Bulgarian architecture

Parallax Studio Ltd. was founded in Sofia in 2015 and specialises in the field of investment design. The company's main priority is the development of optimal design solutions aimed at: increasing economic efficiency, significantly reducing construction and installation costs and providing full support to the investor at every stage – design, administrative approval and construction.

Over the past ten years, the Parallax Studio team has successfully completed a wide range of projects, including:

Beyond the E871 highway and after the last premises of Sofia's Business Park, a white metal palisade shields an immense building site. The borehole drilling resonates from within. The summer sun is burning. With Vitosha mountain against a clear blue sky for a background, a sandy country lane meanders up a plateau.

Colourful weeds grow tall on both sides of the lane. Modest houses in peeling orange, green or yellow hide behind the old trees. Above them, towers a massive concrete structure, rising from the plateau: Kambanite, or The Bells.

When the young Patrick Leigh Fermor – a man considered one of the 20th century greatest travel writers – visited Ruse in 1934, he stumbled upon a strange town.

In modern interior design, office spaces are one of the most exciting projects to work on. From avant-garde technologies to new understandings of the safety, comfort and inspiration of the working environment, they are now the spaces where architects and designers need to be intimately familiar with a multitude of processes and principles to ensure a flawless combination of modernity and tradition.

From bespoke office buildings to high-end residential complexes and state-of-the-art industrial facilities, for almost 20 years Atrim has been designing and constructing modern, significant business-to-business projects and buildings that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. There is only one rule at Atrim, but it is followed by everyone in the team – the company insists on quality construction on time, and on taking full responsibility for everything.

We talked to the company's founder and managing director, Atanas Topchiev, to learn more.

Known for its innovative designs that blend contemporary aesthetics with functional spaces, the studio has earned recognition for its commitment to creating interesting, dynamic, functional and thoughtful environments.

Could you tell us a little bit about your journey into architecture?

Architect Militsa Petrova and architect Asen Ignatov founded Spacemode Studio to design spaces that achieve functionality, balance and a harmonious relationship between buildings and the environment. Architect Petrova is also passionate about the preservation of architectural heritage. Her doctoral thesis is dedicated to modernist architecture on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, focusing on its conservation, the study of spatial memory and the potential for sustainable development of urban models.

With 20 years of experience and over 700 single-family house projects, ISPDD Studio has perfected the art of turning your dreams into reality by offering innovative and modern architectural solutions. The studio's mission is to create a living space that reflects individuality and meets all client needs. Its team of ten young and dedicated architects is fluent in all the latest technologies and can visualise any idea competently and on time, designing homes that are as unique as you.

Atelier boy·k·ott is a practice that not only knows how to turn an investment idea into impressive architectural and interior reality – its team believes in the power of contemporary architecture to transform lives, bring about positive change and create memorable spaces and structures. The studio's founder and lead architect, Boyan Kostadinov, shares more about the studio's vision, understanding of architecture and how these translate into the projects in their portfolio.

Partnering with a team of competent and dedicated architects and interior designers is crucial to the success of any property investment. ABC Studio is such a practice.

Established in 2019 by architect Sarandi Sarandiev, who is also its chief designer, ABC Studio has created single-family houses, hotels and interiors for a range of clients. Most of them are based in the Haskovo region, but the studio has also worked in other parts of Bulgaria and even in the US.

AVI Architects is an architectural studio established in 2015 in Burgas by architect Vladimir Ivanov, which has designed a number of residential, public and industrial projects. The main principles of the team's work are the individual approach to each project, the vision for its implementation, creativity and innovative solutions.

Founded in 2019 by architect Natalie Hristova, the studio expanded in 2024 when architects Rositsa Boneva and Ivanina Guleva joined. The team combines female energy and international experience to create elegant and functional architectural and interior solutions.

The studio's rich portfolio includes completed projects in European capitals such as Vienna, Amsterdam and Sofia, where they have left their outstanding style, blending international trends with local identity.

The time has come for the next big step in your life or business. A new home that meets the criteria of modern, environmentally friendly construction, functionality, and beauty – the perfect space for happy living. A smart real estate investment that sells in no time.

You have the idea, you have the funding, and yet there is an obstacle. You need a partner capable of delivering the best results throughout the process – from handling all the administrative hustle and bustle to architectural design and construction management.

A rather depressing sight. But for architect Daniela Byutyuneva, CEO and co-founder of 2x22studio-architecture, these sad ruins can be brought back to life. Her mission is to help investors find the best way to reuse and adapt old buildings into effective and functional spaces by combining innovative and creative solutions.

How did you get the idea to focus on the restoration of old buildings?

Interior cladding of bamboo wood transform spaces by adding aesthetic value to them, improve rooms' thermal and acoustic insulation properties and are an environmentally friendly choice that meets the current requirements for green construction.

The studio stands out with its team's diverse experience that covers work on a wide spectrum of projects – from large public buildings to the finest elements of interior design. This diversity allows us to have a 360-degree overview of each project and gives a comprehensive and well thought-over approach in architecture and design.

Moving power: Improving the environment

Looking both south and towards the Vitosha mountain, with a fast access to the city centre, it is one of the best developments to live or invest in in Bulgaria. The compound has 34 terraced houses grouped in 6 buildings. Each house has its own yard with rich greenery and a view towards the mountain to the south and the city to the north. A PLACE TO CALL HOME has an underground parking with e-vehicles charging stations and green shared spaces.

DOM BG appeared on Bulgaria's construction market in 2006 and has been known ever since for the consistent quality and functionality of its residential projects. The company was founded by

engineer Branimir Totev and under his leadership has never wavered from its drive for excellence. As a former basketball player, Mr Totev is also the executive director of the Spartak Pleven basketball team, demonstrating his passion and support for the sport and his ability to excel in various roles.

Aesthetically pleasing, flawlessly functional, highly energy effective and with low carbon footprint: quality modern facades should meet all these requirements. Mod Exte is a young Bulgarian company that has set as its goal to introduce to the local market some of the most impressive international manufacturers of facades, interior and floor coverings. Founded in 2021, the company represents in Bulgaria brands such as Fiberdeck, Kerlite, Céramica Mayor, Pflederer, WindDam and others. Its founder, Stanislav Yanchovski, elaborates.

For over 30 years now, Studio ATM has bravely undertaken an important, difficult and often neglected task: to create private and public buildings that actively improve their surroundings and the lives of the people who inhabit and use them. As a result, Studio ATM has enviable expertise in a broad range of projects and through the years has created impressive architecture commissioned by Bulgarian municipalities and institutions.