selected works 2014-2019
gergana georgieva
Table of contents: 00 CV
01 Terminal for contemporary art 02 Reside Mumbai mixed housing
03 Danubian Limes Struktur 04 Residential building on Vassil Levski str.
05 The No food Eating – Alternative designs for Restaurants House for a visually impaired person EASA competition Movie nights Research
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Contact +359 886704180 gerry_georgieva@abv.bg
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Academic 2006 /2011
French laguage school No 9 ‘Alphonse de Lamartine’
2011/2012
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, studies in French literature
2012
UACEG, master program in Architecture
2015/2016
Student exchange program “Erasmus” in the National School of architecture and landscape (ENSAP Bx), Bordeaux, France
2017/2019
UACEG, Master program “History and theory of architecture”
Training 2014
European assembly of the students of architecture (EASA), Veliko Tarnovo
2015
European assembly of the students of architecture (EASA), Valletta, Malta
2015
Student competition of SNCF, Bordeaux, France
2016
Scenography of the play “Les comedies barbares”, National theater of Bordeaux (TNBA), France
2017
Student competition ‘Little heroes’ for the interior of the children’s emergency in “Pirogov” hospital, Sofia
2018
Finalist in the “Non Architecture” competition with topic “Eating”
2018
Competition for social housing in Mumbai, India, Arch Out Loud
2018
Competition for a t-shirt logo, Almost a brand
Practical feb 2016/ jun 2016
National theatre of Bordeaux, Aquitaine, internship in scenography
aug 2016/ oct 2016
‘One architecture week’ intern, Plovdiv
feb 2017/ feb 2019
Coorganisator of the educational format for cinematography “Movie nights”, UACEG
feb 2017/ feb 2019
Architectural intern in ‘Aedes Studio’, Sofia
Skills
bg maternal
fr excellent C2
en excellent C1
sports, drawing, photography
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Terminal for contemporary art located in Sofia, 2019 Master thesis, june 2019/ UACEG/ tutor: arh. Donika Georgieva
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The terminal of contemporary art is the new connection point, the imprint of the present time, which contributes to a more complete display of the specific cultural heritage of the architectural ensemble “Monument of the Soviet Army” through its integration and adaptation to the contemporary urban life. A controversial space over a heated debate, the place has a rich history, which is constantly “updated” with different public actions – from celebrations, commemorations, demonstrations to anonymous street art, which gained vast public attention. The project proposes the introduction of one clearly distinctive contemporary layer. The enrichment and transformation of the current site give new opportunities for using and approaching the space. Hence, this proposal increases the interest and the participation of the general public, whose contact with the culture becomes daily and easily accessible. With the existence of such project, many artists would be engaged, and therefore the place would turn into an attraction centre for art lovers and promotion of the culture and art. This plays a strategic role in the popularization of Sofia as a contemporary capital, which provides top-notch gallery spaces and cultural events, in an interesting and com-
plex urban context. The project contains a gallery and an experimental theatre which are placed at the deepest point, so that the sensation for a vast underground space is made stronger in contrast with the empty square outside, dominated by the 40 meters monument. The visitor passes from the outside bigness to the inside bigness, from low to high space, which reaches up to 15 meters height; “travels” symbolically through time; explores layers and levels with his physical and cultural “plunge”. The gallery space is pierced by the tunnels of the metro line, which “hang” freely in the space. This is an intentionally sought effect with the means of intensifying the idea of connecting, set in the terminal. At the end is situated a separate gallery, right under the existing monument. The base of the monument is “hollow”, in which there are existing stairs. New stairs are constructed, which lead their begging in this final gallery space, and whose end is greeted by a view to Vitosha Mountain. This is made possible by a slit in the monument’s base and a possibility for a view on over 20 meters height. The terminal gives new life to a difficult topic, with the added value of the present interpretation and, therefore, takes its respectful place in the city of today.
Site plan
The place current state has two levels - the upper solemn space, set for celebrations and the busy underground that leads to the metro station.
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the metro, 2009
the monument, 1954
the zoo in 1924
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existing situation
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The ‘Knyajeska gradina’ park has a rich history that contains a number of time layers, all visible nowadays. The project comes in the context of repetitive changes that take place in the area.
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plan of level 0
submergence of the open space
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open-air gallery
vast underground spaces
effusion of the space underground
visible transport connections
carving the monument
section A-A
plan of level -1
plan of level -2
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view to the monument and the open-space gallery from level -1
view of the experimental theatre on level -2
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view of the level -1 where the two metro stations connect
top view of the model
collage of the model
view to the gallery space right under the monument
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Reside Mumbai mixed housing located in Mumbai, India, 2018 Competition with: Kristin Djalova
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The competition brief accentuates on the importance of designing thoughtfully one of the last not built up spots in the nearly 22 million city of Mumbai. The constraint consists of proposing a new mixed housing, which would combine two completely different social groups - one is “Koli” - the original settlers of Mumbai, and fishermen by trade; the other is called “Worli” - a new demographic drawn to the upscale neighbourhood in central Mumbai with waterfront and expensive views. Open space, facilities and protection from the annual monsoon are also strongly needed in the area. Considering the task, the project proposes a respectful approach to the traditions and the land of the fishermen. The organic structure of the fishing village reveals some repetitive characteristics - compact urban fabric, labyrinthine inner spaces, diversity of forms and scale of the houses. The combination of row houses found in the surrounding area aims to minimize the sun impact between the houses by glueing them to one another. Here is the specific presence of the central courtyards, formed around the housing units. The urban grid seems chaotic at first, but there are clearly predominant directions which form a system of the houses. The project includes the traditional fabric’s spatial principles into contemporary structures
which, therefore, form varying combinations. The new mixed housing complex is intertwined with a series of connections, sequences of spaces and supplementary activities, situated on different levels. The whole structure is open and gives multiple opportunities of living, depending on dimensions, orientation, height and complementary facilities. The relatively complex structure is due to the total of nine modules, grouped in three shapes and dimensions, and their arrangement in space. The lowest modules are also with the smallest living units, conforming to the living habits of the Kolis. The fishermen live in perpetual connection to the water, but by reason of the annual monsoon, even the lowest units are elevated on pillars above the water. On the ground level are placed facilities and the fish market. With the increase of the height the modules “grow” and on top are perched the biggest housing units with the most favourable views. In this way, in the same complex, are united two different social types, and simultaneously, the needs of the two groups are satisfied, making them interact daily. The specific appearance of the site would hopefully transform it into an unusual, yet recognisable spot in the city of skyscrapers. Colours, puzzle-like forms and interesting views are among the project’s virtues.
TRANSLATING THE LANGUAGE OF THE URBAN FABRIC We represent the language of the existing fabric into new residential units. The modules are developed throught research of the minimum living space for the future inhabitants. By combining two or more modules we offer variety of different dwelling. The structures are protected from damage of the annual monsoon flooding by lifting on columns.
Competition site boundary, Worli Koliwada, Mumbai, India.
Mumbai context
MUMBAI CONTEXT
The absenceofof land in the megacity leads to increasing ofpopulation the population density. Instead of the verticality of by the The absence land in the megacity leads to increasing of the density. Instead of the vertical movement set done skyscrapers, the proposes terraced housing,different combining typesunits. of residential units. the skyscrapers, weproject offer terraced housing combining typesdifferent of residential
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The combination of ‘the haves and have-nots’ is possible only if there are prerequisities for merging the differencies through
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Translation of the language of the urban fabric
TRANSLATING THE LANGUAGE OF THE URBAN FABRIC
The dense residential area’s imprint is represented as the abstraction of a language. The new residential units are
We represent the language of the existing fabric into new residential units. The modules are developed throught research of developed after a research of the minimal living space for the future inhabitants. By the combination and orienthe minimum living space for the future inhabitants. By combining two or more modules we offer variety of different dwelling. tation of two are or more modules a varietyof of living space isflooding assured. The structures protected from damage thethe annual monsoon by lifting on columns.
MUMBAI CONTEXT EXISTING FABRIC The absence of land inURBAN theurban megacity leads to increasing of the population density. Instead of the vertical Existing fabric Combination of rowmovement houses done by COMPOSITIONS OF ROW HOUSES the skyscrapers, we offer terraced housing combining different types of residential units. The organic structure of the fishing village is showing some repeated characteristics - compact urban fabric, labyrinth inner spaces, diversity of forms and scales, etc.
The composition of row houses found in the zone is
minimizing the sun There is specific presence The combination of ‘the haves and have-nots’ is possible only if there are prerequisities forimpact. merging the differencies through of couryards surrounded by the housing units. middle-class tenants. By offering units with different area, height and spatial characteristics we aim to combine various affordable housing units.
Urban vectors
URBAN VECTORS
The urban grid seems organic at first, but there are obvious predominant directions which unfold it.
New mixed housing
NEW MIXED HOUSING
We propose implementing the traditional fabric’s spatial principles into contemporary structures, which allow varying compositions. The new mixed housing complex is collaged by series of
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fishing nets water ponds
upper units mixed housing complex
fish harbour
fish market
worli fort lowest units
plan of the level 0
celebration area
top view plan
“O” shape
“L” shape
“C” shape
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smallest to biggest units, grouped in three different shapes, depending of the unit size.
worli housing units
middle mixed housing units
koli housing units
pillars
new housing landscape fish harbour
worli fort
concrete roof concrete roof residence units
residence units
reinforced concrete slab waste water tank
reinforced concrete slab steel columns
steel columns small unit
big unit
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plan of the big residential unit on level 0
plan of the big residential unit on level 1
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Danubian Limes Struktur located along the Danube river valley Academic project, 2017 Type: Urban strategy with: Alexandra Georgieva, Anna-Maria Popova, Bozhidara Andreeva, Vassil Vandov, Slav Vamporov
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Along the Danube river is located a vast cultural and historical heritage, called “the Danubian Limes”. The Roman Limes is the single largest cultural heritage monument in Europe approved as a multi-national, “Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site” by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 2005. The Limes is formed by many fortifications, situated on the ancient Roman frontier, which was then the river. Nowadays, many of the fortifications remained well preserved in the time, while others are in poor condition or have completely disappeared. The riverside countries have organised a project of development of this shared heritage and its surrounding areas. In Bulgaria, there are many artifacts and remains of the Roman fortifications. Therefore, a significant part of them are still not explored neither exhibited. Furthermore, the main focus of the project is to develop an urban strategy model, which would eventually revive the territory and the interest for it. The academical task accentuated in particular on the Russe region and all the fortifications there, some of which have never been excavated. Hence, following a sightseeing tour and seeing the archaeologists work in place, the project started with the development of the strategy which concluded with a concrete proposal, applicable in the sites. The strategy con-
sists in creating a scenario which follows the excavations from scratch to a complete archaeological site, ready for visiting. Depending on the condition of the site (explored/ filled up/ abandoned, etc.) the strategy could be applied in further stages. The stages unfold the whole process of exploring and expanding the archaeological work and its dependence on the settlements nearby, which would start to flourish together with the sites. The will is to achieve a whole system of these completed sites in the region and their relations in terms of help during the development phases. The strategy gets its physical expression with the introduction of Struktur - a multifunctional shelter, strongly needed on the sites. With the use of the Struktur shelter, the strategy could be possibly realized with a modest investment. The shelters are provided consecutively in time with the rise of the needs. They serve for sleeping, eating, storing, working inside, exhibiting and other needs. The Struktur modules could be attached to one another to form bigger volumes. Moreover, they are transported by the river and are being reused from the previous sites. This is the principle of the system. Some of them are left on the sites to serve as exhibition spaces, children’s classrooms, guest houses and for organising different events directly on the sites.
antique and late-antique fortifications antique and late-antique necropolis
Marten
Russe
Mechka
Pirgovo
Krassen
Batin Krivina r. Yantra
АНАЛИЗ НА АРХЕОЛОГИЯТА // ИЗВОДИ
Type:
Location: I
urban context // outside urban context
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exhibited // non exhibited
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TEGRA // ТЕГРА, с. МАРТЕН КЪСНОАНТИЧНО УКРЕПЛЕНИЕ
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in big settlements // in small settlements
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explored// non explored
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The criteria to evaluate the current condition of the sites. МЕЧКА
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ДРУГИ ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА РАЗВИТ НА АРХЕОЛОГИЯТА
Other possibilities for development of the archaeological sites
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Ideal scenario for development of the archaeological sites Longterm flexible mechanism for development of the cultural-historical heritage and its surrounding settlements
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unexplored archaeological site
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beginning of the archaeological excavations archaeology volunteer programs
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development of the water transport and cruises on the Danube river
expansion of the work process/ need of shelter in place ВОДЕН ТРАНСПОРТ И КРУИЗИ
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development of the history science
expansion of the work process/ need of shelter in place/ student participation
НАУКА И РАЗВИТИЕ
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archaeological interaction activities open for the public
ending of the excavations/ shelter to host visitors in place/ information provided
ИНТЕРАКТИВНА АРХЕОЛОГИЯ
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cultural and educational development
complete exhibited archaeological site for visits and education КУЛТУРА И ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ
Ideal scenario for development of the nearby settlements history museum Russe Russe municipality
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private investment
Other possibilities for development of the nearby settlements
NGOs
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deserted villages near the archaeological sites
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food supplies for the archaeological workers water sports on the Danube river
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food supplies and restauration for the archaeological workers tourism
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food supplies/ restauration/ guest houses for the archaeological workers
children’s education
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new visitors coming to the villages for the archaeological sites and tourism
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temporary events and festivals
village revitalisation
fishing and local culture development
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Concept modules Struktur as a result of the strategy.
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bedroom disposition in the Struktur module
kitchen disposition in the Struktur module
bathroom disposition in the Struktur module
laboratory disposition with storage space in the Struktur module
laboratory disposition with storage space in the Struktur module
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Concept model.
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Residential building on Vassil Levski str. located in Sofia, Bulgaria Academic project, 2017 Type: Building in a historical context
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Old buildings in Bulgaria are often neglected or even torn down for their central place in the city. The project’s plot is not empty - there is a building of national value on it, which is a cultural monument, protected by the law. The surroundings are also mostly old buildings, as the site is in Sofia city centre. The old building belonged to Nikola Imaretsky and was designed by one of the most prominent architects of his time - Nikola Lazarov, around 1910. Thus, this specific characteristic happens to be the accent of the whole project. The preservation and integration of the old volume become an important and interesting part of the process. The new building annexes the old one and both become one residential complex. This approach is an aspiration to the preservation of similar buildings in the city, as this increases the new volume’s worth and value. It is crucial to save our historical monuments and include them into contemporaneity and therefore, preserve the identity of the city. The project consists of three parts - adapting the old house for a more contemporary living; adding a connection between the two buildings, which also serves as an entrance; and the project of the new volume, which is a counterpoint to the aesthetics of the existing building. The old building’s specifics include oriel win-
dows, which span through 2 floors and are topped with turrets; a wooden balcony with columns, typical for the Bulgarian Secession; ornamentation and a striped façade. It is exactly the use of the stripes that connects the two buildings, as they spread horizontally over the new building and set its rhytm. On the other hand, the new volume’s openings confront the rythm of the stripes, similarly to the conflict of the old and the new. The new volume is situated on two streets with different regulations, so it changes its height. A metal mesh is being used to make the appearance more complete, and enclose the rooftop. The metal mesh also covers the connection between the buildings, giving it a sense of transparency and delicacy. It plays the role of atrium and a representative foyer, while preserving an interesting part of the old façade, whose windows give onto the atrium and create a theatrical like effect inside. Also, a big staircase leads to the upper floors of the new volume and enriches this connecting space. This atrium also reaches the inside garden which is used as a café during the warm seasons. The residential complex would eventually result in a curious contrast of old and new; of different shapes and materials in a constant competition/ completion with one another.
Site plan
annexing the new volume next to the historical building
addition of the connection between the two buildings
modelling of the new volume
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west elevation
south elevation
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north elevation
east elevation
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The No food
Eating – Alternative designs for Restaurants Competition, Non Architecture Competitions, FINALIST , 2017/8 Type: Utopian with: Kamila Drsata
“The aim of the “Eating” competition is to develop a design proposal for the restaurant typology, intended as a place of preparation and consumption of food. It is asked to the participants to create innovative and unconventional projects on this theme, questioning the very basis of the notion of restaurant.”
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The Non Architecture competitions are a series of nine competitions, concerning each one of the main spheres of life - sleeping, making, showing, eating etc. The main goal is to question the very nature of these actions and to break the architectural clichés, which concern them. The architectural education and profession are often very formal and, of course, practical, so these competitions turn into a nice and creative approach to oppose the traditional comfort of knowledge to something unusual, innovative or even eccentric, and utopic. This is a great possibility of not having drawings or straight lines and look back to the times when architects actually thought about utopias, created imaginary cities and ways of living. Being exempt of rules is the main rule and it can be amusing and satisfying for once. A great opportunity. With this proposal the very essence of the need of restaurants in the near future is reimagined and questioned.
The No-Food A place where taste is served The essential information needed to identify what we are eating is mostly given to us by the taste. Can’t taste be provoked by something much tinier, of almost unseizable size, like a molecule? The “No-Food” offers exactly that – taste, without the food. The guest will not be served food in the traditional way, but will just get the key part – a molecule full of taste. The creation of flavours with molecules is nearly infinite. You can have cheese, chocolate or chicken, without really having the actual food in your mouth. Amazing, isn’t it? So, once the molecule hits your tongue the receptors will send the information to your brain, where it will trigger the according memory. Not only will your brain recognize what taste it is. The various tastes, being perceived very individually, will as well evoke memories and emotions attached to it. With only one tiny molecule your brain will be triggered to create an actual meal in your head. Moreover, you can enjoy the meal in a very sophisticated and clean way - no smacking, no stuck pieces between your teeth, no speaking with a full mouth. Simply savouring the taste of food without any the troubles.
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House for a visually impaired person Academic project in Sofia, 2014
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The house is designed for a specific need - to be a comfortable place for a visually impaired person. The house remains completely ordinary, but is empty from the inside to make easier the movement and all of the functions are displaced as “pockets” on the façades. The project has been narrated as a story with the eyes of the public closed, so they could feel and explore it in an unusual way, rather than see it.
EASA competition Competition, 2014
This is a reflection of what combines three different arts - origami, fashion and philosophy, presented at the competition for the main selection of EASA.
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Movie nights Student cultural initiative, 2017-2018 42
“Movie nights� is a project of projection and discussion of movies of different genres from students for students. The purpose is broadening the perception and the thinking in the architectural field through the art of movies. The project included over twenty events.
Research The future of the panel complexes from the socialist period in Bulgaria, 2018
A troublesome question arises when looking at the Bulgarian cities - a majority of them is built in the 60ties and 70ties with the technology of pre-fabricated concrete. Their life expectancy was then supposed to be around 40 years. So, what happens when this time is over and we are on the edge of a second massive substi43 tution of the Bulgarian built environment?
Thank you.
