CityEthos offers comprehensive consulting, research, conceptual design, and data analytics solutions. We believe that every urban project – no matter how small – is an opportunity to shape the future.
knowledge for urban well-being
meet our team
Our extensive working and research experience spans from architecture, urban design and planning, to philosophy and buillt environment theory. We have been gaining our knowledge at leading Norwegian and international institutions – including the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, University of California, Berkeley, and several architectural offices in Oslo.
Beata Sirowy, PhD
Founder, CEO & Researcher
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Beata Sirowy is an urban scholar with a rich background in philosophy (MA), architecture, and urban planning (MSc, PhD). She worked as a PhD fellow at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (2006 – 2011) and senior researcher at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (2012 – 2023) where she led the research project Cultivating Public Space from 2017 to 2022. The findings of this project are presented in the anthology she co-edited, Urban Agriculture in Public Space. Her Ph.D. thesis Phenomenological Concepts in Architecture completed in 2010, explores user-oriented architectural practice from a phenomenological perspective. Beata has published extensively on topics such as urban theory, ethical aspects of architecture and planning, and the role of public space in promoting human well-being and resilience in cities. She has also been a long term Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley, both at the Institute of Urban and Regional Development (2019/20) and the Department of Philosophy (2022).
Tomasz Estkowski, PhD
Senior architect & Urban designer
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Tomasz Estkowski is an architect with nearly 20 years of professional experience in both commercial and residential projects. He holds a PhD degree from the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (2014), where he conducted research on generative design systems — AI-based tools supporting conceptual design and sustainability solutions. Beyond architecture, he is interested in mathematics and creates digital art.
our areas of expertise
public space development
Public spaces are the heart of any city—where communities gather, share experiences, and feel the rhythm of urban life. In our fast-paced world, they are more crucial than ever. Our focus on urban well-being includes designing spaces that encourage community interaction and support mental health. Well-crafted public spaces can combat loneliness and foster a sense of belonging.
promoting resilience
Resilience is at the core of our approach to urban development. We offer insights on implementing it with community based projects such as urban agriculture. By creating public spaces for collective gardening and addressing organizational challenges, we we strive to cultivate a sense of community and environmental stewardship.
research and design projects
Innovation is the driving force behind our design and research projects: from early ideas and architectural drafts to urban design and placemaking. We actively involve local communities and stakeholders to ensure our projects reflect their needs and aspirations. Urban well-being is at the center of all these endeavors.
urban data analytics and AI
Our urban analytics offer key insights for creating sustainable urban solutions. Through data visualizations, dashboards, AI-driven web applications, and optimized AI models (fine-tuning and RAGs), we transform data into actionable insights that drive positive change.
We’ve gained our experience cooperating with a broad range of institutions and companies.
Enhance your urban projects with CityEthos
- Consultancy and education on urban well-being, resilience, sustainability, and integration of urban agriculture in public space
- Cooperation on design and research projects within architecture, urban design and placemaking, input to competitions
- Data analytics and AI optimization for urban decision making
