Boyana 49

Boyana 49
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Boyana 49
© Assen Emilov

Boyana 49 

I/O architects

ARCHITECTS
I/o Architects

MANUFACTURERS
Gira, Reynaers Aluminium, Dekko

DESIGN TEAM
Viara Jeliazkova, Georgi Katov, Stefan Apostolov

ENGINEERING
Strukto

PHOTOGRAPHS
Assen Emilov

AREA
5120 M²

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Sofía, Bulgaria

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

This twenty apartments residential building is located in a renowned villas area of Sofia between the city and the mountain.

Boyana 49
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Boyana 49
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Boyana 49
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Precise positioning in the middle of the vast steep plot among the trees of a mixed forest both conceals its scale and provides privacy.

The metallic appearance and the horizontality of the structure are in strong opposition to the natural surroundings while the extensive glazing reflections camouflage it.

A parking ramp is leading gradually from the street through a large transparent gate up to the deep underground monolith space of the garage.

Boyana 49
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Boyana 49
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Boyana 49
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The double-height lobby brings garden view light and softer materiality into it while the triple loop neon chandelier marks the route to the apartments.

A small gathering space next to the garden and the series of stairs lead to the close-up trees and cityscape views of the private dwellings.

Boyana 49
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Boyana 49
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Ground floor plan
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First floor plan
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Third floor plan
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Fourth floor plan
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Fifth floor plan
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Site plan


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Sections
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Elevation