[ Type ]
Architecture
[ Description ]
Project Green corridor on 14-th line is an investigation of the former railway of Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria, and a proposal for integrating the trace into the city and further looking into a specific neighborhood, analyzing the territories there, the shift of the ownership of land and future potentials for integrating all of the interventions into a system, connected by the line.
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[ Year ]
2017
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A multilayered approach.
Investigating the potential of the former industrial railway of Sofia, the project adopted a multilayered analytical approach. It began by mapping the line's historical trace: its formation, its enduring influence on the urban fabric, and its interaction with surrounding land parcels. This historical context was followed by an analysis of its current relationship with other major transport arteries. Ultimately, the project assesses its present state to propose how it can be reshaped and seamlessly integrated into the vibrant life of Sofia.
Sofia is a green city.
Although it has evolved significantly under different forms of governance, a unique urban skeleton remains. This structure allows its radial parks to be unified by the Line—a 40-kilometer linear park, encircling the center.
A seamless path, unbothered by cars or traffic lights.
The neighborhood
Zooming in to the neighborhood scale, the analysis focused on the remaining land and its specific zoning and administrative status in terms of urban planning. This granular assessment underpins the core goal: to propose a collaborative approach—a public-private partnership (PPP)—where the municipality and private investors combine forces to achieve the bigger, collective urban picture. The resulting proposal champions mixed-use development and is anchored by the principles of the 10-Minute City. Here, the Line serves as the central artery, seamlessly connecting diverse functions such as living, working, and recreation.
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The Line-Park-Building Interaction: A Specific Intervention
To demonstrate the concept's potential, the project pinpoints a specific site where the Line intersects with Loven Park, an urban forest. The proposal is to construct a Sport Center here, designed specifically to maintain the Line's wholeness and its continuous connection to the park. This is achieved by elevating the building, ensuring the entire ground floor remains open and dedicated to the public. This sheltered space provides vital pathways and ramps that facilitate seamless access for play, meeting, and interactive use.
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