TN ARCHITECTURE STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE OF HAPPINESS


Architect Tina Nikolova creates buildings where life is easy and enjoyable

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International experience, inspiration drawn from working in Bulgaria and a passion for innovation, creativity and quality – the architectural studio of architect Tina Nikolova is built on this rare combination of skills, qualities and life circumstances, and creates residential, commercial and public building projects with one clear focus: the comfort and happiness of the residents and users.

You have an MA from the ENSA de Paris-La-Villette, one of France's leading schools of architecture. How did this affect your professional approach and your practice in Bulgaria?

Studying in France brought me many positives. Living independently abroad gave me confidence and taught me how to deal with all kinds of situations. All of this broadened my outlook. The French have a different approach to design, a more artistic one. In Bulgaria we tend to approach things in a far more conservative way, due to the specifics of our location and the regulatory framework. I definitely prefer that.

If I have to be honest, however, I would not recommend that future architects study entirely abroad.

In our profession, the community and colleagues are extremely important. When I started working in Bulgaria I had to get up to speed very quickly. After returning, the most difficult thing was finding "my" people. I have the incredible good fortune to work with a unique team of fellow engineers. Without their support nothing would have been possible. And I am endlessly grateful for that.

It is good for an architect to travel, but they must remember their "roots". At least that is what I believe.

In the design of residential buildings, is there such a thing as a specific Bulgarian "terroir" that requires more specific architectural solutions and, if so, what are these particular features?

I do not think there is, and more importantly, I do not think there should be a specific "terroir". Any architectural solution should primarily be guided by context. In the work of an architect, the surrounding environment is key. Of course, we have many constraints that we must comply with – planning parameters, regulatory requirements, zones with monuments of immovable cultural heritage, and so on.

When it comes to single-family residential buildings, our role is to "guide" our clients, not to determine what is good for them.

I had a lecturer at university who repeated to the point of exhaustion that projects are not the architect's "children", but buildings that must fulfil functions rather than satisfy certain aesthetic expectations.

Function determines form, not the other way round. Every project is unique. Each time I start with a blank sheet, with a sense of excitement as if it were my very first project. It is exciting to know that, in time, a new building will be constructed on the basis of the approved design documentation – a building where someone will live, have a family and be happy (I hope). A happy client is the greatest reward for me. I like knowing that happy people live in the spaces I have designed.

What is your philosophy as a professional? What do you try to achieve with your projects?

Architecture is a unique profession. One of the few in which "something is created out of nothing". The responsibility we carry as professionals is enormous. With our knowledge and skills we can, and do, change the physical environment around us. This is a huge social and professional responsibility.

An architect is either criticised or praised. There is no middle ground. That is what makes it so particular.

With every project I try to take an individual approach. Every client has different requirements and needs. As a professional, I try as much as possible to imagine the everyday life and needs of each person who seeks my services.

With every project I try to achieve the highest possible quality of space, while leaving room for my clients' imagination, so that they can create different configurations and arrangements within their homes that correspond to their needs as they change over the years.

Why do clients choose to partner with TN Architecture Studio?

TN Architecture Studio is my small dream come true. Through our projects I strive to respond to the individual needs of every client. I have the incredible good fortune to work with wonderful colleagues, without whom nothing I do would be possible.

An architect cannot accomplish the entire task alone. That is why clients can choose us – because we are able to provide answers even to the most challenging questions.

0889 624 248
nikolova@tinarch.com
tinanklv@gmail.com
www.tinarch.com

TN Architecture Studio: Архитектура на щастието

Арх. Тина Николова създава сгради, в които животът е лесен и приятен

Чуждестранен опит, вдъхновение, почерпено от работата в България, страст към иновацията, креативността и качеството - архитектурното студио на арх. Тина Николова стъпва на тази рядка комбинация от умения, качества и житейски обстоятелства, и създава проекти за жилищни, търговски и обществени сгради, в които фокусът е един: удобството и щастието на обитателите и хората, които ги използват.

Завършила сте ENSA de Paris-La-Villette, един от водещите архитектурни университети във Франция. Как се отрази това на професионалния ви подход и практиката ви в България?

Следването във Франция ми донесе много позитиви. Самостоятелният живот в чужбина ми даде самочувствие и ме научи да се справям във всевъзможни ситуации. Всичко това обогати мирогледа ми. Французите имат различен подход към проектирането, по-артистичен. В България подхождаме доста по-консервативно, поради спецификите на местоположението ни и нормативната уредба. Това определено ми допада повече.

Ако трябва да съм откровена, обаче, не бих препоръчала на бъдещите архитекти да следват изцяло в чужбина.

В нашата професия, общността и колегите са изключително важни. Започвайки работа в България ми се наложи много бързо да "вляза в час". След като се върнах, най-трудното беше да намеря "своите" хора. Имам невероятния късмет да работя с уникален екип от колеги инженери. Без тяхната подкрепа нищо нямаше да бъде възможно. И съм безкрайно благодарна за това.

За един архитект е добре да пътува, но трябва да помни "корените си". Така поне мисля аз.

В проектирането на жилищни сгради има ли такова нещо като специфичен български "тероар", който изисква по-специфични архитектурни решения и ако да - какви са тези особености?

Не смятам, че има и по-важното - че не трябва да има специфичен "тероар". Всяко архитектурно решение би трябвало да бъде основно водено от контекста. В работата на архитекта, заобикалящата среда е ключова. Разбира се, имаме много ограничения, с които трябва да се съобразяваме - устройствени показатели, нормативни актове, зони, в които има паметници на недвижимото културно наследство и т.н.

Когато става въпрос за еднофамилни жилищни сгради, нашата работа е да "насочваме" клиентите, а не да определяме какво е добро за тях.

Имах един преподавател в университета, който повтаряше до втръсване, че проектите не са "чеда" на архитекта, а сгради, които трябва да изпълняват функции, а не да отговарят на определени естетически изисквания.

Функцията определя формата, а не обратното. Всеки проект е уникален, всеки път започвам от белия лист с едно вълнение, все едно това отново е първият ми проект. Вълнуващо е да знаеш, че след време по одобрената проектна документация ще се изгради нова сграда, в която някой ще живее, ще има семейство и ще бъде щастлив (надявам се). Щастливият клиент е най-голямата награда за мен. Приятно ми е да знам, че в проектираното от мен пространство живеят щастливи хора.

Каква е личната ви философия като професионалист? Какво се опитвате да постигнете с проектите си?

Архитектурата е особена професия. Една от малкото, с които "от нищо, се прави нещо". Отговорността, която носим като професионалисти, е огромна. Със своите знания и умения можем и променяме физическата среда около нас. Това е огромна социална и професионална отговорност.

Архитектът е или охулен или похвален. Средно положение няма. Това е особеното.

С всеки проект се опитвам да имам индивидуален подход. Всеки клиент има различни потребности и нужди. Лично като професионалист се опитвам максимално да си представя ежедневието и нуждите на всеки един човек, потърсил услугите ми.

Опитвам се с всеки проект да постигна максимално качество на пространството, като оставям свобода на въображението на клиентите си, за да могат да получат различни конфигурации и подредби в жилищата си, които да съответстват на променящите се през годините нужди.

Защо клиентите избират да партнират с ТН Архитектурно Студио?

ТН Архитектурно студио е моята малка сбъдната мечта. Чрез проектите си се стремя да отговоря на индивидуалните потребности на всеки клиент. Имам невероятния късмет да работя със страхотни колеги, без които нищо от това, което правя, няма как да се случи.

Един архитект сам не може да свърши цялата задача, която му е поставена. Така че клиентите могат да изберат нас, защото можем да отговорим и на най-трудните въпроси.

0889 624 248
nikolova@tinarch.com
tinanklv@gmail.com
www.tinarch.com

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