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Bojana Rankova
BOJANA RANKOVA
Upon completing my Bachelor and Master Degrees of Architecture in France and Italy I moved to London and worked on a range of residential/mixed UK based schemes thus gaining experience in RIBA design and planning stages, feasibility studies and tendering. I worked both independently on small and medium sized projects and managed a small team on larger schemes under the supervision of a Director or Associate.
Having qualified at the the Architectural Association in 2021, I am highly motivated to learn more and uphold the standards expected from a fully qualified Architect.
Sustainability and social design are at the core of my beliefs. I enjoy finding simple yet smart and elegant design solutions in my work. I like challenging projects and I have a profound sense of engagement when planning difficult residential, communal and commercial sites.
Outside of the world of architecture, I spend my time playing piano, taking photos , creating art or travelling, so make sure you check my blog!
Peter Zumthor
"In a society that celebrates the inessential, architecture can put up a resistance, counteract the waste of forms and meanings and speak its own language."
EDUCATION
2021
AA Professional Practice and Practical Experience Examination (ARB/RIBA Part 3)
ARB Registered Architect
Architectural Association
London, United Kingdom
2017
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE)
Architecte Diplômé d'État
National Superior School of Architecture of Montpellier
France (2nd year)
2015
Exchange student at Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy (1st year)
2014
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
National Superior School of Architecture of Montpellier, France
2008 - 2009
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria
EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECT
2022 Mar - 2024 Feb
GRID Architects, London, UK
Main Projects:
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Brook House, Ealing, London:
A unique 102 dwellings scheme for vulnerable
women for a charitable client - Women's
Pioneer Housing, a non-profit housing
association dedicated to housing single
women.I was part of the core team from
early concept stage until late technical
stages and preparation for a start on
site.
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Brentford Lock West Phase 3, London:
452 dwellings,commercial and retail
space and community space (canoe club)
for Waterside Places (Muse Developments).
I joined the design team at a later stage
when an updated and coordinated Stage 3
(developed design stage) was needed to
reflect the changes to Fire, Energy and
Parking strategies.
2021 Nov - 2022 Feb
HTA Design LLP
Main Projects:
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King's Road Park Phase 02, London:
Innovative modular development comprising
of 128 homes and commercial ground floor
space with associated public realm and
private amenity space in Fulham, London.
I was a part of the core team submiting a
reserved matters application and appointed
to develop detailed Stage 3b (developed
design) in Revit (RIBA Plan of Work 2020).
PART 2 ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
2020 Jan - 2021 Nov
HTA Design LLP, London, UK
Main Projects:
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King's Road Park, Phase 02, London:
Innovative modular development comprising
of 128 homes and commercial ground floor
space with associated public realm and
private amenity space in Fulham, London.
I was a part of the core team submiting a
reserved matters application and appointed
to develop detailed Stage 3b (developed
design) in Revit (RIBA Plan of Work 2020).
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Padnall Lake, London
Extension of Marks Gate to Padnall,
Barking and Dagenham, Phase 01 comprising
of two blocks of flats, terraced houses,
community centre and adjacent landscape
areas. I worked in a team on post-planning
Stage 3b (developed design) outline tender
packages in Revit on the contractor side.
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The Rex, Kingston upon Thames:
Exemplar Build to Rent development at a
gateway location opposite Kingston Train
Station, including 194 units landmark 25
storey tower, co-working and residents
facilities; I have worked on Stages 2 and 3
- concept and developed design stages (RIBA
Plan of Work 2020): in a team preparing a
Detailed Planning Application.
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Joyce&Snells, London:
Key priority area for housing regeneration
in Edmonton; circa 2000 units; My tasks
included outline masterplanning as part
of a hybrid planning application process
(concept design).
2017 Aug - 2019 Dec
CZWG Architects, London, UK
Main Projects:
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Welbourne, London:
The scheme comprises 137 mixed-tenure
residential apartments above retail/office
and health centre, being the first phase of
the Tottenham Hale Masterplan by Argent.
I joined the project in technical design
stage.
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Crossharbour District Centre, London
A mixed-use scheme in Isle of Dogs
comprising a Community Hub, a 3-form
Primary School, circa 2000 homes across
all tenures, circa 6500m2 flexible floor
space, a new petrol filing station and bus
layover facilities, new ASDA supermarket
store and highest quality landscaped
public realm. I have worked in a team
supporting the submission of a hybrid
planning application.
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Barton Park, Phase 03, Oxford:
207 Residential units (40% social rent),
categorised as an exemplar 21st century
garden suburb. The development is one of
the most advanced NHS England Healthy New
Town demonstrator sites. The scheme is
a part of a newly developed Masterplan
located North-East from Oxford. I have
been an integral part of the project
team and worked on the scheme from an
early concept stage towards submitting
a successful reserved matters planning
application.
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Royal Arsenal, London:
The project is a part of an Allies and
Morrison Masterplan in Woolwich, South-
East London. I was involved on developing
the design and defining the tenure mix
accross the scheme, as well as performing
compliance checks against building
regulations and ensuring all design
requirement were met.
CONCEPT DESIGN & ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
2016 Oct - Dec
Concept designs, detailed construction drawings, coordination between project participants
ATIKA R5 LTD, Burgas, Bulgaria
TECHNICAL TRANSLATION
2016 Feb - May
French to Bulgarian: Bills of quantities, technical specifications and reports
Housing project “Myriad”
Brussels, Belgium
FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND CONCEPT DESIGN
2013 Jan - Apr
Internship within the Regional
Natural Park of the Catalan Pyrenees in
partnership with the "PAIRER" association
and the municipality of Porta.
• Reflection on the rural context of
the village and its surroundings;
a transversal approach involving
spatial, heritage, social, usage and
other factors
• A more detailed study on the
traditional architecture of the
village (layout, volumes, colors,
openings, and others).
Outcome: a summary report of the
diagnosis, issues, scenarios, and program
for the development of public spaces and
buildings, as well as a presentation
intended for the general public.
Porta, France
CULTURAL HERITAGE RESEARCH AND PROPOSITIONS
2013 Oct - Dec
Initiative related to “European Capital of Culture 2019”
Municipality of Kyustendil, Bulgaria
SKILLS
PROGRAMMES
AutoCAD
Revit
ArchiCAD
Vectorworks
Sketchup
Аdobe Creative Suite
Artlantis
Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
French (fluent)
English (fluent)
Italian (intermediate)
Russian (intermediate)
Bulgarian (mothertongue)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Landscape & Nature
Architecture
Travel
Night
Time lapse
ARCHIECTURAL MODEL MAKING
Hand cut
Laser cut
Topography models
Concept models
MUSIC
Professional music studies: piano and music disciplines, National Music School "Lyubomir Pipkov", Sofia, Bulgaria, 1995-2008
Piano concerts and masterclasses in Italy, England, Thailand and Bulgaria
Master's thesis: "Archiecture and music: metaphors, methods, practices", National Superior School of Architecture of Montpellier, France, 2016