refurbishment in South London
(7 images)
BAR
Modernisation and extension of a 1950s terraced house
2011-2014 / London, UK
Design to construction
[Private client]
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FMP / Mood boards
Mood boards as part of a presentation for a new and forward thinking private clinic concept in Germany
(5 images)
BSQ
Large West London townhouse refurbishment with new double basement
2013 / London, UK
3D visualizations
[for Hone Architects]
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BSQ / 3d Section
3d rendered section of a rear and basement extension proposal for a large West London townhouse
WOL
New built house on a coastal site
2013 / Devon, UK
Concept to Planning
[as project architect for Carl Turner Architects, London, UK]
This project started out on the basis of an existing concept design that had previously been prepared at the studio but had been unresolved for some time.
While the massing and organization of the house had already been established it much needed refinement and design clarity to turn it into a more integrated solution. By reducing the design to its most essential inherent parameters it was possible to create a unique and radical yet somehow puristic piece of architecture.
Located on a steeply sloping site surrounded by 3 streets the new build house was mainly supposed to not obstruct the direct sea view of the adjacent neighbour and previous owner of the plot. Developed as a single story house it extends wider into the garden and distributes its floor area horizontally to stay as low as possible within the landscape. In order to comply further with the above-mentioned requirements, it also steps down with the hill slope creating an internal split level arrangement. Following these parameters based on the tough set of constraints, a quite unusual and exciting final shape emerged.
Projects / CTA
BRI / Three Houses
2013 / Brighton, UK / Concept study for 3 new houses
Project architect, Concept
[for Carl Turner Architects, London, UK]
KIN – Private residence
2013 / London, UK / New built house in-between backland gardens
Project architect, Concept to planning
[for Carl Turner Architects, London, UK]
HAR / Rear extension
2013 / London, UK / Extension and interior refurb
Project architect, Design to planning
[for Carl Turner Architects, London, UK]
WOL – Private residence
2013 / Devon, UK / New built house at the coast
Project architect, Concept to planning
[for Carl Turner Architects, London, UK]
BRI
Concept study for 3 new houses
2013 / Brighton, UK
Project architect, Concept
[as project architect for Carl Turner Architects, London, UK]
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BRI / 3d sketches
Volumetric studies for possible variations of a high end residential villa typology
(6 images)
MRKTX
KHC – Small cottage rear extension
2012 / London, UK / Feasibility study
[Private client]
HRM – Villa refurbishment / re-design
2012 / Mannheim, Germany / Volumetric study for the re-design of a 1960s villa / Feasibility study
[Private client / for Mehr Architektur, Mannheim, Germany]
VGF – Flat refurb & extension
2012 / London, UK / Refurbishment and extension of a ground floor flat / Design to Planning
[Private client]
DGB – Small agency interior
2012-ongoing / London, UK / Affordable interior design and furnishing concept / Design to completion
[Private client]
BAR – 1950s refurb & extension
2011-ongoing / London, UK / Modernisation and extension of a 1950s terraced house / Design to completion
[Private client]
BRK – Apartment building
2010-11 / Frankfurt, Germany / Design of a detached house with 3 flats / Design concept, Planning application
[Private client]
2OV – Small cottage interior
2009-10 / London, UK / Interior design concept for a small private residential project / Design to completion
[Private client]
KIN
New built house in-between backland gardens
2013 / London, UK
Concept to Planning
[as project architect for Carl Turner Architects, London, UK]
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WOL / 3d sketches
Early 3d mass model study to evaluate the shapes impact on the site and topography
JGR
Spatial study for a flat refurb & extension
2013 / London, UK
3d Renderings
[for James Gallie Architecture and Design]
We prepared a set of 3d modeling studies and interior renderings for a ground floor refurbishment and extension of a classical victorian family home in London.
The images help the clients to get a better idea of the spatial arrangements for different layout and design options.
Several variations and implication in stages had to be considered.
DGB
Affordable interior and furnishing concept for a small design agency
2012 / London, UK
Design concept
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VGF
Refurbishment and extension of a ground floor flat
2012 / London, UK
Design to Planning
[Private client]
A young family needed a scheme for possible extension options for their ground floor flat.
Besides occupying parts of the ground floor of this large victorian house the flat already extends into two small existing side and rear extensions to the garden.
The brief required creation of a larger living area that could incorporate the kitchen in order to gain another bedroom inside. However, the existing side extension window could not completely blocked off from light and air by the new extension.
The design approach was to somehow integrate the existing extensions into the design and combine the existing volumes into seemingly one new extension. Instead of adding yet another shape to the existing the idea was to carefully extend the existing rear extension to the side while leaving a small courtyard in between. The new resulting shape opens generously to the beautiful garden and creates a large new living-kitchen area that feels open and light with different views to the outside.
HRM
Volumetric study for the re-design of a 1960s villa
2012 / Mannheim, Germany
Feasibility study
[Private client]
We conducted an initial study for the possible renovation and roof extension of a private residence in Germany.
The owners are planning to extend the house and add further bedrooms and restrooms.
Since the only feasible option to achieve more space within the existing house seemed to be the roof (space) we looked at different ways to change or extend the current volume and geometry.
Two basic ways of extensions were proposed.
One being the obvious continuation of further amendments to the already complex pitched roof. The alternative as a complete rethink of the house with a new flat roof. While the former seemed to create only more confusion the latter resulted in very interesting geometrical arrangements.
The, at a first glace, rather difficult split-level organisation of the main floors ultimately allows for an appealing combination of volumes of different size and height.
DGB / New commission
Commission to develop an interior/furnishing concept for a small branding and design agency in central London.
HRM / Feasibility study
A systematic analysis of the existing house and volumetric development of new geometry.
HRM / Concept study
Volumetric design study for a refurbishment and roof extension of a private villa in Germany.
Freelance / 3D Modeling
RCP – Retail Center
2002 / Prenzlau, Germany / Competition / 3d renderings
[for DeVos+Stegschuster, Berlin, Germany]
DIE – Dietikon
2002 / Zürich, Switzerland / Urban planning competition / 3d modelling
[for Adolf Krischanitz Architekten, Berlin, Germany]
ROM – Tiber bridge
2001 / Rome, Italy / Competition entry / 3d renderings, presentation layout
[for Eisenloffel.Sattler Ingenieure, Berlin, Germany]
LMS – Landesmesse Stuttgart
1999 / Stuttgart, Germany / Competition entry / 3d renderings
[for Volker Staab Architekten, Berlin, Germany]
EBW – Waldschlösschen-Bridge
1998-2000 / Dresden, Germany / Bridge design / 3d modeling support
[for Eisenloffel.Sattler Ingenieure, Berlin, Germany]
VGF / New commission
Appointment to design and develop the re-organisation and extension of a small flat within an existing victorian house in North London.
BAR / Existing
The house is part of a state-of-the-art housing development of its time by famous British post-war architects Powell & Moya. The design approach will be a careful translation of the functional character of the original design into the 21st century while preserving/enhancing the original identity of the house.
MBJ
Monbijou
Multi-purpose loft building
2004 / Berlin, Germany
[as student at University of the Arts, Berlin]
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CDC
Colour Design Centre
A new foyer, congress and exhibition center as a refurbishment and extension of a 1960s German office building
2005 / Münster, Germany
Competition
[as project architect at Motorlab Architekten, Mannheim, Germany]
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ABP
Renovation and extension of a 1960s penthouse flat
2006-08 / Mannheim, Germany
Design to completion
[Private client]
The client bought the top floor flat in this typical german 1960s apartment building including exclusive rights to a large formerly communal roof terrace. Since the size of the terrace was significantly too big in relation to the actual flat it was a logical step to claim some of it as further living space by building a roof extension.
TBH
Addition to an 18th century listed farmhouse
2008 / Northumberland, UK
Concept to Planning
[for Macdonald Wright Architects, London, UK]
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HBH
Hoelderlin Primary School
New-built addition to a listed primary school building
2005-08 / Bad Homburg, Germany
Design to completion
[as project architect for Motorlab Architekten, Mannheim, Germany]
The design of the new extension to the listed primary school building is based on a complex system of lines derived from the existing site and location. All building volumes and exterior arrangements find their place within the intricate ‘web’ spun all over the school’s perimeters and boundaries. The so established system of relations and connections is reflected from the first basic mass arrangements through to the interior colour concept.
OAK
Small cottage interior
2009-10 / London, UK
Design to completion
[Private client]
This private house renovation and extension project was already well underway when we were asked to develop an interior concept for this family home in North London. This way the concept had to work with what had already been realized on site or had simply been past the stage of possible influence.
The brief asked for a simple functional and reduced interior concept using affordable standardized elements such as IKEA enhanced with a custom finish. While being limited in size the house has to serve a family of five plus accommodation for guests and a multitude of different functions and uses throughout the day. Most areas and rooms have to serve different functions or allow for an easy rearrangement to change it’s use.
To allow for maximum flexibility and future options the ground floor was designed as a complete open plan area with retractable folding and sliding door separations. All fitted interior elements where combined in two major design elements, the ‘Long wall’ and the ‘Entrance-Kitchen-Lounge Unit’.
The Long Wall simply occupies one entire wall running from front to back of the house with shelves from floor to ceiling to provide a maximum of storage for a huge book collection and other storage such as files, boxes etc. The big shelf also incorporates two work desks as children homework area and home office space. The Long Wall also houses the two main separating folding doors that completely retract neatly into the shelf when opened.
BRK
Apartment building with 3 flats
2010-11 / Frankfurt, Germany
Design to planning
[Private client]
The design brief for this apartment house was very straightforward. On a standardly sized plot for normal family dwellings in a rural town in Germany, a design had to be developed that simply made full use of the maximum allowed square meterage of floor plan while incorporating all of the client’s needs. A rough layout idea with the required number of bedrooms, bathrooms, the desired orientation of the living room etc was provided.
The clients requirements plus tight planning restrictions on position, size and height set out a simple rectangular footprint from the beginning. In some ways that left little opportunities for change. On the other hand it meant very thorough studies in detail of the plans and the geometry of the volume to achieve high functionality and variety of use combined.
The plans of all three levels are based on the same layout with slight modifications to adapt to each particular situation. The ground floor naturally has direct access to the garden and incorporates the covered entrance area. The first floor offers the largest flat with a cantilevering balcony at the back. The penthouse on the top floor has large terraces on both sides and allows for full height windows all around.
A lot of thought went into a complete integration of all fitted interior elements and storage ‘into the walls’ to achieve a highly functional interior layout leaving a maximum of open space for free usage for the residents.
OAK / Details+Storage
More photos of some special interior details and storage solutions.
(5 images)
PEZ
Private residence at the South African coast
2008 / Knysna, SA
Concept to Planning
[as project architect for Found Associates, London, UK]
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PEZ / Photo collages
Photo collages of the final design sitting in its sloped coastal environment (at Planning stage).
A project by Found Associates.
(3 images)
Projects / MWA
TBH – Listed cottage extension
2008 / Northumberland, UK / Addition to an 18th century listed farmhouse / Design concept, Planning application
[for Macdonald Wright Architects, London, UK]
TET
Tetris House
Experimental housing design project
2007 / Hangzhou, China
Directing a design workshop with 12 students
[as tutor at Chinese Academy of Arts, Hangzhou, China]
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Teaching
TET – Tetris House
2007 / Hangzhou, China / Experimental housing design project / Directing a design workshop with 12 students
[at Chinese-German Academy of Arts, CAA, Hangzhou, China]
TET / Final model
The final group model of the project in scale 1:50 after seven weeks of intense design work.
TET / Concept+Evolution
Post-rationalized display of the evolutionary design development from each student’s individual dwelling through to the final group result.
Projects / Motorlab
ABP – Penthouse conversion
2006-07 / Mannheim, Germany / Renovation and rooftop extension of a 1960s penthouse flat / Design to completion
[Private client / with Motorlab Architekten, Mannheim, Germany]
CDC – Color Design Centre
2005 / Münster, Germany / A new foyer, congress and exhibition centre as a refurbishment and extension of a 1960s german office building ground floor level / Competition
[for Motorlab Architekten, Mannheim, Germany]
HBH – Hölderlin Primary School
2005-07 / Bad Homburg, Germany / New-built addition to a listed primary school building / Project architect, Design to completion
[for Motorlab Architekten, Mannheim, Germany]
ABP / Materials
A strong design incentive was the use of industrial translucent materials. From the facade of the roof extension to its overhanging terrace roof, internal doors, and furniture fittings, all the way to the wetroom wall linings, different kinds of innovative sheet and panel materials were installed throughout the project.
Web Design
RAS
Web site design for a musician friend
[Private]
Eisbrichbilder
Simple web portfolio for photographer friend
[Private]
Rewind Metabolism
2000 / On-line database for exhibition project
[at University of the Arts, Berlin / Jesko Fezer]
Arch.Hdk
1999-2001 / New website for the faculty of architecture
[at University of the Arts, Berlin / with David Steiner]
ESKR
1999 / Triple website for a set up of two collaborating offices
[Private client]
WCB
World Citizen Boarding House
Large-scale urban mix-use building complex
2004 / Berlin, Germany
Diploma project
[as student at University of the Arts, Berlin / Prof. Huth, Prof. Kelp]
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Research and studies
WCBH – World Citizen Boarding House
2004 / Berlin, Germany / Large scale urban mix-use building complex / Diploma project
[at University of the Arts, Berlin / Prof. E. Huth, Prof. G. Zamp Kelp]
MBJ – Monbijou
2004 / Berlin, Germany / Study for a multi-purpose loft building in Berlin / Housing design project
[at University of the Arts, Berlin]
Projects / Zamp Kelp
HVW – Haus vor dem Wind
2003 / Düsseldorf, Germany / Five story mix-use building in the ‘new media harbor’ / Design to planning permission
[for Günter Zamp Kelp, Berlin, Germany]
ZAA – Zeche Aahlen
2003 / Aalen, Germany / Exhibition concept in an abandoned industrial complex / Design concept and presentation
[for Günter Zamp Kelp, Berlin, Germany]
RAS – Small exhibition center
2002 / Raesfeld, Germany / Competition entry / Design concept and presentation
[for Günter Zamp Kelp, Berlin, Germany]
PAD – New City Square
2002 /Paderborn, Germany / Competition
[for Günter Zamp Kelp, Berlin, Germany]
Art & Exhibition
AIR – Air Movies
2003 / Berlin, Germany / Art project with Berlin based artist Martina Schumacher
[at University of the Arts, Berlin / Private]
REW – Rewind Metabolismus
2000 / Berlin, Germany / Gallery exhibition project / On-line database
[at University of the Arts, Berlin / Jesko Fezer]
Freelance
VAR – Varna
2003 / Coastal resort, Bulgaria / Feasability study
[Private client]
Projects / DVS
QFS – Quam Flagship Stores
2001 / Germany / 15 new stores for a mobile phone company in Germany / Shop layouts, CAD database
[for DeVos+Stegschuster, Berlin, Germany]
CAD Labor
CAD – CAD Labor
1998-2000 / Berlin, Germany / Three years in charge of the CAD facilities at the University of the Arts Berlin
[with David Steiner]
CUB
Geometrical exercises based on rotating and intersecting cubes
2000
[as student at Technical University Darmstadt]
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NCL
Nucleo
Spatial study based on circles
1998-1999 / Nowhere
Experimental design, 3d rendering
[at University of the Arts, Berlin / Prof. Huth]
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Geometrical studies
NCL – Nucleo
1998-1999 / Spatial study based on circles / Experimental design, 3d rendering
[at University of the Arts, Berlin / Prof. E. Huth]
CUB – Cubes
1997-1998 / Geometrical studies over a period of several years / Drawings, models and 3d experiments
