EPISODE · Jul 12, 2024 · 54 MIN
E11 Bulgarian Architect Returns From Italy and UK to Help Open a New Chapter for Historical Buildings
from Back2Bulgaria · host ЗаВръщане в България
Join us in this episode as we explore the journey of Christiana Branzalova, an architect from Sofia, Bulgaria. She studied architecture in the UK and Italy before establishing her own firm, Kanatitsa, in Bulgaria. We discuss Christiana's experiences and challenges, from cultural struggles in the UK to discovering beauty and aesthetics in Italy, and appreciating heritage buildings in Bulgaria. Christiana shares her work with the municipality of Hvoina to preserve a historic school, her efforts in renovating a socialist-era building in the Semkovo Coliving project, and the importance of community collaboration. We also talk about how growing up in Sofia shaped her, her love for Bulgarian cuisine and peaceful environments, and the importance of preserving Bulgaria's historical architecture. Christiana introduces "Open Buzludzha," a festival showcasing the potential of the Buzludzha monument through lectures, concerts, and 3D mapping. Don't miss Christiana’s inspiring story and insights on positive change in Bulgaria. Share this episode with friends who love architecture and heritage, and subscribe to our channel for more amazing stories! This Podcast is proudly hosted and run by ЗаВръщане в България Special thanks to BUBU Studio for letting us record in their office! At BUBU Studio, they believe in the philosophy of Brutal and Beautiful, delivering stunning visual work. Founded in 2010, BUBU Studio pioneers creativity in visual effects, serving international clients in the film and TV industries. They specialize in VFX, character creation, animation, compositing, editing, and color grading. They don't just produce; they craft. Show Notes: Kanatisa Website Open Buzluzha Fest Buzludzha Project Foundation Semkovo Coliving BUBU Studio ЗаВръщане в България Connect with Us: Instagram Linkedin Facebook Tik Tok
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Join us in this episode as we explore the journey of Christiana Branzalova, an architect from Sofia, Bulgaria. She studied architecture in the UK and Italy before establishing her own firm, Kanatitsa, in Bulgaria. We discuss Christiana's experiences and challenges, from cultural struggles in the UK to discovering beauty and aesthetics in Italy, and appreciating heritage buildings in Bulgaria. Christiana shares her work with the municipality of Hvoina to preserve a historic school, her efforts in renovating a socialist-era building in the Semkovo Coliving project, and the importance of community collaboration. We also talk about how growing up in Sofia shaped her, her love for Bulgarian cuisine and peaceful environments, and the importance of preserving Bulgaria's historical architecture. Christiana introduces "Open Buzludzha," a festival showcasing the potential of the Buzludzha monument through lectures, concerts, and 3D mapping. Don't miss Christiana’s inspiring story and insights on positive change in Bulgaria. Share this episode with friends who love architecture and heritage, and subscribe to our channel for more amazing stories! This Podcast is proudly hosted and run by ЗаВръщане в България Special thanks to BUBU Studio for letting us record in their office! At BUBU Studio, they believe in the philosophy of Brutal and Beautiful, delivering stunning visual work. Founded in 2010, BUBU Studio pioneers creativity in visual effects, serving international clients in the film and TV industries. They specialize in VFX, character creation, animation, compositing, editing, and color grading. They don't just produce; they craft. Show Notes: Kanatisa Website Open Buzluzha Fest Buzludzha Project Foundation Semkovo Coliving BUBU Studio ЗаВръщане в България Connect with Us: Instagram Linkedin Facebook Tik Tok
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