PRELIMINARY PROGRAM *

9:00 – 09:30 Registration

09:30 – 09:45 Key-note:

Trends in modern European residential architecture
Arch. Georgiy Stanishev

09:45 – 12:15 Panel 1: Investments in residential buildings 2016

- Legislation and its influence on the quality construction of living environment
 - Which are (will be) the residential areas with potential and how can the development of the infrastructure of Sofia change the residential map of the town?
- From residential buildings and closed-type complexes to open spaces, living environment and communities – the evolution of the residential market and the needs of the current residents. Why our home is not just property any more, but also our living environment? Good practices and innovative products in creation of colorful areas in contemporary cities for more beautiful environment.
- Which are the current residential projects in Sofia and the country in 2016? Tall buildings in Sofia - challenges
- What residential product do we create and how do consumers’ needs change over time?
 - Development of the residential market outside Sofia

09:45 – 10:45 Part 1:

Participants:
Arch. Zdravko Zdravkov, chief architect, Sofia Municipality (invited)
Nikolay Pehlivanov, deputy chairman of Sofia Municipal Council
Ivan Velkov, deputy chairman of Sofia Municipal Council
Georgi Ranchev, CEO, Lindner immobilien management
George Pavlov, CEO, Adres Real Estates
Strahil Ivanov, CEO, Yavlena
Nikolay Bachvarov, CEO, Baumit Bulgaria
Moderator: Veneta Krasteva, The CITY Media Group

10:45 – 11:00 Coffee break

11:00 – 12:15 Part 2

Participants:
Arch. Plamen Miryanov, CEO, Arteks Engineering
Atanas Garov, Managing Partner, Garitage Investment Management
Dipl. Eng. Plamen Andreev, CEO, Planex
Dimitar Savov, CEO, BLD Homes
Krassimir Shalev, CEO, Bigla 3
Vessela Ilieva, CEO, Unique Estates
Moderator: Veneta Krasteva, The CITY Media Group
 

12:15 – 13:00 Lunch
 

13:00 – 15:30  Panel 2: Residential architecture and construction – current projects and trends

- Which are the tendencies when designing residential buildings and complexes according to the different segments of the market – luxurious, middle-class and optimal, where we look for the best possible ratio between price/ quality/ quantity?
- Which are the main characteristics of the modern residential project in Bulgaria? How to balance between the needs of the users and the requirements of the investors?
- Quality concept, design and implementation as a key factor in the implementation of successful residential projects
- Improving the comfort of living, achieving maximum safety, optimizing operating costs through the implementation of intelligent building solutions and products, HVAC systems, BMS systems, security and fire safety systems
- How does the technological progress in building systems and solutions influence the development of residential architecture and how this will change the residential product in the future?

13:00 – 14:10  Part 1:

Invited participants:
Arch. Svetoslav Stanislavov, Starh
Arch. Radosveta Edreva, Proarh
Arch. Tihomir Kazakov, Managing partner, Stephen George International
Arch. Ilko Nikolov, Arkont-a
Radoslava Radeva, LifeSpace dep., Schneider Electric
Arch. Nikolay Ivanov, Consultant, Wienerberger and Tondah Bulgaria
Milen Hristov, Director Architectural and Infrastructural Projects of Orgachim Ltd.
Moderator: Nikolay Todorov, The CITY Media Group
 

14:20 – 15:30 Part 2

Invited participants:
Arch. Radko Todorov, RT Consult
Arch. Martin Hristov, E-Arch
Arch. Atanas Tankov, Tankov Architects
Dipl. Eng. Svetlana Todorova, Marketing Expert, Geostry Ltd.
Vassil Takev, Senior Sales Manager LP&DM, ABB Bulgaria
Albena Yotova, retail director, OIKIOS
Maya Georgieva, B2b Manager, Carpet Max
Moderator: Nikolay Todorov, The CITY Media Group
 

15:45 – 17:00 Panel 3: Single family houses – creating individual living environment

- Single-family houses in Bulgaria - new projects.
- Challenges in designing and planning single-family house - location and type of pitch function (permanently or temporarily living) lifestyle of the inhabitants, budget, and how these elements affect the general concept?
- Adaptation and reconstruction of buildings of cultural importance into modern residential facilities
- Concept of "Model Home 2020". European standards for the design and construction of sustainable homes of the future
- Technical challenges in the implementation of modern houses - what is important in the choice of materials and building technologies to achieve maximum quality?
- Trends in interior and exterior design for different types of houses

Invided participants:
Arch. Atanas Panov, Sector Arch
Arch. Plamen Todorov, Zoom Studio
Arch. Georgi Katov, CEO, I/O architects
Arch. Plamen Bratkov, CEO, Aedes Studio
Arch. Nadezhda Sokolova, representative of Velux Bulgaria
Arch. Plamen Genchev, Vamos
Lyubomir Nikolov, Co-owner, Viva Development Ltd.
Moderator: Kamen Krastev, The City Media Group

* Program might be subject to change
** The working language of the conference will be Bulgarian