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34thEuropeanArchitectureStudentsAssembly

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Veliko TarnovoBulgaria


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34thEuropeanArchitectureStudentsAssembly

2014

Veliko TarnovoBulgaria


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European

ArchitectureStudents

Assembly

Bulgaria

2013

Dobrin PetkovDimitar RahovNikolay MitovElena RahovaEmilian DimovVeniyana Lemonidi

Moirewww.moire.info


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Veliko Tarnovo Candidate for EuropeanCapital of Culture 2019

Veliko Tarnovo Municipality

Baumit

Makita

Bushmills

Chamber of Architectsin Bulgaria

Union of Architectsin Bulgaria

University of ArchitectureCivil Engineering and Geodesy

Sofia Architecture Week

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EssenceHistoryThe assemblyThe question

The concept

Architecture/natureHistorical layersCultural symArts symSocial symEASA means sym

Brief overviewHistory

Geographical characteristicsCultural heritageLocal traditions, arts and craftsOther events in the cityVeliko Tarnovo candidate for European Capital of Culture 2019Fun facts

Introduction

What is EASA

EASA 2014

Sym

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Assembly venues

Workshops

How to apply for a tutor

Materials & tools

Tutor life

Fees &accommodation

Event program

Bulgaria tips and tricks

Credits

BibliographyContacts

NearbyCity problems and problematic spotsThe river YantraThe stair-caseRecommended spots

Cyril and Methodius, Saints High SchoolOld post officeLecturesLounge and exhibitions

Workshops at EASA

Sym workshopsParticipants

The platformDeadlinesWhat to submitWho can apply

ThanksAs a conclusion


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Welcome to the world of EASA. This booklet will get youthrough the history and essence of the European ArchitectureStudents Assembly. In summer 2014 EASA will be held in Ve-

liko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, with the theme Sym. In the pagesahead we will try to familiarize you in detail with the upcomingassembly and motivate you to apply for a workshop tutor. Somake yourself comfortable, here we go.


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EASA (European Architecture Students Assembly) is a plat-form for cultural and education exchange, connecting Architec-ture students and professionals from all European countries,

and in recent years from all over the world. EASA does not existas an international legitimate body, and has no chairman or anytype of directors, but instead is build up of equal representativesspread throughout the whole continent. The assembly is organ-ized by students for students and so provides a unique platformfor education where the cultural experience is life changing.EASA gives a chance to experience architecture in a way thatuniversities are unable to provide it brings students to a cer-tain context, defined by the location and theme of the assem-bly, where they have to raise architectural questions themselvesand investigate them through the eyes of all European cultures

simultaneously. Being their own educators, students then elabo-rate the answers and bring them to reality.

Essence


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iseasa

EASA was given birth in 1981 in Liverpool, England, when ur-ban planning and social issues in the area provoked a group ofstudents to search for the solutions in alternative ways. As a re-sult more than 200 students gathered for one week, so startingup the EASA experience. Since then the assembly has been tak-ing place every summer in different countries and in 2014 willbe held in Bulgaria for the first time. Here you can see EASAthroughout the years:

England, Liverpool Starting up the EASA ExperienceNetherlands, Delft Architecture of an Uncertain FuturePortugal, Lisboa Social SpacesDenmark, Aarhus Turning point in ArchitectureGreece, Athens Interpretation and Action in the CityItaly, Torino Architecturi LatentiFinland, Helsinki Architecture and Nature

Germany, Berlin The Dimension BetweenFrance, Marseille Heritage et CreativSweden, Karlskron ExplorationUSSR, Kolomna RegenerationTurkey, rgup Vision 2000 EnvironmentScotland, Sandwick The IsleBelgium, Liege Consommer lInconsumablePoland, Zamosc Beyond the BordersFrance, ClermontLHerault Dream Builders!Scandinavia, The Train Advancing ArchitectureMalta, Valetta Living on the Edge

Greece, Kavala OsmosisBelgium/Netherlands, Antwerp/Rotterdam Dis-SimilaritiesTurkey, Gokceada SustainabilityCroatia, Vis SensesDenmark, Friland Sustainable LivingFrance, Roubaix Metropolitain MicropolitainSwitzerland, Bergun Tran, Trans, TransitHungary, Budapest Common PlaceGreece, Elefsina City IndexIreland, Letterfrack AdaptationItaly, Darfo Superm[ARCH]et

UK, Manchester IDSpain, Cadiz deCOASTructionFinland, Helsinki WastelandsSlovenia, Zuzemberk ReactionBulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo SymMalta, Valletta Links

History


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The assembly

The question

EASAspreads in two weeks in summer, often considered byattendees as the most intensive two weeks experienced by far.During these 14 days the multitude of participants forms a uto-pian community which maintains itself nearly 500 studentsand professionals work, study, rest, cook, eat, clean and live to-gether. The event focuses mostly on the workshops taking upthe majority of time,up to 30 workshops are implemented eachyear, all engaged with the concrete theme of the assembly. Theevent program is essentially packed with lectures, conducted byprofessionals from divergent spheres of activity, also stronglyrelated to the theme. Exhibitions, open discussions, intuitiveone-day workshops and spontaneous performances further in-vestigate the questions arising during the two weeks.

What is EASA is certainly a tough question. It is a familyin a way, with ever renewing members. The EASA spirit is

overwhelming from the first day of attendance you becomean easian. A community based on the power of equality be itorganizers, participants, tutors, helpers were all responsiblefor the wellbeing of the family and the fruitful development ofthe assembly.

The Architecture Woodstock, in a way


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For the first time EASA will be held in Bulgaria. From July 19thto the 3rd of August 2014 VelikoTarnovo will host the assemblyin its rich and complex historical and cultural background. The

theme of EASA 2014 is Sym and if the reader is still with uswell examine it in detail in the forthcoming chapter.


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No thing is whole unto itself, for it is merely a part of a largerwhole. Everything in this universe is connected. Every action isthe result of a prior one, and is in itself the reason for all subse-

quent actions. A spider web, where every vibration causes thewhole structure to swing, in harmony, forever.


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Sym seeks to advocate among students of architecturethe feeling of oneness of all natural and social phenomena andthe non-superiority of THE architect in building the world of to-

morrow.The theme aims to investigate architecture as part of a com-plex network, where every element is substantially affected bythe behavior of all others. A butterfly flutters in Veliko Tarnovo,a storm hits Hawaii (providing good surf conditions, not a dis-aster).

Our purpose is to involve non-architects in EASA 2014 be itas tutors, participants or lecturers to share their views, and torethink architecture in sym with professionals from diver-gent spheres of activity sculptors, painters, musicians, actors,psychologists, historians, philosophers, politicians, sociologists,

anthropologists, writers, marketing managers, public relations,hairdressers, cooks, dancers, you.

Aim


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Lets now articulate a few main sym relations that EASA2014 will focus on:

It is always a pleasure for the eye to see an architectural pro-ject that harmoniously fits its natural surroundings: a morpholo-gy that communicates with the relief and the use of intrinsicma-

terials that correlate to the textures of the place. In other words architecture and nature that are bodily connected.

Veliko Tarnovo is a wonderful expression of this sym.Le Corbusier, on his visit to Veliko Tarnovo in 1901 praised thecity for its organic relation to the natural relief.

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Historical layers EASA 2014 will focus on the sym between buildings andmonuments from different historical periods how they can co-exist, respect and complement one another.Veliko Tarnovo is the perfect playground for that investigation.The city shelters architecture from all the periods since 12th cen-tury BC to the present days. What is most peculiar is that allthese layers exist simultaneously they spread horizontally, cre-ating a unique time-line of visible historical layers.

For both local people and tourists, the city has gained a pre-served-type image which the municipality is eager to break. Thisgives us a massive potential to experiment with the architecturalheritage and the most contemporary tendencies in architecture.With the maximum of respect, that is.


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Cultural sym

Arts sym

Social sym

A vast number of different cultures inhabit our planet fromthe Eskimos on the North Pole, through the many European,Eastern, African, South American and many other cultures. Theyhave all developed strong identities, religions and traditions inthe course of history, according to the climate, geological char-acteristics, ancestors and other factors at their homeland. To-day, in the globalizing world with mass-communications andfast transportation methods available, these cultures interweavemore and more, often causing cultural clashes. On the one hand,it is normal to perceive invaders as a threat to your identityand hearth. Many cultures have tried to completely overwhelmothers, exploiting them for selfish benefits. On the other hand,we find out that both sides can benefit from one another, evenby adopting a simple hand-work tool.

EASA 2014 aims to investigate the means of cultural Sym-: how different cultures can coexist, interweave and enrich

one another, but at the same time each one preserving its strongidentity.

Different arts have always influenced one another. It is aknown saying that architecture is frozen music. This Symwill try to investigate how architecture can communicate withdifferent arts and crafts painting, sculpture, music, theatre, etc.

This aspect of the theme will focus on the sym betweendifferent social groups:)How can people from different ethnic backgrounds live inharmony and freely express their cultural customs and religiousviews? The predominant national minorities in Bulgaria are gyp-sies and Turkish people. A serious case in the last months has


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EASA means sym

been the penetration of Syrian refugees a problem that hasbeen monstrously manipulated by politicians.b)How can architecture help people from different generationscome together and feel connected? Elder people face fundamen-tal difficulties in actively participating in society and the activi-

ties of the city. Young people too often discriminate or just for-get about older peoples needs, causing a double-sided problem the isolation of the elder, and the lack of social experience forthe young.c)How can architecture concern the needs of homeless peo-ple and people with disabilities? How can we help the homelesschildren from the region feel equivalent in the city scene andactively participate in social life? How do we design public cityspaces in a way that people with physical or mental difficultiescan enjoy them just as the rest of the citizens?

EASA is in its nature a symbiotic structure like the forest anever renewing network of participants with mutually beneficialrelationships. Our team wants to enforce this process by pro-viding the most suitable environment for coexistence, collec-tive thinking and collaboration. Thats what EASA is all about bringing different individuals together to live in harmony, thinkas one and collaborate. We also want the sym to go on thelevel of EASA and the city the participants and the local com-munity to coexist and complement. The location offers great po-tential to achieve this mutual benefit.


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As I watch this incredible town I cant stop thinking it must be adream, an apparition, and an optical illusion. Ivan Vazov,

Here comes the history lesson There is historical data for Veliko Tarnovos existence from6000 BC. During the bronze era the territory was inhabited bythe Thracians. At that time it was established as a centre of greatvalue. It has kept its significance ever since. During Roman timesmilitary fortifications were built to guard the road from the Dan-ube to Constantinople. In the end of the 5th century a Byzantinefortress was formed on the remains of the Thracian village. Itwas demolished with the invasion of Bulgars and Slavs. The lat-ter settled here two centuries later. Shortly after the Bulgariancountry was established, in 681 AD, Tarnovo became a strategic

military centre. Because of its key location, built on three hills,it quickly developed its specific structure and appearance. Afterfour hundred years under Byzantine rule, the rebellion of thebrothers Asen and Peter in 1185 opened a new chapter of Bulgar-ian history.

After the glorious victory, Veliko Tarnovo became the newcapital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. This period of time isnow referred to as the Golden Ages. The town of Tarnovo flour-ished as an administrative, military, religious, economic and cul-tural centre. Dozens of churches and a couple of monasteries,along with other public buildings enriched the life in the city.

The Tsarevets fortress was transformed into the kings castle.The other two hills in Tarnovo Trapezitsa and Devingrad, werealso fortified. Third Rome, Second Constantinople, Europeanscalled it.

Brief enough overview

History

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The end of the 13th century was marked by a critical phase

for the Bulgarian kingdom. Tarnovo remained capital of itsregion until treachery led to its fall in 1393. The Ottomans pil-laged and ravaged across the country. The people lived in fearand misery for hundreds of years before they finally stood upfor their rights. After a few unsuccessful waves of rebellion, thepeoples thirst for freedom escalated to the bloody massacre inApril, 1876. The horrors of the April rebellion reached the earsof Europe and a year later the Russian Empire declared war tothe Ottomans. On the 17th of June, 1877, Tarnovo reclaimed itsfreedom.

In the period between the Liberation and the wars from 1912

to 1918, Tarnovo was an important centre once again. In 1879,the first state law The Veliko Tarnovo Constitution was writ-ten here. The First Bulgarian Great National Assembly also tookplace in the old capital. In 1908 prince Ferdinand announced theIndependence of the Bulgarian Kingdom on the Tzarevetz hill.Although Sofia was declared to be the new capital, Tarnovo un-derwent a construction boom which included new administra-tive, cultural, educational, commercial and industrial buildings.Under the influence of Western European countries the pluming,sewer systems, road surfaces and street lighting were significant-ly improved. Alongside the modern buildings, more ambitious

projects were taken on. Such were the iron bridge of Stambolov the first iron bridge constructed on the Balkans (1892), the rail-way station with its adjacent bridges and tunnels (1900), themodern theatre (1901), the Court of Auditors (1910), the stonebridge in Asenova Mahala (1933) and many banks, hotels and in-dustrial facilities. WWII put an end to the construction boom.

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During the communist rule, Veliko Tarnovo became a district

town and a developed industrial center. In the 60s, becauseof the urbanization period, there was a great demand for resi-dential buildings. Some monolithic constructions were built, aswell as apartment houses and panel blocks in the new neighbor-hoods. Schools, markets, villas and parks improved the lifestyleof the locals. New factories, grouped in modern industrial zonesbecame the main source of income. The production was diverseand of great quality: fabrics, clothes, pastries and others.

After the fall of the regimen, commercial establishments andthe infrastructure were partially neglected. In 1997 Veliko Tar-novo won the award for sustainable development for countries

from East and Central Europe. The town continues to grow withtime, while proudly preserving its glory of an old capital.Now you know more about Tarnovos history than most locals!

The First National Assembly

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Veliko Turnovo Municipality is located in the central part ofnorth Bulgaria and is the biggest one in its region. The town it-self is in the middle of the country lands and is on fairly equal

distances from the biggest Bulgarian cities. Only 7 km away liesthe town of Gorna Orqhovitza with the biggest railway stationin Bulgaria, as well as an airport. But we challenge you to try andcome by plane.

The region is filled with caves, waterfalls and other stunningattractions. The landscape of Veliko Tarnovo varies from plainsand hills to mountains suitable for rock-climbing. The averagealtitude is 208 meters. The three main hills are called Tzarevetz,Trapezica and Devingrad. The river running through the veinsof the city structure Yantra is the biggest one in the region.Due to the richness of the soil up north, the land is used to cul-

tivate wheat, corn and vegetables. Tarnovo has a moderate con-tinental climate that causes a cold winter (absolute minimum-28.1C) and a hot summer (absolute maximum 41.1C). So takeyour bathing suits, its gonna be hot!

Geographicalcharacteristics


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Due to its many historical layers, Tarnovo has a rich and di-verse cultural heritage. You can learn all about it by visitingone of the many museums dedicated to archeology, the revivalperiod, modern history and even something as specific as waxfigures. In terms of religion, there is a bounty of monasteries,churches, mosques and temples of ancient times. The earliestcultural traces date from 6000 BC prehistoric houses, pot-tery, jewellery and even toys. Medieval times have also left theirmark the Tzarevetz hill has become a symbol of the town withits impressive archeological remains, although the majority ofwhats today is a reconstruction.

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The town has preserved many of its traditions and crafts,

which can be studied best in the Samovodska charshia an oldcommercial street in the centre of the old town. It used to be abig trading center for craftsmen from all over the country. Nowyou can get a glimpse of the old fashioned ways of pottery, ico-nography, vine-growing, wood-carving, shoe-making, forging,weaving, coppersmith, goldsmith, silversmith and so on, andso on. Some of the crafts dont even have a proper translationin English. Silkworm breeding and furriery were also once localtrades. In Asenova Mahala you can still find traces of the techni-cal process of silkworm breeding in some of the old houses thatwere used for it. Nowadays Veliko Turnovo is a desirable place

for artists and craftsmen who set a creative atmosphere alongthe streets of the town.

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One of the emblematic events for the town is the Light andSound Festival that is organized after sundown on special occa-sions and on request. The town is also open to 3D mapping andother light installations of massive scale. There are annual musi-cal festivals on both national and international level. Folkloreand pop music, church choirs, brass bands and operas gathervisitors from all over the world. The everyday nightlife includessmall clubs, bars and cafes, each with its own unique atmos-phere. During the day you can enjoy rock-climbing, paraglid-ing and other extreme experiences organized by the local clubs.The town hosts many graffiti and street art festivals, alternativetheater performances and exhibitions.

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Veliko Tarnovo Candidate

for EuropeanCapital of

Culture 2019

In 2019, a Bulgarian and an Italian city will be the Europe-an Capitals of Culture. Veliko Tarnovo is a proud competitent,along with Plovdiv, Sofia and Varna after successfully passingthe first selection round.

The slogan of Tarnovos campaign Creating Happiness is an expression of the municipalities belief that creating, shar-ing and co-experiencing culture, science and arts can help reducestress and increase positive emotions, that way improving thelife of citizens. The concept of the event calendar from now till2019 preferably targets people aged 1218. In six years, they will

be the ones engaged with the responsibility to undertake impor-tant decisions for the development of the city and the region.

EASA 2014 is a leading event in the cultural program of VelikoTarnovo as a candidate for European Capital of Culture. Never-theless, EASA is completely independent and un-obliged withany concrete expectations and in terms of organization.


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In a 50 km. radius you can find over 25 protected natural terri-tories that include century old forests, karst springs, waterfalls,fossils and caves. There are over 87 caves in the region, most ofwhich are yet to be researched. Some of them are The Monas-tery holes near the Preobrajenski Monastery and cave Musin-ska, which guards a Roman treasure. There are over 15 monaster-ies in a 25 km radius a real national treasure.

However, the place of greatest historical value is the romancity built by Emperor Trajan in 101106 AD, in honor of his victo-ry over the Dacians. That is why the town was named Nikopolisad Istrum, or The City of Victory.

You can enjoy a hot bath in the mineral springs of the villageVoneshta Voda, or a trip to the ethnical museum in Zlataritza.The region organizes many festivals and thematic gatherings,most famous of which are the national folklore festivals Rojenand Rahovche for children.

Nearby

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Fun facts The population of Veliko Tarnovo is approximately 75 000people (150 EASAs).There are two universities in the city, providing education for

more than 20 000 students (40 EASAs).There are two breweries in Tarnovo, producing enough beer

for an event of the EASA caliber.Veliko Tarnovo is the only city with two capital letters V

and T, and only one main street.We have a celebrity in our midst Veliko Tarnovo is an offi-

cial member of the League of Historical Cities. Yes, there is such.Veliko Turnovo holds the record for mass bungee jumping

from the Stambolov Bridge with over 600 jumps (1.2 EASAs)from 1 rope in 24 hours.

Women of Veliko Tarnovo are said to be the ones with themost beautiful legs in the country (special thanks to the stair-case chapter). Maybe thats why Tarnovo is one of four Bulgar-ian towns with a positive natural growth.

Bachkovo Monastery

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City problemsand problematic spots

The river Yantra

The stair-case

Just like every other city, Veliko Turnovo has its larger andsmaller scale problems. The need for restoration of historicalbuildings, reconstruction of roads and functional reorientationof run-down factories are to mention a few. Traffic is also an is-sue, as the city has no car-free zones. The result is constant noisepollution, an excessive parking space demand and no pedestri-an only main street, except for the Samovodska Charshia. Theaccessibility for people with disabilities is also a topic, as thestreet slopes offer them a great challenge.

A bigger-scale issue is the contextual division between theold and new parts of the city. Cultural happenings are concen-trated solely in the historical neighborhoods, because of theirrichness. As a result the locals living in the newer parts dont getas involved in the events.

Many public spaces like parks, schoolyards and stairs are beg-ging for an intervention. And there is always the matter of play-

grounds, as well as urban furniture every here and there.

The negligence of the river one of the greatest advantag-es of Tarnovos landscape, is killing us many things could bedone there right away.

Veliko Tarnovo is one of the 27 lucky settlements that enjoythe stunning panorama of the Yantra River. The waterflow be-gins its journey from the Central Balkan regions, then curves itsway north through the Dobrudzha valley, to finally interweavewith the Danubes stream and reach the water of the Black Sea.In the region of Tarnovo the river forms picturesque meanders

which live in sym with the urban structure. Unfortunately,the riverside is neglected and fairly used, the waters cleanlinessfluctuates, and the riverbank is slippery.

The riverside is awaiting your workshop!

The steep slopes of Tarnovos hills led to a terraced solutionfor its urban structure. And then came the staircase in differ-ent shapes and sizes; made out of stone, wood and iron; old andnew; it overcomes the striking altitude between the levels of thetown. Its main purpose is to be used as a pedestrian shortcut,making people quicker (and fitter) step by step. However, other

applications are also possible. A new attractive use of the stepsis UP to you. So when you arrive in Tarnovo after the exhilarat-ing trip, take a walk and calm DOWN


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problematic spots

Varosha Old City

Old city part

slope terrain predominating in

staired streets

New central city area concen-

trated with administrative

buildings

Marno Pole Park

Ex-military school zone future secondary city center

Green areas

Old Turkish city center

Asenova Mahala

residential area by the river

Trapezitza Castle

Tzarevec Castle

University zone

Turkish downtown

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The venues of EASA 2014 are spread throughout the city tis-sue. That way the participants will merge with the environmentand feel the spirit of Veliko Tarnovo. The distance between thefurthest of the locations is not more than 20 minutes walk, andmost of them are situated in the old town.

All participants, tutors, organizers and helpers will be ac-commodated in Cyril and Methodius, Saints High School. Thebuilding is about 100 years old and is protected as cultural herit-age. The school provides a huge two-level yard with marvelouspanorama vistas. It is situated just by the castle and right nextto Tsar Asen Square. Sleeping in the classrooms, on the floor.

The Municipality gives us freedom and trust to intervene inthe public spaces. A workshop can be realized at any spot, cho-sen by the tutor or the participants.

Accommodation

Cyril and Methodius,

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venues

Some of the workshops and exhibitions will be held in the oldpost office. The building is situated on the main street in the oldtown. It has been abandoned for decades, thoughin recent years

many art festivals and exhibitions have been taking place there.The building provides numerous spaces with potential for inter-ventions. Workshops can also be held in the yard of the school.

The old post office

The Old Post office

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Lectures

Lounge and exhibitions

The lectures will be held in various locations the atrium ofthe National Library for the sunny days, the university hall andmany others.

There will be even more spaces provided for EASA, spreadthroughout the city for exhibitions and lounge areas.

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workshops

Bringing the best of both worlds (theory and construction),compound workshops go through a stage of research on place,usually taking up the first week of the assembly, and as a result

produce physical expressions of the theoretical conclusions.The subdivisions given here are, of course, tentative andshould not be taken as decisive in your brainstorming noworkshop is ever solely constructive nor theoretical. Neverthe-less a basic differentiation is obviously present.

Permanent / temporary workshops(A differentiation mostly applicable to constructive workshops)

While composing your workshop proposal it is essential tohave this feature in mind is it built to last, or is it there for just

a period of time?

A permanent workshop should have a function that is appro-priate for its long-life charisma. It will be there for years be sureit is going to be still attractive and functional in the distant fu-ture. Furthermore, a structure built to last requires durable ma-

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terials and a vandal-resistant design. Also bear in mind that allfour seasons are strongly present in Bulgaria burning summerheat; rainy, windy autumns; snowy, freezing winters make ittough.

Many permanent workshops require measurements, foun-dations or other preparations, which need to be done prior tothe beginning of the assembly. This ensures that the rest of thework will be completed on time. Therefore, tutors applying fora constructive workshop requiring preliminary work need to bepresent at the worksite prior enough to have things preparedby the first day of EASA. In other words an early-bird arrivalmight be needed.


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Being designed to stay for a certain period of time, tempo-rary workshops come out to be much easier to achieve in twoweeks and in the context of EASA spirit. One of the few require-

ments is that they dont leave a serious trace on the spot afterbeing removed.

Predesigned / designed on field

In this chapter we are about to examine a crucial character-istic of EASA workshops. Concerning all types constructive,theoretical, compound, temporary, permanent, whatever it is

a fundamental feature whether: the workshop has been predesigned in detail a design concept has been presented and then further devel-oped and brought to reality during the assembly the whole design is elaborated on place, based on a certaintheoretical background

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Predesigned workshops

Designed on field

EASA scandalizes 14 days. And theres a lot happening dur-ing that time new people, new places, interesting lectures, ex-hausting parties. Although workshops do consume the most oftime, its impossible for you, the tutor, and your participants tospend the whole two weeks solely working on the project. Youwill find a lot about how participants are chosen for the work-shops and other crucial information in the chapters yet to come.But here we have to mention a few basic things.

Usually, those are the big-scale constructive workshops. Asthese consume a lot of pure, filthy handwork, EASA has gainedthe experience that it is more than preferable to have the designof the workshop in advance probably in detail, or just leav-ing minor constructive questions to be solved on ground. Thisensures that you will have enough time to get your participantsto understand the design and construction methods, spread the

work among them and then start building. And of course havethe job done by the end of the assembly.

further developing a conceptual designParticipants in your workshop are a huge potential. It is very

EASA-spirited to start a workshop with a conceptual design anddevelop it further with the ideas and multicultural approach ofyour participants. And then build it.

design from alpha to omegaA workshop can also start as a purely theoretical intention.

Then you meet your participants, feel their vibes, start brain-storming, develop a design together and finally build it also avery EASA-spirited approach.


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workshops

Traditional EASA workshops

There are a few workshops that have proven their geniusEASA-spirit throughout the years and deservedly take placeevery assembly since they were born.

As an assembly of highest rank, EASA has its own newspaper.Although Umbrella is the international name, it changes everyyear adopting the local word for newspaper. It is issued everyone or two days and covers all the events going on during the as-sembly, all the rumors, all the workshops, all the parties.

A workshop dedicated to filming the event and streaming epi-sodes every few days. Mass media we all know the potential.

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EASA FM

EASA Kitchen

A radio station will be streaming live in the city during thetwo weeks. Everyone is invited to play some music, make a live

musical performance, share ideas, give a speech etc.

This workshop is a charming way to share your countrys tra-ditional food or your favourite dish with everyone.

As you are applying for a tutor you have a great idea about aworkshop and you need a bunch of lovely people to work it outtogether. This chapter is to them - your participants.

First important thing in your workshop presentation is thenumber of people you need for the job. Basically there is no limi-tation in that, but a rough number between 1 and 25 could beimagined. Having too many participants may cause difficulties

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in spreading the work among them in rational ways. This bringsabout the hanging-around-doing-nothing people. Not havingenough laborers is even worse. A well-coordinated and fruitfullyworking team is the key to success.

You never know, until they join.All the selected workshops will be gathered in one booklet /theparticipantpack/ and so presented to future participants. Hence,they will be already familiar with the essence of the workshopsby the first day of EASA. Also, in the beginning of the assembly-all the tutors make presentations of their workshops, followedby formal and informal discussions. Then attendees choosewhich workshop to join.

It is very important to make your participants feel engagedand involved in the working process. Sometimes people have

different opinions someone may have a different idea aboutthe workshop. It is in the process of working together that bril-liant ideas rise about. Dont hesitate to let the design or conceptchange even a predesigned workshop can twist significantlyin the course of work. On the other hand many workshops aredesigned from alpha to omega on the spot its the participantsthat play the major role for that.

As a tutor, you carry demanding responsibilities towardsyour participants, their well-being and motivation and the suc-cessful implementation of your workshop.

Once you get to know each other and form a lovely team, it isimportant to keep a circumstantial and tolerant communication a crucial factor for a rewarding experience. Make sure that eve-rybody in your workshop knows the what, where and how. Ex-change your phone numbers, make regular meetings, and drinkbeer. Usually tutors pin-post important information regardingthe workshop at the infopoints of the assembly. That way all theparticipants can see the news when passing by.

Keep your participants healthy and fresh-minded in the pro-cess of work. Many workshops require comprehensive and sub-

stantial instructions before starting. For example someonemay have never used an electric drill or screwdriver, and theyprobably wont share this with you. It is your duty and respon-sibility to familiarize all the participants with the tools and con-struction methods you will be dealing with. Thus the work aheadwill be much easier, beneficial and safe.

Safety

Communication

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This is no ordinary workshop contest. As EASA 2014 will bedominated by the sym concept, the workshop proposalswill also have to be elaborated and submitted in the symspirit. What does it all mean?

A unique web-platform has been developed, where every tu-tor will have to post his first impression and basic concept fora workshop. The platform will be constantly updated showingall the proposals submitted by the moment. The main goal ofthe platform is having everybody able to brainstorm, commentand propose changes, mutations and symbiosis on the workshopconcepts that only the collective mind can think of.There are different possibilities that can emerge from the plat-form: Sym between workshops may lead to merging:Workshop A and Workshop B are so complementary and in

love that they merge into Workshop C. A symbiotic product workshops:Maybe two workshops can maintain their identity but producesomething together using totally different approaches to thesubject. Or using different medias finally producing things (ob-jects, impressions, experiences, provocative ideas) relating toeach other in the mind of the public.There is no limitation in the number of members in a symrelationship many ideas can merge in one workshop, andmany single workshops can be interconnected in a chain-typerelation. We stress out that it is not obligatory to form a rela-

tionship between workshops as this is just only one of the levelson which it can happen. Feel free to find your sym on thelevel the macro and the micro, in your own mind or the wideworld, in other fields like arts, politics or science, look in othercultures, in history, in ideas or your imagination

Sym workshops

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Veliko Tarnovo and the region provide some constructionmaterials. So we can basically ensure the disposal of these com-mons:

PlywoodFiber board e.g. MDF / OSB / Hard BoardTimber Varying in lengths and dimensionsDowel Varying in lengths and dimensionsSheet Metal

Metal Lengths Varying in lengths and dimensionsMetal Angles

Glass / Plastic Sheeting

String / Rope / Metal Rope / Wire

Bricks / Construction Blocks / Paving Tiles

Cement / Sand

Insulation Board / Roll MechanicalFixings e.g. Screws / Nails / Nuts & Bolts / RivetsChemical Fixings e.g. Glues / MasticsPaint / Spray Paint / Paint Brushes / Paint Rollers

Fabric Varying in types and colorsElectrics e.g. Lights / Cable / SwitchesStationaryPens / Pencils / Paint / Ink / Glue / Sticky TapePaper / Card / Mount BoardClay / Plaster

Craft Knives / Scissors / Rulers / Erasers / Staple Guns & Staples

Specific materials not included here may also be possible, not tomention if you find it from a sponsor.

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torlife

Being a tutor at EASA is great. Therefore it is carries great re-sponsibilities. Having your workshop well scheduled and disci-plined, warmly concerning your participants and taking the best

out of it have already been mentioned. Anyway, here are a fewdetails you should know:

Every two days during the assembly a tutor meeting is held. Itreunites for some 30 minutes all the tutors and the organizers toshare arising problems, ideas and all types of information.

It is your responsibility as a tutor to take care of all the tools

that you and your participants are using. That includes electricpower tools provided by sponsors, as well as all the stationaryand other equipment provided by the organizers. All these will

be stored in the Tool box. You take what you need from there,use it, and then return it after the working day (or night).

Make a great footage of the work and fun that you are hav-ing during EASA. You will need this material for making yourworkshop final presentation at the end of the assembly, as wellas your participants CVs. Our organizing team will also demandsome documentation of the workshops in order to issue a mag-nificent final report and make various post-EASA 2014 exhibi-tions.

Brand your workshop. Give it a specific charm some sort ofvisual id and give out branded material to your participants.Matches, pencils, condoms, even a printed booklet is quite adeal. Then you are a Tutor God. Your participants will be evenfurther motivated and proud with their workshop.

Tutor meetings

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The fee for tutors will be a certain percentage of the full fee(the one for participants). Well have it fixed by early spring.The fee is divided in three groups, according to the financial cir-

cumstances in different countries:

300 euroAustria, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland,France, Germany, Iceland, International, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg,Malta, The Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Scotland,Sweden, Switzerland, Wales

240 euro Cyprus, Ireland, Italy, Russia (Moscow), Spain

180 euro Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary,Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia

120 euroBulgaria, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Turkey

60 euro Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia andHerzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

We strongly encourage tutors to find a sponsor for theirworkshop. If you provide material/financial support you will,on the one hand, have us believing that you really will make agreat workshop and, on the other, your fee will be seriously, ifnot completely reduced.

Your fee covers accommodation, food (breakfast, lunch anddinner from July 18th to August 3rd) and all the basic, sanitaryand substantial stuff to have the campus running.

Group one

Group two

Group three

Group four

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eventprogram

18Friday

tutor

arrival

JU LY

29Tuesdayworkshop

day

19Saturday

participants

arrival

workshop

presentations

20Sunday

walking

tour

workshop

fair

21Monday

workshop

day

22Tuesday

workshop

day

26Saturdayexcursion

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27Sundayworkshop

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28Mondayworkshop

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30Wednesdayworkshop

day

31Thursdayworkshop

day

01Fridayfinal

presentations

02Saturdayexhibiton

day

23Wednesday

workshop

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03Sundayend

of easa 014

24Thursday

workshop

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25Friday

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Bulgariatipsandtricks

Bulgaria is a country in Eastern Europe, a member of the Un-ion. The currency used is the Bulgarian Lev BGN, and one Euroequals two Leva. Paying in euro is not possible, though wide-

spread currencies can be easily exchanged. Anyway, we adviseyou to bring your goods in euro. Getting to Veliko Tarnovo fromthe major airports will cost you no more than 20 euro.

I want to sym with you. .

[Hayde da pravim symbioza]

Dude, pass me that trowel, please. , !

[Day taz malamashka breh, momko!]

Two cold beers, please. , . [Shefe, metni dve studeni biri]

Tonight we are going to mess around. . [Taya vecher vikam da izperdashime kotchinata]

Make sure you listen to the proper pronunciation in GoogleTranslate.

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credits

In November 2012, at the international meeting of EASA co-ordinators /INCM/ held in Vienna, two teams bid to host theassembly of 2014: Portugal and Bulgaria. Both teams made splen-did presentations of their concepts, followed by two days of in-tense discussions. After extensive debates about the two pro-posals, the national coordinators reached consensus EASA2014is going to Bulgaria.

We here express our boundless appreciation of the Portu-guese presentation and their lovely team, who were beyond in-spirational. We also want to praise the Austrian team, who notonly made a brilliant organization of the meeting, but sharedtheir best of warmth and hospitality, providing a life-changing,unforgettable event. Thank you!

We would like to thank the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo,which is supporting us devotedly and is looking forward to wel-

come you. We are grateful for the priceless support from theChamber of Architects in Bulgaria, The Union of Architects inBulgaria, and the University of Architecture, Civil Engineeringand Geodesy. Special thanks to Sofia Architecture Week, whonot only included EASA in their events, but shared their bestof experience with us, to DUPINI Art Group, TAM Gallery,Taralej Gallery, Projektirane Studio and Transformatori As-sociation.

We are much obliged to our official sponsors Makita, Bau-mit and Bushmills, who keep this event going and spirited.

A massive shout out goes to all the people of EASA all eas-

ians, which are lovely and keep us vigorously inspired in organ-izing EASA 2014. Much love to the Wastelands (EASA 2012 Hel-sinki, Finland) team their workshop guide played a major rolein filling the content of this here booklet, as well as the teams ofSlovenia and Spain, who we constantly keep buzzing with ques-tions. And thank you Sasha!

Thanks to all the medias in Bulgaria and abroad that give ourefforts a strong voice.

It would be fare to mention a few spots that provide greatambience for working or resting after harsh EASA work Bashbar, Dada bar, bar Four Rooms, Melon bar, Ritschs restaurant

and others.Huge thanks to our families and friends for the understand-

ing, warm support and belief.

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Dimitar Rahov, Emilian Dimov, Elena Rahova,Veniyana Lemonidi, Dobrin Petkov, Nikolay Mitov,Tsveta Georgieva, Jivka Georgieva, Ahmad Madhoun,Lubomira Momcheva, Pavel Penev, Georgi Nenkoff,Maria Petkova, Elvira Tomalevska, Rosina Shatarova,Ivan Konstantinov, Alexandra Kononchenko,Ilia Gruev, Gavrail Gavrilov

Thank you for being with us and going through all the chapterscarefully. Feel free to contact us about any questions that youhave. We are more than passionate about receiving your work-

shop proposals.

As a conclusion

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A few works that have inspired us to organize EASA 2014:

Beyond Culture,Edward T. HallSad tropics,Claude Levi-StraussThe philosophy of symbiosis,Kisho KurokawaAesthetics of Modern Art,Dimitar Avramov

[email protected]/easa.bulgaria

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