Radka Pavlova Architectural Drawings, 1964-1999

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694

Summary

Creator:
Pavlova, Radka
Language:
Materials in the collection are in Bulgarian .

Background

Scope and content:

The Radka Pavlova Architectural Drawings consists of a portfolio, original drawings, resume, clippings and photocopies.The material reflects Pavlova's broad experience, which varies from the design of master plans, urban design, interior design, design of schools, cultural centers, hotels, restaurants, housing, libraries, business centers, commercial centers, etc. The drawings cover several aspects of Pavlova's design activity in different periods. It starts with the project of Park Kenana dated 1964 and ends with the project of the Commercial center in Blagoevgrad designed in 1986 and completed in 1999.

The portfolio provides documentation about seven different projects via 87 photocopies of photographs, drawings, and newspaper clippings. The portfolio contains also photocopies of some of the Diploma that Pavlova received during her career.

The architectural drawings consist of 40 original drawings (ink on lucid paper and blueprints) documenting three projects from Bulgaria: the Hotel and restaurant "Nevrokop" in Gotse Delchev 1968-1976 (14 drawings), the Town hall in Gotse Delchev (reconstruction and addictions, not built, 1984 (11 drawings) and the Home of Books (Library, Bookstore, Exhibits) in Gotse Delchev, drawn in 1986, but not built (15 drawings). These projects are well documented by master plans, floor planes, sections and elevations (scale 1:200, 1:500).

Biographical / historical:

Radka Pavlova was born February 19, 1933 in the town of Oriakhovo, Vratza Region.Her father, Dimitur Pavlov, was a mechanic and her mother, Dimitra Koeva Pavlova, was a housewife. Dimitra was an expert in traditional crafts (handmade wall hangings, embroidery, and crochet).Pavlova had two sisters, one a mathematics teacher, and the other a literature teacher.After graduating high school in Oriakhovo, Radka enrolled at Sofia Polytechnic, graduating in 1956.For two years, she worked as a regional architect in Blagoevgrad and then transferred to Sofia to work in Glavproekt (1958-1973).She the worked in Tunisia for several years and upon her return joined Sofproekt (1981-1988).

Radka Pavlova married Georgi Stanchev, MD in 1958 and had two children. Pavlova's daughter graduated in architecture in 1984 from Sofia Polytechnic. The daughter specialized in historic preservation and worked in Paris, France.The son graduated in medicine in 1966 from Sofia Medical University and also lived in Paris.

Radka Pavlova designed interiors and furniture, as well as urban and landscapes.She won numerous design competitions for cultural centers, parks, and hotels and for European monuments to important individuals and events.

Acquisition information:
The Radka Pavlova Architectural Drawings were donated to Special Collections in 2000.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.

Physical description:
6.67 cu. ft.; 3 folders, 4 oversize folders