Construction on the Attic Floor of a Building that is a Cultural Monument, Approved by Bulgarian Cultural Minister

The construction of a mansard floor on the roof of one of the most remarkable buildings in Sofia, which is located at the corner of Ivan Vazov Street and Rakovski Street, is under preparation. The work plan for the change already has the consent of the Ministry of Culture and has been signed by the Minister of the Ministry Boil Banov. His opinion is based on the opinion of the National Institute for Real Estate.

"The building has the status of a single architectural, construction and artistic real cultural value of category" national significance ". March 18

Following these facts, it is stated that the working design concerns the roof and "envisages reconstruction of a usable sixth floor". As a motive for the eligibility of the project, the ministry notes that it does not envisage a change in the purpose of the building or its facades.

It was designed by arch. Nikola Lazarov was built for the then Central Cooperative Bank in 1912. It was originally only three floors, but in the early 20s of the twentieth century, it was completed with two more after winning a competition by architect Georgi Fingov in a team with his colleagues Nichev and the Apostles. It was the office of the banker Atanas Burov.

Under socialism, the building was the headquarters of the Sofia branch of DSK. After the changes, Biochim Bank was moved there, and later - UniCredit Bulbank.

The deadline for objections is 29 August

The roof change project has now been uploaded to the site of Sredets District, on whose territory the building is located. Notifications have been sent to the owners of the adjacent buildings, who may object within a two-week period ending on 29 August. Among them is the Ministry of Finance, which owns a property...