Galina Milkova

Founder of Think Forward, Bulgaria

Galina Milkova

Founder of Think Forward, Bulgaria

Biography

ABOUT

Galina Milkova is the founder of Think Forward – a multidisciplinary studio which practice exceeds architectural, interior and interactive design and focuses on socio-ethical problems and their solutions by the means of architecture and design. The studio has been involved in diverse projects dealing with social, educational, ecological issues and ethical subjects. Due to this approach Galina has been featured in ARCHITETTE – WOMEN ARCHITECTS book, dedicated to 365 inspiring women architects around the world.

AWARDS

The European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award – two nominations.
Bulgarian Architecture Award – four-time winner.
A’ Design Award international competition – gold medal.

SHORT DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE OFFICE

Think Forward is a studio for innovative architecture and design which practice exceeds architectural, interior and interactive design and focuses on socio-ethical problems and their solutions by the means of ART. Think Forward social projects have been recognized internationally.

AWARDS OF THE OFFICE

The European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award – two nominations.
Bulgarian Architecture Award – four-time winner.
A’ Design Award international competition – gold medal.
Archinova Architecture Awards – four-time winner.
Big See Interior Design Award

PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE EVENT

Project #1: EXPLORATORIUM

Project #1 category: Infant schools / Primary Schools / Secondary Schools / Special needs facilities

Start year: 2023

“Exploratorium” is an outdoor research centre in St. St. Cyril and Methodius School in Ravda, Bulgaria. The project offers pupils new outdoor experiences, environmental education, personal and social development, thus developing not only educational but also cognitive and emotional knowledge.

Project #2: MULTISPORT

Project #2 category: Infant schools / Primary Schools / Secondary Schools / Special needs facilities

MULTISPORT is a project for renovating the existing playground and transforming it into an outdoor multifunctional sports centre with a new functional program that addresses every sports aspect in student’s everyday life. The project offers numerous ways to engage with sport – gaining sports knowledge, playing sports games, warming-up, stretching, flexibility and agility zones, spots for socializing while playing.

Project #3: PAPER AND PEN

Project #3 category: Infant schools / Primary Schools / Secondary Schools / Special needs facilities

PAPER AND PEN is not just a school library. Inspired by the materiality of paper and ink, this interactive space in a small Bulgarian school in the village of Ravda cultivates love for books, imagination for creating stories, curiosity for known and secret languages.