PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Stara ZagoraRodina Library
3D laser scanning.
Point cloud.
Basis for design.
- Location
- Stara Zagora
- Building
- Existing public building
- Method
- Terrestrial 3D laser scanning
- Result
- Accurate spatial basis for design
Survey & documentation
Work on Rodina Library began with 3D laser scanning of the existing building. The registered point cloud documented its actual geometry, facade articulation, roofs and relationship with the surrounding urban fabric. The data provided an accurate basis for the subsequent architectural design and BIM model.
Scanning.
Model.
Design.
One continuous process connected the survey of the existing condition with the architectural proposal for the building's renovation. Explore the architectural project ↗
The architectural project after the survey
Renovation of Rodina Library in Stara Zagora, preserving its distinctive facade while improving energy performance and adapting the building to the needs of readers and the collection. IVD PROJECT's work begins with archive research and precise 3D laser scanning, followed by a BIM model and physical scale model.
Preserving the character
The building was completed in 1934–1936 as the Bulgarian Credit Bank. The design preserves the façade articulation, cladding and proportions, while restoring damaged and missing elements.
New space for books
One of the main challenges was converting the attic into a functional book storage space. The structural design was developed with a key contribution from engineer Lachezar Tashev, in coordination with the architectural design and the library’s needs.
Collaboration
The project was developed in dialogue with architects Nikolay Vasilev and Martin Paskalev, and Milena Zheleva. Library director Slava Draganova actively helped define the functional requirements. Construction was entrusted to Miroslav Enchev and his team.
Svetoslav Vlahov, Boyan Ivanov, Veselin Germanov and Denis Lyutskanov also contributed to the project.
Elevations: survey and design
East, west and south elevations from the technical design, showing the surveyed condition and the proposed renovation.
