Daniela Petkova and her master's degree at the Technical University of Stuttgart, specializing in architecture and urban planning during the summer semester of 2018.
The first question is related to the observation, analysis and valuation of the urban planning processes from the beginning of Tabaco City in the 20th century till today. The purpose is to accomplish a possible vision which integrates this so-called “ghost area” with Plovdiv city.
The second question deals mainly with the reconstruction of the Tobacco warehouse of Kudoglu, one of the emblematic Tobacco warehouses in the city with cultural value.
After examining the current condition of the buildings of Tabaco city ensemble it was clear for me that preservation of all warehouses is not the right decision. I created a scenario in which the fulfilment contains several steps. The most important step is the preservation of only the cultural objects, like the warehouse Kudoglu. The next move could be ‘’filling’’ the missing warehouse spaces (buildings in really bad condition or ruins). New modern typologies are coming on their places, their structure remains of the old ones, but more optimized. They should be used for rentable living or co-working spaces. This solution aims not only for helping the fast-growing population of the city but simultaneously to wake up the interest of new investments. The free area concept of Tobacco city contains a mesh of different space types and surfaces, creating dynamic lines between all new and old buildings. Extending the main pedestrian street of Plovdiv through Ivan Vazov street
The warehouse of Kudoglu works like the main entrance of the area and should be used as a representative public building. The concept is using the space
My master thesis was a real motivation for me! I hope that we all can give rise to one new face of Tobacco city.
A face where innovation and modernism are the future but our history cannot be allowed to sink into oblivion.
Arch. Daniela Petkova
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In case of interest to discuss or develop the presented idea you can contact Arch. Petkova through e-mail: daniela.atanasova.petkova@gmail.com