Independent architectural practice and design consultancy connecting spatial ideas, computational design and material development. Current work in Sofia includes collaboration with Arteks on architectural details and digitally fabricated components. For its sales office, I developed a bespoke limestone relief with design director Plamen Miryanov, moving between parametric modelling, manual refinement, 3D-printed prototypes, visualisations and VR reviews before CNC milling.

UH Studio

Founder, Architect & Designer

Aug 2021 — present

UH Studio Design Academy

Teaching architectural design through practical digital workflows for architects, designers and students. The academy focuses on Blender for architecture, procedural modelling and Geometry Nodes, alongside visualisation and the wider computational design process. Courses and tutorials connect the tools to architectural decisions: developing alternatives, refining geometry and communicating ideas. This work is complemented by workshops with platforms including PA Academy, Futurly, MEAL and DEZACT.

Educator

Jul 2020 — present

Seven years in HOK’s London studio, contributing to major international buildings and urban projects. At Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, my design work covered the arena and its adjacent urban site. At NewcastleGateshead Quays, I worked on the urban interface, public areas, facade and conference facilities. I also served as Project Architect on The Oceanna in Lagos. The project images below identify the employer and my specific contribution.

HOK London

Project Designer Sep 2015 — Sep 2022

Architectural design and technical development within AHMM’s London practice. I worked on the Camden / Hawley Wharf redevelopment, contributing to Stage E / RIBA Stage 4 technical design for the viaduct retail areas. This role strengthened the connection between design intent, detailed documentation and the constraints of an established urban site. It followed concept-led work at Adjaye Associates and preceded my longer period at HOK.

AHMM London

Architectural Designer Sep 2014 — Jul 2015

Adjaye Associates

Led the auditorium design for Goldman Sachs’ London headquarters through Stage C and D. The role brought together architectural concept, spatial development and design communication within Adjaye Associates’ London studio. It was an early opportunity to take responsibility for a focused element within a major building and develop it through successive stages of the design process.

Lead Designer · London Jun 2013 — Aug 2014

Etihad Arena · Abu Dhabi, UAE. HOK — Designer on the arena and adjacent urban site.

NewcastleGateshead Quays · UK. HOK — Design work on urban interface, public areas, facade and conference facilities.

Screenshots from Dimitar’s LinkedIn experience archive; employer and contribution credited.

Arteks: sculptural stone desk

A sculptural stone reception desk for the Arteks sales office in Sofia, developed through computational modelling and CNC fabrication.

Material & detail

Arteks: stone relief detail

The relief surface brings a digital design study into physical stone. Geometry, texture and light give the finished detail its depth and character.

My collaboration with Arteks includes detailed design and the interfaces between architecture, structure, lighting and building services. Factory visits provide direct insight into manufacturers’ processes and technical capabilities. At Fibrobeton, I reviewed a five-metre, full-scale GRC facade mockup for Zlaten Vek, examining balcony detail, material finish and the effect of light. The mockup was designed by the project team; my involvement here was the visit and fabrication review.

Fibrobeton · Zlaten Vek full-scale GRC facade mockup. Factory visit and fabrication review; mockup design by the project team. Screenshot from Dimitar’s video.

Explore architectural work through UH Studio and practical courses through UH Studio Design Academy. For design consultancy, a lecture or a workshop, get in touch through the studio. Follow ongoing projects and teaching on LinkedIn and Instagram below.