Quantum Building by Vasil Velchev

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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

VV : This is my first attempt in Architectural design, i just wanted to create a building in the way i am seeing it.

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

VV : Unique shape, because i think in the Architectural design this is the most important.

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

VV : It would be great if any interest of building this but unfortunately i guess it will remain only a concept.

DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

VV : I have version one of this building, later i decided to add this white shell. All project took me 6 months.

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

VV : Originally it was a project for a competition about designing a museum. I didn't win but i decided to share what i have created.

DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

VV : At this stage i don't have neither plans nor offers this building to be created.

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

VV : It was made for a contest.

DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

VV : There are plenty of designs which can inspire but in that case i wouldn't say that i was influenced.

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

VV : Large investor in Construction business

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

VV : The shape is unusual.

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

VV : The name Quantum represents mostly the shape. These two corpora are like two separating particles.

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

VV : Software for 3D modeling and rendering.

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

VV : It is the shape of the two corpora and the corridors that connecting them.

DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

VV : Yes, i made some consultations with architects.

DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?

VV : Using the latest technologies you always have the possibility to create more complex shapes.

DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

VV : I wouldn't say, it was based on inspiration.

DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

VV : The main challenge was to create a building which has to be attractive.

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

VV : I wanted to show this project first to the jury to receive evaluation and luckily it won an award and it became more popular.

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

VV : This is my first attempt in designing buildings so there is a lot to improve.

DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

VV : Thank you very much for this interview.