The team of IPA - Architecture and more designed a non-food logistics base for Kaufland, part of the large-scale logistics complex located in the village of Stryama - the largest industrial park in Bulgaria and one of the country’s most ambitious development projects.
Throughout the design process, the architects adhered strictly to German safety standards and global best practices regarding material quality and construction technology. The goal was to create flawless functional and visual conditions, seamlessly integrating the facility within the extensive logistics complex in Stryama while aligning it with Kaufland’s corporate identity and architectural vision.
The base, designed by IPA - Architecture and more, consists of three high-bay warehouses for storing electrical appliances, textiles, office supplies, and other non-food products, along with technical and reception buildings that ensure smooth operational flow.
The warehouses provide 30,000 pallet storage spaces and 5,000 preparation zones for order assembly and distribution. The annual handling capacity of the facility reaches 100,000 pallets of non-food goods.
The buildings are equipped with an advanced fire safety system, while the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning solutions ensure both comfort and energy efficiency.
A total of 53 loading and unloading ramps efficiently manage the logistics flow to and from the base, which serves Kaufland’s retail network nationwide. The high transport intensity is further optimized through wide access routes and 110 parking spaces for trucks, ensuring smooth circulation and secure parking.
The facade combines reinforced concrete and sandwich panels, finished in Kaufland’s corporate colors - a final design touch that completes the base and integrates it precisely into the large-scale logistics “puzzle” developed by the company in Stryama.
