Valesa Petkova
Country:
Bulgaria
Bulgarian, English, German
Languages:
Professional field and current role
Architect and Urban Designer
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.
Which topics are you most interested in
Mental health and well-being, Social connection and community, Research methods and evidence-informed design
Which types of environments are you most interested in
Healthcare and care environments, Education and learning environments, Urban and public spaces
