New City library competition Varna Bulgaria 2016

About This Project

the municipality of varna and the chamber of architects in bulgaria – varna invite bulgarian and foreign architects in an open international architectural competition for a new building of varna regional library. the competition aims to collect under one roof the library’s collection, now spread in 6 different buildings, and at the same time to create a new and active public space in the centre of the city. the competition area is locked between „osmi primorski polk“ boulevard, “bratya miladinovi” and “professor marin drinov” streets, and the municipality hall of varna.the main spatial landmark in the area is the municipality hall of varna, which was completed in 1981. with its 17 floors, well developed surrounding space, commanding silhouette and singular materials it dominates perception of the whole area. presently, the competition area combines the functions of a park with those of an open-air parking lot for the needs of varna municipality.