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The buildings of 2009 - the winnerrs are already selected.

14.12.2009

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Objects of public importance, bold investments in the regions; buildings, which pledged to implement and cleared functionality interesting conversions and projects originated modern urban areas, were award winners in the eighth edition of the National Contest Building of the Year. The jury also assess best practices and trends in contemporary architecture, construction and investment, respect for the environment and advances in design and development of architectural images.

Jury regulation change by deciding to broadcast only winners in various categories, and to set special prizes for interesting and innovative achievements. This approach corresponds to the European practice, and align the regulation of the competition with similar calls for building conversions. House of the Year was Vitosha Tulip (investor: Aphie Europe Bulgaria EOOD; Architect: LP Consult; implementation: Galchev Engineering Group; constructor: Yavor Boshnakov Eng, Eng Nicholas Deretev. Low-residential development with richly landscaped courtyards meeting at highest criteria for this type of complexes, including a number of additional facilities - pool, spa and sports center. The functionality of the complex, the specific design and secured facilities meet the criteria of modern inhabitant of the capital. The jury will evaluate the modern realization, and a new approach to environment - building the infrastructure around the project.

In the category "Public buildings with business functions" award winning redevelopment and adaptation of one of the most emblematic buildings in the city center - Office Building Al (investor: Bellevue Property Management; Architect: Omega Arhitekts - arh.Konstantin Antonov, Arch. Bitrakov Ivan; contractor : Glavbolgarstroy AD; constructor: inzh.Ivan Marchokov). Building where, in addition to offices and shops, is the famous shop "Rose" has begun to build in 1905, and over the decades have been a number of reconstruction and upgrading, but without the necessary increase in the structural safety of the building. The jury appreciates the fact that the current reconstruction is fully preserved architectural image and style, continuing the tradition and compromise to the urban environment, having made the necessary strengthening.

Building of the Year category in the new "multi-functional building is office buildings, commercial and residential complex" Royal City "in Plovdiv (investor:" Galaxy Property Group Ltd., Winery Cave AD; architect: Sector Architect Ltd., Arch. Atanas Panov, contractor: SC "Arnaudov Ltd., Sienit Ltd.; constructor: Assoc Prof. Yordan Milev). The site marks the beginning of modern urban area, which is marked by the jury. The distinction highlights the value of the architectural conversion, high quality construction, comfort, variety of services and entertainment, excellent infrastructure and location of the complex

City hotel of the year is Ventura Hotel Varna (investor: Mikrospektar Ltd., Krassimir Botoucharova; architect: Arch. Vladimir Popov, Arch. Krassimir Petrov, Arch. Neychev Velin, interior Botoucharova Krassimir; implementation: Stimex Ltd., Stoyan Stoyanov; constructor : Eng Petranka Marinova). The jury assessed the remarkable transformation of an abandoned neighborhood Heat, type the Soviet project and its transformation into a modern boutique hotel. In the reconstruction volume is reserved to the building's external walls and chimneys. Building shelters, in addition to basic functions - a small city hotel with three differently decorated rooms, restaurants, bar - gallery and installation for the production of "live" beer, which is exhibited in the interior. This type of reconstruction is characterized by a number of industrial zones in major European cities, with the prize jury wanted to encourage creativity and the search for new understanding of these areas and in Bulgarian cities. Special Prize of the General sponsor of the Euromarket Group and organizer, in the same category receive Spa Hotel Persenk in Devin (investor: Persenk Spa Hotel - Devin Ltd., Architect: "PALACE" Ltd., Arch. Palazova Elizabeth and arch. Kostadin Palazov; performer: "Ca and Mi Ltd.; constructor: Forestry Project, Eng Dicho Dichev). Award account the unique synergy created by the first business hotel in the city, which combines opportunities for conference tourism, recreation and promotion of the Rhodope Mountains as a tourist destination.

Vacation Hotel of the year is "RIU Pravets Resort" in Pravets - luxury hotel complex with a golf course and spa built modern holiday destination for tourism of the highest category. Implementation fits harmoniously into the environment, following environmental criteria. The jury assessed a combination of options for conference and holiday tourism near Sofia, which provides "RIU Pravets Resort". Investor is Terra Tour Service EOOD; architect: Proarch AD, Arch. Valentin Dobrev; performer: "GP Group Ltd., designer: Prof. Pauline Mihailov.

In the same category the jury awarded a special prize for the overall renovation design and reconstruction of Oasis Hotel in Riviera Holiday Club, made with respect to the original image and the focus and development of Mediterranean style building. Preserved is the harmony between architecture and nature. Achieved are impressive design solutions through the interior colors, materials, lighting and furniture. Investor is the Riviera AD; architect: Triaksis Ltd., arh. Kovachev, "Union Correct Ltd, Arch. Stefanov; performer:" Express Garantion Ltd.; Style Story Ltd.; constructor: inzh.Desislav Merakov, Svetlana Nikolchev Eng.

Oasis Resort & Spa in Lozenets is a building year in the category "Holiday Resorts" (investor: Interbild Ltd.; architect: Lubomir Semerdzhiev LSI Architects and Engineers Ltd; artist: Diana Commerce Ltd.-1; constructor: Lubomir Semerdzhiev LSI Architects and Engineers Ltd.). In The construction details are taken of existing trees and hundreds of former paths to achieve better zoning of the site and disposal of residential groups and communications. The rich heritage of different tree species is preserved and enriched. Architectural and urban decision largely preserves the relief of the terrain. Overall image is a synthesis of the complex architecture of the Mediterranean and Balkan elements. In the holiday village are not moving cars. The jury assessed the luxurious and stylish conversion, ecological construction and environmental tolerance towards such direction for the development of similar complexes in Bulgarian resorts.

Commercial Building of the Year is Bourgas Plaza - the first commercial center of modern type of Burgas. Investor of the complex, which is located on the first Carrefour hypermarket in Bulgaria is Bourgas Plaza SA; architect is "Planning Ltd., Contractor: AT Engineering 2000 Ltd.; constructor: ET Zheko Evtimov. Prize reported advantages of the facility, designed according to international best practice for this kind of buildings, including evaluating the spatial distribution, visibility of the shops and easy navigation for visitors. With its excellent location, Bourgas Plaza has a unique advantage to be part of a powerful commercial destination, which brings together in one neighborhood, a number of leading commercial companies.

Building of the Year in the category "Production buildings and logistics centers is a logistic center for Business Park Sofia Airport Center. It is excellent for premium conversion, consistent with the highest standard for this kind of buildings in terms of size and technical specifications. Investor is Tishman International Group Kampanis af "," GE Real Estate - Central Europe & B Yistarn; architect: Proarch - Arch. Maya Yovcheva; "Intarh - Arch. Maria Popmarkova; contractor: Horizont-Ivanov Ltd; constructor: Eng Krasimir Bachvarov.

The logistics center is part of future multifunctional business park Sofia Airport Center and consists of three separate logistic buildings, parks, meeting international standards and parking spaces for tenants and visitors.

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