Anna Czigler

Before joining the Autumn Cohort 2023, Anna worked as an architect and urban designer in Germany. She worked at Sauerbruch Hutton in Berlin, contributing to the development of Two New Ludgate in London. She later joined ACME in London, leading projects such as the Minories scheme and Swansea Central.

Anna has also taught at the AA, the Technion and Newcastle University, with a current focus on circular economy principles. Her passions lie in creating practical and sustainable architectural solutions.

Newcastle City Council

During her placement, Anna worked as an Economic Development Officer at Newcastle City Council on a project called Creative Central, a place-based initiative focused on investing in the development and sustainability of the cultural and creative sector. Creative Central invested in a range of activities, including affordable workspaces for cultural and creative organisations, business skills development, professional growth opportunities, and improving access, diversity, and engagement within the creative sector. In the team, Anna's role was to support the development and delivery of creative workspaces and small public realm projects, particularly those focused on creative commissions.