Veronica Civa
Born in 1977 and residing in Frederiksberg, Denmark, Veronica Civa holds an international Master's degree in Urbanism & Societal Change from the Institute of Architecture, Urbanism, and Landscape at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen (2022). Her master's project, 'Svanegrunden - Nature-based Coastal Protection,' has been published in Byrummonitor, Klimamonitor, Foljeton, and other publications.
Veronica works as a seascape/landscape architect and blue biodiversity specialist at Habitats ApS in Copenhagen. Her focus is on using nature-based solutions to promote biodiversity in the sea alongside urban development. With her experience as a painter and illustrator, Veronica brings a unique artistic and visual communication perspective to her work, complementing her expertise in natural environments.
Veronica Civa holds the distinction of being the first appointed seascape architect in Denmark, and she continues to work tirelessly in the field.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022- Specialist in Blue Biodiversity & Seascape Architecture at Habitats ApS
Tasks within Blue Biodiversity: Project planning, communication, dissemination, analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, participation in events and meetings. Conferences, articles, podcasts, sales, and grant applications.
2022-2023 Volunteer in Local Management of the Danish Association of Architects, Copenhagen
Events, seminars, Årets Arne (Architect of the Year Award), competitions. We facilitate engaging discussions on current and relevant professional topics and create inspiring networking forums for architects in Copenhagen."
2023 (August) Book Launch: ‘Tænk os om – Alternativer til Lynetteholm’
Contributed to the anthology and knowledge book ‘Tænk os om – Alternativer til Lynetteholm’. In the book, I present my alternative proposal for a nature-based storm surge protection for Copenhagen - 'The Swan Shoal.' Together with other visionary researchers and practitioners, alternative solutions are presented for the challenges that Lynetteholm is said to address.
IDA Green Technology and Strandberg Publishing / Moderator: Ane Cortzen
2023 (May/June) Workshop RECREATION 1 + 2 Urban Development and Blue Biodiversity
Facilitated ‘RECREATION’ Workshops on improving urban development and marine ecosystems through Habitats. Organized impactful workshops ‘RECREATION 1' and ‘RECREATION 2' in collaboration with Bygherreforeningen and funded by VELUX Foundation. Engaged distinguished speakers to foster insightful discussions. Contributed to advancing environmental sustainability and restoring marine ecosystems.
RECREATION 1
Speakers: Mogens Flindt, Ph.D., and Associate Professor in Marine Biology at the Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, and Soo Jung Ryu, who has recently completed her Ph.D. in Urban Seascaping at Aarhus School of Architecture."
RECREATION 2
Speakers: Michael Palmgreen, Director of the Marine Knowledge Center in Malmö, restoring lost marine habitats in the South Shipyard Basin in Malmö. Peter Anton Upadhyay Stæhr, a marine biologist and professor at Aarhus University.
2023 (May) Assessor in Architectural Competition 'Living with Water'.
With this competition, the Copenhagen Association of Architects aims to focus on climate change, rising seas, and severe weather phenomena that challenge cities and settlements along the coast.
2023 (March) Build for Biodiversity Conference - Blue Biodiversity.
Event featuring a panel debate with several political and professional voices to clarify how the industry can progress with the serious work on blue biodiversity and the marine environment in Denmark (Habitats).
2022 (November) Symposium in Aarhus Urban Development and Blue Biodiversity
How do we develop solutions as part of the renovation of harbors and coastal areas? Bygherreforeningen, Habitats, DTU Aqua, and Marine Knowledge Center Malmö - in collaboration with Tænketanken HAV and Aarhus School of Architecture.
2022 (October) ‘The Swan Shoal' Presentation at the Alternative's Copenhagen Salon, in relation to The Danish Parliamentary Election 2022.
Presentation of the master project 'The Swan Shoal': A nature-based dike system and alternative to Lynetteholm.
2020 Internship with City Architect Camilla van Deurs at TMF (Technical and Environmental Administration) in Copenhagen.
Technical and Environmental Administration: Expertise in urban planning and an understanding of the political organization within Copenhagen Municipality. Involvement in complex processes that include various stakeholders such as developers, architects, and other city administrations. Providing guidance on strategic projects in Copenhagen, including new constructions through local planning processes.