The project by IPA - Architecture and more features a duplex apartment located in one of the four buildings of the GORA residential complex in Sofia. The residence has a total area of 175 sq.m.
The lower level includes a living room with a dining area, a kitchen, a guest bathroom, and a storage room. The main shared spaces of the home are brought together on this level, with the layout organized around functionality in everyday life.
The upper level accommodates the primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, a children's bedroom also with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, and a laundry area. The entrance is visually distinguished from the rest of the home through a deep navy-blue tone that contrasts with the lighter palette of the living area. A wardrobe integrated into the wall paneling provides an additional visual division.
A defining element of the interior design is the double-height space, emphasized by a designer pendant light. Automated curtains add both functionality and a contemporary detail to the interior. The transition between granite-tile flooring and parquet creates a natural visual boundary between the living room and corridor while adding rhythm to the composition.
The kitchen and living room are separated by a folding glass partition, allowing the two spaces to be fully divided when needed. The area beneath the staircase continues the logic of the partition and is designed to be accessible from both the kitchen and the living room.
The bedrooms have individual characters reflecting the preferences of their occupants. The primary bedroom combines light tones and wood elements with a pale red accent that also appears in the bathroom's granite tiles. The children's bedroom contrasts with a more playful palette of pink and blue.
The project received Third Prize at the Dibla Design Awards 2023 in the Residential Interior, Apartment over 60 sq.m category.
