STANEV DESIGNS: DESIGNING SPACES WITH IDENTITY


For architect Ivko Stanev, every project begins with the person who will inhabit it

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Listening comes before drawing – because architecture, at its best, should transform a client's aspirations into a place created specifically for them.

When you start a new project, what comes first?

The client. Every project starts with listening carefully and understanding not only what the client needs, but also what they imagine and aspire to. When I present the first concept, my ambition is for the client to recognise their dream in it – perhaps even something they have felt but have not been able to express in architectural terms. Of course, every project is shaped by its context, function, budget and technical requirements. But these parameters should work together with the client's vision rather than replace it. Architecture is ultimately created for people, and I believe that should remain at the heart of the entire design process.

Is there a distinctive architectural language behind Stanev Designs?

I am drawn to clean, well-defined forms, natural materials and, above all, functionality. These are principles that consistently influence my work. At the same time, I don't believe in imposing the same architectural formula on every project. Each building should respond to its particular client, purpose and surroundings. The architect's role is to bring all these elements together into a coherent whole with its own identity.

What makes designing an individual house particularly special?

A house is perhaps the most personal form of architecture. It should be created specifically around the people who will live there – their habits, needs, preferences and way of life. I do not believe a home should ever feel as though it has come from a template. For me, one of the most rewarding moments in the entire process is presenting a concept and seeing the client become as excited and inspired by it as I am. That is when I know the project has truly connected with the person it was created for.

Does this approach change when working on larger projects?

The client's objectives remain fundamental, regardless of scale. With larger residential or hospitality developments, however, many more factors have to work together. My responsibility as an architect is to find the solution that responds to the client's vision while maintaining the principles I consider essential: functionality, architectural quality and a meaningful relationship with the surrounding environment. I don't believe these should be sacrificed simply because a project becomes larger or more complex. On the contrary, this is where architecture has to bring together creative ambition and rational decision-making particularly carefully.

What do you want people to feel when they experience a space designed by Stanev Designs?

Calm and inspiration. Architecture surrounds us for a significant part of our lives, so I believe it should contribute positively to the way we feel. Proportion, light, materials, views, textures and functionality all influence our experience of a place. Ultimately, I would describe my understanding of architecture very simply: "Architecture means comfort for all senses."

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STANEV DESIGNS: Проектиране на пространства със собствена идентичност

За арх. Ивко Станев всеки проект започва с човека, който ще го обитава. Преди чертането идва внимателното изслушване – защото архитектурата в най-добрия си вид трябва да превърне стремежите и мечтите на клиента в място, създадено специално за него.

Когато започвате нов проект, кое е водещото за вас?

Клиентът. Всеки проект започва с внимателно изслушване и разбиране не само на това, от което клиентът се нуждае, но и на това, което си представя и към което се стреми. Когато представям първата концепция, моята цел е клиентът да разпознае в нея своята мечта – а понякога дори нещо, което е усещал, но не е успявал да изрази с езика на архитектурата. Разбира се, всеки проект се определя и от своя контекст, функция, бюджет и технически изисквания. Но тези параметри трябва да работят заедно с визията на клиента, а не да я заменят. В крайна сметка архитектурата се създава за хората и вярвам, че именно това трябва да остане в центъра на целия процес на проектиране.

Има ли разпознаваем архитектурен език зад Stanev Designs?

Привличат ме чистите и ясни форми, естествените материали и преди всичко функционалността. Това са принципи, които последователно присъстват в работата ми. В същото време не вярвам в налагането на една и съща архитектурна формула върху всеки проект. Всяка сграда трябва да отговаря на конкретния клиент, предназначението си и заобикалящата я среда. Ролята на архитекта е да обедини всички тези елементи в едно хармонично цяло със собствена идентичност.

Какво прави проектирането на еднофамилна къща толкова специално за вас?

Къщата е може би най-личната форма на архитектура. Тя трябва да бъде създадена специално за хората, които ще живеят в нея – според техните навици, потребности, предпочитания и начин на живот. Не вярвам, че един дом трябва да създава усещането, че е направен по готов калъп. За мен един от най-удовлетворяващите моменти в целия процес е представянето на концепцията и моментът, в който виждам, че клиентът е толкова развълнуван и вдъхновен от нея, колкото съм и аз. Тогава разбирам, че проектът наистина е достигнал до човека, за когото е създаден.

Променя ли се този подход, когато работите по по-мащабни проекти?

Целите и желанията на клиента остават основополагащи независимо от мащаба. При по-големите жилищни или туристически проекти обаче много повече фактори трябва да бъдат обединени и да работят заедно. Моята отговорност като архитект е да намеря решение, което отговаря на визията на клиента, като същевременно запазва принципите, които смятам за основни: функционалност, архитектурно качество и пълноценно взаимодействие със заобикалящата среда. Не смятам, че трябва да се прави компромис с тези принципи само защото проектът става по-голям или по-сложен. Напротив – именно тогава архитектурата трябва особено внимателно да съчетае творческата амбиция с рационалните решения.

Какво искате да почувстват хората, когато попаднат в пространство, проектирано от Stanev Designs?

Спокойствие и вдъхновение. Архитектурата ни заобикаля през значителна част от живота ни, затова вярвам, че тя трябва да влияе положително върху начина, по който се чувстваме. Пропорциите, светлината, материалите, гледките, текстурите и функционалността – всичко това определя начина, по който преживяваме едно пространство. В крайна сметка бих описал разбирането си за архитектурата съвсем просто: "Добрата архитектура е комфорт за всички сетива."

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