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Short Bio
Valesa Petkova is an architect and urban designer from Bulgaria with an academic path spanning Germany, Italy, and China. Studying abroad shaped her interest in the dialogue between people and place and questions of context, memory, and belonging. Her work explores links between wellbeing and the built environment, informing her master’s thesis on Bulgaria’s network of cultural centres as third places. A NeuroAU member since 2025, she contributes to collective efforts to create a community space in Fumso Ketewa, Ghana.
Environments of Interest
Healthcare and care environments, Education and learning environments, Urban and public spaces
Topics of Interest
Mental health and well-being, Social connection and community, Research methods and evidence-informed design
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