The project for the renewal and transformation of the urban environment in Meden Rudnik, Burgas covers a substantial area and was developed in response to the existing terrain, street network, and open spaces between the residential buildings. The district was established in the 1960s, and its scale provided the opportunity for a comprehensive approach to traffic organization, green areas, and public spaces.
The project was developed by IPA - Architecture and more in partnership with Vamos Ltd. As part of the urban design, five major open spaces between residential buildings were renewed. A key principle was the reorganization of vehicular circulation and the removal of parked cars from the areas between the residential buildings.
The project includes the rehabilitation of the street network, including two streets that are part of the primary road network. Street profiles within and around the renewal area were reconsidered to create additional parking spaces outside the residential open spaces. These measures are directly related to the organization of road and transport infrastructure and to establishing a clearer separation between vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation.
The areas freed from parked vehicles were reorganized as spaces for movement, sports, recreation, and social activities. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, seating and recreation areas, and spaces for different activities were introduced, including table tennis, badminton, climbing, and other opportunities for sports and play.
The significant change in elevation across the site was incorporated into the functional and landscape organization of the space. Some of the slopes were used for different activities, while the individual levels were connected through a system of paths and areas for movement and recreation.
The landscape design and park planning includes the renewal of the existing green areas and the planting of new tall vegetation. Landscaping, paving, circulation areas, and places for recreation were developed as parts of the overall spatial organization of the site.
The concept also includes solutions related to the sustainable use of resources, including energy-efficient elements, rainwater collection and reuse, and designated composting areas.
The Meden Rudnik project brings together urban design, transportation organization, landscaping, and spaces for activity and recreation within an integrated approach to the renewal of an existing residential environment.
