About

I am devoted to help you improve your life by transmuting your vision for the build environment into a timeless legacy. With an extensive background spanning three decades on two continents, adorned with accolades, and underpinned by a client-centric ethos, my mission is to breathe life into your dreams.

Who I Am

Nicholas Galabov is a visionary leader in luxury architecture, dedicated to personal and environmental transformation. Through his innovative architectural designs, he empowers individuals to live a happier and more fulfilled life. 

 

About Gala Architecture

Professional Experience

  • Thirty Years of Experience in Project Management  on two continents
  • Expert in Urban and Community Planning, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, and Interior Designs
  • External Expert for the European Commission on Innovative cost-efficient solutions for zero-emission buildings and resilient cities (since 2014)
  • NCARB Certified for reciprocal Licensure in more then 55 jurisdictions
  • Registered Architect in California (since 2007)
  • Registered Architect in Europe (since 1997)
  • Certified Green Building Professional
  • International Environmental Consultant Certified by DGNB, Germany
  • Two terms Board Member at Architect’s Council of Europe
  • ‘Blueprint for Better’ Champion American Institute of Architects 2018
  • Managed Hospital buildings upgrades for expedited review and approval during Covid-19 response.
  • Registered PASS Professional for Expedited Building Approval process in Northern California.
About Gala Architecture
“Blue zone” style eco village design with passive homes. Mayor of Sofia award - For a video click here.

Specific Architectural Projects:

Numerous Luxury single family homes. Incorporating passive solar, sustainable and resiliency design principles.

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Sustainable Multifamily residential Buildings. Sofia

Three buildings complex for Business Center “West End Park” – YRM, London

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“Super Burgas” – Sustainability masterplan measures for intermodal terminal

Embassy of the United States of America in Sofia. LEED Gold certified building Alterations

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Development of Gold LEED Certified “East End Office” Complex in Sacramento.

Inn Off Capitol Park Motel Rehabilitation, Sacramento

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Zero Net Energy, LEED-Certified Laboratory Facility. Livermore CA. Created a digital twin model.

Sophia Airport Traffic Control Tower Relocation

Multiple Traffic Management Buildings in California

Healthcare Projects for Kaiser Permanente

Projects for California Department of Correction and Rehabilitations –
Prisons buildings upgrades

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CAB Award 2012 for the green warehouse and office for “Heineken”, certified “BREEAM Excellent”– winner of international competition. Stara Zagora

For video click here.

Mayor’s Award from the City of Sofia – “Blue zone” style eco village with passive homes.

Blue zone

SACOG Blueprint Excellence Award.  Fremont community garden and “Fremont Mews” apartments.

Certificate of Accomplishment for Historical “R” Street corridor “Artist Lofts” renovation. CADA.

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John Atanasov Award for Historical Building Façade Art Installation Vivacom

Awards with Capitol Area Development Authority

SMUD Green Power Leader​

Comstock’s Vanguard Award​​

AIA California Council Community Housing Assistance Award​​​

Preservation Award from Sacramento Art Deco Society​​​​

Awards and Recognitions

Your legacy begins with us. Let’s build it together!