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Magda Borowiecka is a Polish-born British architect. She is best known for her role in designing Southwyck House.

Early life and education
Borowiecka was born in Poland

After leaving school, she attended the Polish School of Architecture in London.

Career
Her first job at Lambeth Council was on Southwyck House. Construction work on Southwyck House started in 1972, the same month that the motorway plans were abandoned. It was completed as Lambeth Council had already set aside £20 million for the project.

Borowiecka also designed Dunbar Dunelm Estate, a 10-acre estate in West Norwood which replaced Westcott Terrace

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Personal life
Borowiecka's sons Niki and Matthew are also architects.

She was a friend of Rosemary Stjernstedt.