Atanas Ganev Portfolio for Masters Degree Application

Interior Architecture &Design Portfolio

SELECTED WORKS 2020 - 2023

VINES COMMUNITY PROJECT The Peckam Levels building is designed with a range of programmes such as cinema theaters, Frank’s Cafe, mini golf course and many shops, bars, food stalls and coffeshops.

My main idea is to create a link between people in the community through the power of plants and coffee.

I observed Peckam Rye and discovered the thousands of posters layered on walls. The softness that the layering creates inspired me.

I experimented with layering and gluing together newspaper pages and then cut them in pieces. Once cut they created a beautiful vine-like shapes.

A tunnel is built to create the foundation for vines to grow on and to create a beautiful athomesphere. The tunnels has gaps between for light to pass through, but also to create that softer pathway for people heading to Peckam Levels or their homes.

Vines Coffee would be a community spot where people can exchange cuttings, seeds or just come to hang out and pot their cuttings while enjoying a warm cup of coffee.

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Plan of proposal Plan 1:200

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Section A 1:50

PHYSICAL MODEL

Final Final models models

CONCEPT EXPERIMENTATIONS

Junction of bamboo and concrete connection

SCULPTURES IN THE AIR Smooth and cold concrete sculptures will be the centerpieces of the store, complementing the timeless feeling of the client’s vision. Processed bamboo is used to hold the sculptures, connecting them from floor to ceiling and wall. It also serves to connect some sculptures together and act as clothing railings.

Section of junction. Scale 1:5

Metal bolt connecting the bamboo and the concrete is supporting the junction.

Axonometric drawing 1:200

ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS

Adaptation - Perspec tives Perspective drawings

Adaptation - Final Proposal Or thographic Drawing SHIPPING CONTAINER ADAPTATION B

Scale 1:20

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In the first-year, first-semester project, we were tasked with designing a space within a standard-sized shipping container for a specific professional individual.

The space was intended to serve as a combined living and working area.

For my project, I envisioned a living and working space tailored for a YouTuber. This design focused on optimizing natural light intake and accommodating controlled lighting setups. The concept also incorporated several movable components, as stipulated in the project requirements. These components included a convertible bed/sofa, an expandable area achieved through moving doors and slinding glass ceiling, concealed curtains, and a rooftop terrace.

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AUTOCAD DRAWINGS OF FINAL PROPOSAL

utoC AD - Adaption Proposal

Adaptation - Use of space

Adaptation - Use of space

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Adaptation - Use of space B Plan

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Section AA

Section BB - Night time

Section BB - Day time Use of space 32

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Adaptation - Final Proposal Model MOVABLE COMPONENTS SHOWN WITH DRAWINGS AND MODEL Adaptation - Final Proposal Model

Adaptation - Moving Par t s Foldable bed. Providing extra storage and space.

Adaptation - Final Proposal Model

Hidden curtains. Can be used to dim the space for controlled light or to be used as backdrops.

Glass doors can be hidden in the wall by gliding them in.

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PLOVDIV’S TOBACCO CITY DISERTATION RESEARCH

The Kudoglou Warehouses Style: Art nouveau Status: Derelict

Neoclassical & Art Nouveau Regenerated into a offices and apartments

Academic Portfolio

The Kudoglou Warehouses Style: Neoclassical Status: Regenerated into a sports centre

The Kudoglou Warehouses Number of floors: 5 Style: Art nouveau Status: Derelict

Style: Neoclassical & Art Nouveau Status: Regenerated into a temporary gallery space by “Plovdiv 2019”

The Kudoglou Warehouses Number of floors: 5 Style: Art nouveau Status: Derelict

The Kudoglou Warehouses Number of floors: 4 Style: Neoclassical Status: Regenerated into a sports centre

Style: Neoclassical & Art Nouveau Status: Regenerated into a palazzo type - commercial ground floor and private upper floors Number of floors: 5 Style: Modernist & Vernacular Status: Derelict

Number of floors: 5 Style: Vernacular Status: Derelict Number of floors: 6 Style: Art Nouveau & Modernist Status: Derelict

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Number of floors: 6 Style: Neoclassical & Art Nouveau Status: Regenerated into a offices and apartments

Number of floors: 6 Style: Neoclassical & Art Nouveau Status: Regenerated into a temporary gallery space by “Plovdiv 2019”

Number of floors: 6 Style: Neoclassical & Art Nouveau Status: Regenerated into a palazzo type - commercial ground floor and private upper floors

Building Scale – 1 : 500 Plovdiv tobacco city - Tobacco warehouse typological classification.

Academic POrtfolio

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Plovdiv

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Style: Vernacular Status: Derelict

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Style: Art Nouveau Status: Regenerated into a palazzo type - commercial ground floor and private upper floors Number of floors: 5 Style: Modernist & Vernacular Status: Derelict

Style: Art Nouveau Status: Derelict

Style: Art Nouveau Status: Derelict

Number of floors: 5 Style: Vernacular Status: Derelict

Number of floors: 4 Style: Modernist Status: Derelict

Thesis Design Project – Plovdiv’s Tobacco City – Axonometric Plovdiv’s Tobacco City - Tobacco Warehouse Typological Classification

Number of floors: 3 Style: Art Nouveau Status: Regenerated into a palazzo type - commercial ground floor and private upper floors

Number of floors: 5 Style: Art Nouveau Status: Derelict Number of floors: 4 Style: Modernist Status: Derelict

VENTSI VIDELOV

Number of floors: 5 Style: Art Nouveau Status: Derelict

Number Style: Ar Status: Number of floors: 3 Style: Art Nouveau Status: Derelict

MArch Architectural Portfolio (ARB/RIBA Part 2) Building Scale – 1 : 500 Building Scale – 1 : 500 Plovdiv tobacco city - Tobacco warehouse typological classification.

Plovdiv tobacco city - Tobacco warehouse typological classification.

Architectural Assistant Part 2

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Plovdiv

Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse

Van Nelle Tobacco, Coffee and Tea Factory

Kudoglou Tobacco Warehouses

Liverpool

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Plovdiv Tobacco Warehouses Façade & Tectonic Fragments

Hub - Final proposal

SOCIAL HUB PROJECT

First floor

Second floor

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Video presentation from my first year’s project the social hub.

Hub - Section Scale 1:100

Digital Design Diary

Hub - Final proposal

Autocad plan

Hub - Staircase development Hub - Staircase development Wood was removed and staircase was left with glass railing.

Staircase material is concrete.

Wood was removed and staircase was left with glass railing.

Staircase material is concrete.

Hub - Section Scale 1:50

Third floor

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Section AA

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Staircase renders and drawings

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Hub - Coffee Shop and social area

RENDERS OF FINAL PROPOSAL Digital Design Diary Coffee shop renders

Hub - Second and thrd floor

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Ground floor and first floor renders

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Hub - Rhino renders Building exterior

EXTERIOR CHANGES

Hub -Materials

Hub - Perspective

Perspective renders

Brick - Interior and exterior walls

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Glass paneling for natural light during the day.

Due to the large amount of plants natural light is vital.

Solar roof tiles to generate its own power during the day and store energy for the night.

Solar roof tiles

Polished concrete flooring

Small terraces for outdoor plants and more social space.

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Exterior features

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Plan and elevation renders 1:200

Blur Building Technical study Swiss Expo 2002, Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland

Model shows the tensegrity principle - A system of isolated components under compression inside a network of continuous tension.

The tensegrity structure allows the building to stand and have a tremendous support. In the above axonometric you can see a cluster of junctions and how they support the pole by pulling it from four sides and creating the tension.

This is the plan of the building at scale 1:100 This temporary installation has a lightweight tensegrity structure. It’s a steel building relying on steel poles and cables for support.

Section of the Bulr Building showing how the poles are supported by cables.

A plan of a junction between steel structure and cables at scale 1:1

Blur Building

Swiss Expo 2002, Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland

This is an axonometric drawing of the junction showing how the cables are connected to the steel structure.

Physical model

ESCAPE WITHIN THE CITY My project, “Escape within the City”, envisions the transformation of a former Victorian bathhouse into an eco-conscious spa haven, merging sustainable design with nature-inspired elements. This thesis project takes a proactive stance by curating a luxury space with a sustainable ethos, exclusively catering to low-income earners. The aim is to provide a haven of well-being and relaxation, addressing financial inequality within London and offering an inclusive sanctuary that fosters a sense of community and equality, redefining the concept of accessible wellness.

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Outdoor areas 3D printed physical model 1:100 scale

Ground floor

At our transformed Victorian bath house, visi indulge in a blissful spa experience or unwind floor coffee shop. The spa offers a sanctuary of guests can enjoy personalized treatments and relaxation and well-being. Meanwhile, the coff cozy indoor and outdoor seating area, serving and delectable treats for guests to enjoy while ambiance of the surroundings. Whether seeki moment of leisure, our venue offers a delightf

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Basement floor -2

Basement floor -1 Scale 1:100

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Outdoor cafe on ground floor

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND INTIMACY REDEFINED Concept development and section

Escape within the city Churchyard, London 7-8 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3TJ

I really wanted to explore the idea of intimacy and played around with one of my drawings.

I filled in the gap between and realized that what I’m getting is true intimacy.

Tried to put them slightly apart as they are ready to kiss to show that intimacy doesn’t need touch.

I know I’d like to show that level of intimacy through my design.

To show intimacy I layered a small concept model and came up with the idea of a semi intimate pods.

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PURE FLOW PROJECT The “PureFlow CliLab” is a water filtration initiative targeting limited clean drinking water access for the homeless. It creates a sustainable filtration system with advanced technology, placed near homeless gatherings. This not only provides vital water but also boosts community hygiene and health.

By offering reliable purified water, the project enhances the well-being and dignity of homeless individuals.

Redisigned roof

Moreover, our site doubles as an immersive educational hub for children aged 5 to 16. Focused on climate change and water pollution, the experience combines fun and information through interactive elements and performers. This bridges the knowledge gap on pressing issues, engaging the younger generation effectively.

Gift shop

Laboratory space

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Redesigned horse ramp for use in the immersive experience Each step lowers the turbidity of the water to produce clean, drinkable water.

n is a method of purifying water by a bed of sand and gravel. The probiological activity of microorganisms layer of the sand, known as the bio-

Staircase for access to the lab

Staircase for easy access to end of experience and gift shop High Turbidity

Low Turbidity

erting canal water to drinking water tion are as follows:

Access to canal Clear

Murky

Last step of filtration through activated carbon and clean water storage happens in this well

1 Pre-treatment: The canal water is passed through a coarse screen to remove large debris and then through a sedimentation basin to allow suspended particles to settle out.

Theatre room First to third step of slow sand filtration of the canal water happens in this well

Our Team & Clients

Development

Our team will be split in two:

2 We will also have a team of three to run our immersive experience.

A host taking everyone up through the revamped horse ramp equiped wiht infra red to recreate the tempeture the scientists expect Earth to reach in 100 years.

Two actors in our two separate stops on the first floor.

One talking about the Climate Change through fun and immersive theatre.

Lastly, the second actor will be showing how polluted the canal water is in the tank at the lab and talking about water polution.

Educating the kids how to improve and why it is so important.

Filtration: The water is then passed through a bed of sand and gravel, where microorganisms in the biofilm remove impurities and pathogens.

5 3 Disinfection: The filtered water is then disinfected to kill any remaining pathogens. This can be done by adding chlorine or other disinfectants.

Finally, water is passed through a activated carbon filter to remove any remaining dissolved impurities, chemical and any bad taste or odor.

Our scientists will be responsible for the water filtration and making sure everythin operates smoothly. They will also be researching new ways to improve water quality.

The other part of our team will doing admin and general jobs like baristas, maintenance

staff, etc.

Location: Canal Museum

4 Post-treatment: The water is then passed through another sedimentation basin to remove any remaining particles, and then through a fine screen to remove any remaining debris.

Decided on a new roof with a window.

Developments: Addition of a skylight Homeless people in need of clean water 5 - 16 year old

Drawings ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS AND PHYSICAL MODEL

Scale: 1:50 Ground floor

First floor

Plan 1:100

Scale: 1:50

Physical model Scale 1:50

The Threatre room will be playing a variety of climate related documentaries.

jected screening area for organized events and game-watching.

Neon LED lights

THE HANGOUT HUB

Acoustic wooden panels Ceiling halo

Vine leaves

Oak wood

Cherry coloured oak wood

Introducing “The Hangout Hub” – a visionary student social space merging connectivity, recreation, and presentation, an accomplishment that recently earned me a notable university award. Boasting an array of entertainment options, from traditional board games to modern video games, alongside a versatile projected screening area for events, the hub provides an immersive platform for students to engage, compete, and present. This project transcends recreation, fostering community and talent, and stands as a testament to reimagined student experiences. Join us in embracing the future of social spaces, recognized with a distinguished university award in my name.

Sockets

Oak slats

Cushions for comfortable seating

For health and safety we ensured to have LED lighs going up the stairs and around the seat so students can walk around safely during screening sessions.

Tiered bench for students to sit

Project currently in development on the University of Westminster, Marylebone campus.

Renders of the Hangout Hub