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Manifesto
Hristo Tritakov, PhD
architect, aquatecture specialist and (maybe) more
Architecture in the marine environment should be used as a significant tool for solving global, urban planning and social problems in the search for a high-quality living environment that advantages the sustainable and positive future development of human civilisation.
The appropriate aquatory use will contribute to developing new perspectives and expanding urban planning ideas, which should be sufficiently predictable and prepared for the rapid increase of the human population in the 21st Century.
aquatecture the book
Case Studies
Aquatecture - Potential of Architecture in Water Surroundings
Beykent 1st INT Symposium of Design for Living with Water
This paper aims to analyze the architectural opportunities for building and living in the water area...
2019
The Parallel Reality of Living in Water. A New Environmental Approach - the "Aquatecture"
Beykent 1st INT Symposium of Design for Living with Water
The ancient underwater cultural heritage of the Black Sea coast continues to be rich and well preserved, but it is still undeveloped...
2019
Testimonials
Media Publications
Get In Touch
Message me at hristo.tritakov@gmail.com
New Perspectives
18 October 2026
Aquatecture 2: Perspectives of Water Architecture
Two recent conversations about design, architecture and aquatecture: a video interview for the Archinova Architecture Awards and an episode of Podcast TALANTI.
11 October 2026
Aquatecture 1: Potential of Water Architecture
Two recent conversations about design, architecture and aquatecture: a video interview for the Archinova Architecture Awards and an episode of Podcast TALANTI.
In Conversation – Archinova Interview & Podcast TALANTI
Two recent conversations about design, architecture and aquatecture: a video interview for the Archinova Architecture Awards and an episode of Podcast TALANTI.
10 November 2025
Urban Purifier – a Microalgae Pavilion for Cleaner City Air
A modular timber pavilion built around a microalgae photobioreactor that cleans the air of the city – Mess is More and VODORASLO's project, awarded the Archinova 2025 Special Prize.
5 June 2025
Aquatecture – Design Perspectives for Living on the Water
What aquatecture means, why coastal megacities will turn to the water around them, and how resources, flexible urbanism and greenery can make living on water as comfortable as living on land.
18 November 2024
Zerobeyond Interview
It is always fascinating to meet professionals, who have achieved great academic success with their research and studies. Each individual, with their respective expertise, enlightens one’s life in an amazing manner. I hold very high respect for individuals, who pursue doctorate in their quest towards perfection in their fields. Honestly, I not only envy them, […]
2 December 2022
House with Bunker – Living Beside a Wartime Bunker at Cape Shabla
Two design studies for a private residence built around a Second World War bunker at Cape Shabla, Bulgaria's northernmost point – both nominated at the Archinova awards.
25 November 2022
Origami – a Modular System of Floating Houses
One basic floating module, many outcomes: homes, hotels and offices that can stand alone on the water or combine into floating neighbourhoods. Nominated at Archinova 2022.
11 September 2020
Habitat Red Sands – a Community Living on the Water
How the Second World War Red Sands sea forts in the Thames estuary could become a complete human habitat on the water – the concept that won the Arch Inova 2020 award for conceptual projects.