Marko&Placemakers

Marko&Placemakers Design Consultancy for Livable Cities
www.markoandplacemakers.com
Founders: Igor Marko & Petra Marko

Placemaking is about understanding the complex layers of the city, linking them in unexpected ways and creating new narratives to allow curiosity and desire to interlace with the physical space, both existing and new. In this experiential design process, the role of the placemaker is that of a creator, bringing new ideas, as well as a mediator, linking existing processes and people. The concept of

the city as living organism forms the core of being able to devise solutions that will grow and adapt over time – from the smallest interventions to large masterplans and strategic visions. Within this complex system, understanding the overlaps between urban design, architecture, art and engineering enables a shift towards a holistic way of creating places that are better to live in, work in and enjoy.

Fingers crossed!
15/06/2026

Fingers crossed!

07/04/2026

A team featuring London-based Marko&Placemakers has won an international competition to remasterplan Budapest’s Rákosrendező brownfield area

We’re excited to reveal more about our FIRST PRIZE–winning proposal in the international masterplanning competition for ...
01/04/2026

We’re excited to reveal more about our FIRST PRIZE–winning proposal in the international masterplanning competition for Rákosrendező Projekt in Budapest. A 244ha former railway yard is reimagined as a liveable, green, and inclusive district with ~10,000 homes and a strong network of public spaces.

Our approach is landscape-led:
– restoring the Rákos Stream as a central ecological corridor
– transforming wild, post-industrial nature into parks and habitats
– reusing railway heritage to shape a new identity

A continuous green framework connects neighbourhoods, while a cultural axis brings new life to existing structures. The result is a people-first district designed for walking, cycling, and everyday urban life. New Rákosrendező becomes a shared habitat—where nature, infrastructure, and community come together.

Commissioned by the Budapest Capital Asset Management Centre on behalf of the Municipality of Budapest.

Big thanks to the amazing team and great collaboration: Coldefy, CITYFÖRSTER, Marko&Placemakers, sporaarchitects, TREIBHAUS Landschaftsarchitektur, Buro Happold

Amazing news we won FIRST PRIZE in the Rákosrendező Masterplan Competition in Budapest, a 244ha site and one of the most...
31/03/2026

Amazing news we won FIRST PRIZE in the Rákosrendező Masterplan Competition in Budapest, a 244ha site and one of the most significant urban redevelopment projects in Budapest. Our proposal sets the direction for what could become a new, more liveable and sustainable part of Budapest, with around 10,000 homes, green spaces and workspaces. More about our proposal soon….Now a moment to celebrate a great team and collaboration

Coldefy
CITYFÖRSTER
sporaarchitects
Marko&Placemakers
TREIBHAUS Landschaftsarchitektur

The first phase of Vydrica is here – and it’s a joy to see this long-forgotten part of Bratislava come back to life. Our...
31/08/2025

The first phase of Vydrica is here – and it’s a joy to see this long-forgotten part of Bratislava come back to life. Our approach to the public spaces aimed to create a human-scale car free neighbourhood with new plazas, landscaping and carefully integrated historic features. Vydrica is located beneath the Castle Hill, an area which has been destroyed in 1970s. The long awaited new development is restoring continuity to the city in this sensitive setting, removing barriers and reconnecting the historic centre with the Danube. The next phase of Vydrica will bring more homes, workplaces and cultural spaces – but already, you can feel the new spirit of the place.

Public realm strategy & design: Marko&Placemakers, 2ka landscape architects
Lead architects: COMPASS ARCHITEKTI
Architects: Šujan Stassel, SIEBERT + TALAŠ
Client: LUCRON

Few words to our latest project Ceresne Plaza in Bratislava. In collaboration with 2ka landscape architects and Architek...
08/08/2025

Few words to our latest project Ceresne Plaza in Bratislava. In collaboration with 2ka landscape architects and Architekti Šebo Lichý.

24/06/2025
Final Round, 2nd place, Zofinka Masterplan, Ostrava. Team: Perspektiv, Marko&Placemakers ....Congratulation to winners...
10/06/2025

Final Round, 2nd place, Zofinka Masterplan, Ostrava. Team: Perspektiv, Marko&Placemakers ....Congratulation to winners!

Zofinka Masterplan Ostrava, CZ_Final submission.
14/04/2025

Zofinka Masterplan Ostrava, CZ_Final submission.

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