Violeta Komitova
Architect – Urban planner
1957 Born in Aytos, Bulgaria
1980 Diploma in architecture (University of Architecture,
Civil Engineering & Geodesy, Sofia)
1980-1991 Preliminary and final designs for industrial
buildings for the electronic and construction industry
(State office for industrial design)
1983 Winner of national competition for urban plan
of Kiustendil city center, Bulgaria
1984 Winner of national competition for Petrich city
council building, Bulgaria
1990 Opening of her office in Sofia
1991 - present Membership of professional bodies:
Union of Architects in Bulgaria (UAB),
International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction,
Working Commissions W63 (Affordable Housing) and W96 (Architectural Management),
Chamber of Architects in Bulgaria.
1992 – present Assistant Professor in University of Architecture, Civil Engineering & Geodesy, Sofia
1994 Specialization in architecture (De Montfort University, Leicester, UK)
1995 Specialization in architecture (De Montfort University, Leicester, UK)
1999 Specialization in architecture (East London University, London, UK)
2000 Specialization in urbanism (School of Architecture, Dublin, Ireland)
2000 Winner of national competition for urban plan for South Park part 3 in Sofia, Bulgaria
2007 Winner of Archidea national competition forhousing buildings in Bulgaria
2008 Winner of private competition for VAST Center in Sofia (office & trade center)