Nina Ilieva

Biography

Her work spans over 20 years and includes a wide range of projects ; from interior renovations and remodeling of high-end residences to large-scale cultural, commercial , institutional and mixed-use buildings and urban master plans, with notable experience in the USA, EU, and UAE. Her work was distinguished with Europe 40 Under 40 Award for emerging talent in European architecture and urban design, First Prize in the 2022 Global Architecture & Design Awards by Rethinking The Future (RTF) for multifamily residential building and 2017 Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) for her firm's successful implementation of the 2030 New Urban Agenda for Sustainable Development making our cities more sustainable, inclusive , innovative and creative.

She believes that we can make the world better place trough our build environment as a positive force in the world, making it more sustainable, just , inclusive , creative and innovative. She is passionate about shaping the future of our profession , thus participating asa member of the General Assembly of Partners (GAP) to the UN in NYC/USA , supporting the implementation of the Habitat III Conference and the New Urban Agenda, along with other global initiatives that advance sustainable urban development. Currently she is also selected from the Bulgarian Union of Architects (BUA) as a representative into Architecture Council of Europe (ACE)

In addition to her professional achievements, Nina has served as a Faculty Member and Adjunct Professor at Parsons The New School for Design and the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Her multidisciplinary work as an architect, urban planner, educator, and activist is centered on promoting Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on creating sustainable cities and communities. Nina was a member of the General Assembly of Partners (GAP) to the UN, supporting the implementation of the Habitat III Conference and the New Urban Agenda, along with other global initiatives that advance sustainable urban development.

Her winning project has been featured in a Global Research Achievements publication on Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements! The publication includes insights from 40 green cities across 6 continents, 20model communities and building projects, cutting-edge green technologies, and 4 best practices on green transportation. It also features articles from academic and business experts, entrepreneurs, mayors, UN officials, and state representative. Our work has been exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Venice Biennale, Los Angeles Pacific Design Center, Council of European Urbanism in Oslo, European Commission in Sofia, New York Festival of Ideas, Sofia Architecture Week, and the Institute of Creative Sustainability in Berlin, among others. My expertise has led to invitations to serve as a juror, workshop facilitator, and critic at institutions such as Pratt, NYIT, Columbia University, Princeton, SCI-Arc, the Dessau Institute of Architecture in Germany.

Nina holds two Master's degrees—one from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) in Sofia, Bulgaria, and another from the University of Houston in Texas. She also earned a post-graduate degree in Urban Planning, Design, and Policy from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in California. Currently, Nina is a PhD candidate in Urban Planning and Design, further reinforcing her academic expertise and commitment to the field.

That bridges the gap between research and practice.

Nina has received numerous prestigious awards, including the UN Global Award for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements, for her firm's successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Some of her most prominent awards include: 2017 Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) 2014 Europe 40 Under 40 Award for emerging talent in European architecture and urban design First Prize in the 2022 Global Architecture & Design Awards by Rethinking The Future (RTF)

She believes that we can make the world better place trough our build environment as a positive force in the world, making it more sustainable, just , inclusive , creative and innovative.

Her multidisciplinary work as an architect, urban planner, educator, and activist is centered on promoting Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on creating sustainable cities and communities. Nina was a member of the General Assembly of Partners (GAP) to the UN, supporting the implementation of the Habitat III Conference and the New Urban Agenda, along with other global initiatives that advance sustainable urban development.

RESEARCHED BASED APPROACH. CIRCULAR ECONOMY HOLISTIC APPROACH SUSTAINABLE LIVING REDEFINING PRODUCTS SERVICES AND WORKFORCE THIS CIRCULAR ECONOMIC MODEL BUILDS BETTER ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CAPITAL. PARTICIPATORY SYSTEM TO COLLECT TO CREATE EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES With a strong academic background, Nina holds two Master's degrees—one in Architecture and another in Urban Design. She is also the founder and lead architect of ADAPTATIONS LLC, an internationally recognized and award-winning firm specializing in architecture, urbanism, and design.

Nina has received numerous prestigious awards, including the UN Global Award for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements, for her firm's successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Some of her most prominent awards include: 2017 Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) 2014 Europe 40 Under 40 Award for emerging talent in European architecture and urban design First Prize in the 2022 Global Architecture & Design Awards by Rethinking The Future (RTF) In addition to her professional achievements, Nina has served as a Faculty Member and Adjunct Professor at Parsons The New School for Design and the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Her multidisciplinary work as an architect, urban planner, educator, and activist is centered on promoting Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on creating sustainable cities and communities. Nina was a member of the General Assembly of Partners (GAP) to the UN, supporting the implementation of the Habitat III Conference and the New Urban Agenda, along with other global initiatives that advance sustainable urban development.

Her winning project has been featured in a Global Research Achievements publication on Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements! The publication includes insights from 40 green cities across 6 continents, 20model communities and building projects, cutting-edge green technologies, and 4 best practices on green transportation. It also features articles from academic and business experts, entrepreneurs, mayors, UN officials, and state representative. Our work has been exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Venice Biennale, Los Angeles Pacific Design Center, Council of European Urbanism in Oslo, European Commission in Sofia, New York Festival of Ideas, Sofia Architecture Week, and the Institute of Creative Sustainability in Berlin, among others. My expertise has led to invitations to serve as a juror, workshop facilitator, and critic at institutions such as Pratt, NYIT, Columbia University, Princeton, SCI-Arc, the Dessau Institute of Architecture in Germany.

Nina holds two Master's degrees—one from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) in Sofia, Bulgaria, and another from the University of Houston in Texas. She also earned a post-graduate degree in Urban Planning, Design, and Policy from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in California. Currently, Nina is a PhD candidate in Urban Planning and Design, further reinforcing her academic expertise and commitment to the field.