Thomas Zach Architektur

We create a non motorized network to connect the green areas like parks and small river valleys which are already existing in the urban landscape of Sofia city. One connection is the druzhba green lane collecting 70.000 people living in high density housing bringing them one side to the area of iskar river for local recreation. On the other side collected people take the greengate STATION 20 to reach the center of Sofia by metro line directly. Therefore we expand the entrances as cones shaped like shells used as public event locations. GREENGATE STATION 20 means urban public space and public event location surrounded by upgraded private zones in the center of druzhba green lane. We use fairfaced concrete as interior and exterior surface. At greengate STATION 20 the garden of the druzhba greenlane converts from horizontal to a vertical green. VERTICAL GREEN means that humidity is increased and kept at constant level,has a hygienic effect as natural air-condition, reduces running costs an works as psychological stimulation.