Stara Zagora · Trakia University
In memory of Prof. Dimitar Dinev, PhD, engineer
16.05.2025
- Location
- Stara Zagora · Trakia University
- Unveiling
- 16.05.2025
About the project
A memorial plaque with a bas-relief honouring Prof. Dimitar Dinev, PhD, engineer, father of architect Ivan Dinev. The project connects a family’s memory with a place he loved and worked to help create: the Academic Forum at Trakia University.
The person behind the name
Prof. Dimitar Dinev left his mark both on the built environment and on the people with whom he worked. His family remembers a man devoted to work: fair, genuine and deeply passionate, giving his whole heart to every undertaking. For his son, this project is also a personal expression of gratitude.
“When the work is not progressing, you have to keep working at it to get it moving.”
Prof. Dinev’s motto, as remembered by his family (translated from Bulgarian).
From survey to selecting the location
The work began with 3D laser scanning of the area around the Academic Forum. The spatial data supported the selection of the precise location and the design for placing the memorial. The architectural proposal was developed together with Prof. Valentin Starchev and Kamen Starchev, the authors of the bas-relief and memorial plaque.
From survey to selecting the location
A place within the university
“THE BEGINNING” and a living memory
On 16 May 2025, the day the memorial was unveiled, his final book, “THE BEGINNING” (“НАЧАЛОТО”), was also presented. Through personal recollections, it tells the story of the beginnings of higher education in Stara Zagora, from VIZVM in 1974 to today’s Trakia University. To his family, it is his personal testimony: challenges lived through, achievements and gratitude.
16 May 2025 · the unveiling
The family thanks Prof. Dobri Yarkov, PhD, Rector at the time of the event, for his support; Prof. Ivan Bozhkov, a friend who encouraged the book; Prof. Darina Zaimova for organising the occasion; Ilko Gruev for the book’s prepress preparation; and Prof. Valentin Starchev and Kamen Starchev for the bas-relief. Their gratitude extends to the relatives, friends, colleagues, students and guests who shared the day.
Architectural design: architect Ivan Dinev / IVD PROJECT. Bas-relief and memorial plaque: Prof. Valentin Starchev and Kamen Starchev.
The 3D laser survey ↗