Bulgarian Antarctic Laboratory Named "Building of the Year 2025" with Key Contribution from UACEG
The Scientific Laboratory building at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base on Livingston Island has won the "Building of the Year 2025" award in the "Social Infrastructure – Science" category, solidifying Bulgaria's position among the nations with modern and sustainable scientific infrastructure in Antarctica.
The "Geodesy" portion of the award-winning project was executed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Borislav Alexandrov – Head of the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformatics at UACEG. He was the first Bulgarian geodesist to set foot in Antarctica in 1998 and has participated in six national Antarctic expeditions. The geodetic activities played a crucial role in the precise positioning and realization of the building amidst extremely challenging terrain, high winds, and the extreme Antarctic climate.
The building is unique for its modular, functional, and sustainable concept, designed to withstand winds of up to 175 km/h, manage difficult logistics, and ensure minimal environmental impact. Its potential for phased expansion, combined with the capabilities of the Bulgarian research vessel, elevates our country to a new level in international Antarctic research.
You can read more about the award and the project in the post by PS Architects, as well as in the interview with architect Penka Stancheva for Euronews Bulgaria.