At 1894-95 architect  Friederich Gruenanger designed and built  a new structure - the East West barock style wing as a family residency for King Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Gruenanger studied architecture by famous German professor Friedrich von Schmitt.  The architectural style of the building was influenced by the Viennese Baroque and resembles the French palaces of 18-th century. The exquisite arcade, the balcony, and the main staircase are quite impressive. All volumes and details are skillfully combined in a tight architectural composition. The interior of the reception halls, the King's apartments, the Banners' Hall and the marble staircase are especially atractive. Rich gypsum  Rococo style ornamentation made by Viennese master Greiss was used in the interiors, presenting samples of the  Versailles Palace in France. The ceiling of the Banners Hall is a traditional example of the Ryla Monastery style.The gild framed crystal mirrors, marble tables and fireplaces are pieces of substantial interest. Naturally, the Palace  has been the most representative building for its time. It has been declared a historical monument of national significance.

   Mrs. Dr. Vesselinka Petrova-Koch, Bulgarian physicist  in TU-Munich, was the person that established the first contacts with the Foundation through  Prof. Dr. Ing. Otto Meitinger - member of the board, ex-president of TU-Munich and famous German architect. With patriotic enthusiasm and persistence in protection of cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria, Mrs. Koch was the engine that pushed the project.
  Dr. Hans Heinrich von Srbik - President of the Foundation and Prof. Otto Meitinger visited Bulgaria for the first time at 1998 and immediately decided to act and support by money and unique Keim mineral paints the project of saving and restoring the King's Palace in Sofia. After a relatively long period of technical preparation the project was set up at August 2001.
  It was remarkable to note that Prof. Willy Messerschmitt got his diploma as an engineer  at Technical University  in 1923. Thus TU - Munich appeared to be an important  place that brought together different people from different  time and places and  help  the noble idea of preserving the precious building of King's Palace in Sofia to be realized.