Park Zone 3

The Municipality of Burgas and the Burgas 2032 Foundation launched the competition as part of Burgas’s long-term cultural strategy and supports the city’s candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2032.

The competition invited Bulgarian and foreign architects, artists, and multidisciplinary teams to propose a bold vision for the transformation of a central urban void in Burgas, locally known as The Hole.

The site has remained undeveloped since 1989, when plans for a department store were abandoned, leaving an empty concrete structure in the city center.

After decades of legal disputes and stalled developments, the municipality opened a path forward for this landmark competition to redefine the area as a symbol of Burgas’ cultural and urban renewal.

Located in the heart of the city, the site will be transformed to connect three main zones: a park environment, cultural spaces, and administrative services.The aim is to create an innovative and functional concept for a contemporary urban space.

Participants were invited to design a vibrant public hub for art, culture, events, and community interaction.