For Fresh&Frozen, a leading company in refrigerated and frozen logistics, IPA – Architecture and more designed one of the largest temperature-controlled warehouse facilities in Bulgaria.
The facade stands out with its confident lines and a three-color palette, led by a signature orange tone that reflects the company’s branding. The complex is organized on two levels. The ground floor accommodates the spacious warehouse, equipped with convenient racking systems suitable for Euro-pallets and large-format goods. To ensure optimal storage conditions, the warehouse is divided into two distinct zones: a freezer area consisting of two separate chambers operating at –22°C, and a tempered section with two chambers maintained respectively at +6 to +8°C and +12°C. The administrative offices and staff workspaces are located on the second floor.
In front of the warehouse, two operational levels unfold. The first is the loading and unloading area, comprising 27 TIR docking stations, while the second level is dedicated to food repackaging. Transport of goods to and from these zones is facilitated by two tower-type freight platforms.
The structure features reinforced concrete and steel load-bearing elements, combined with a steel roof construction. The exterior walls are built with sandwich panels, and all warehouse zones are additionally separated by internal walls and ceilings made of refrigerating PUR panels. The floors of the freezer chambers incorporate an anti-frost heating system. All remaining floor areas are finished with fiber-reinforced polished concrete, while the repackaging zone is completed with an epoxy coating that meets the requirements of the technological process. The refrigeration system operates with ammonia, and the pipelines run along an elevated steel trestle connecting the installations of the existing and the newly built warehouse building. Safety is further ensured by an automatic fire-protection system.
The complex also includes staff facilities such as changing rooms, bathrooms, sanitary areas, technical rooms, and a dedicated rest area.
With this project, the team of IPA – Architecture and more incorporated all systems and materials required for the demanding conditions of a high-tech logistics facility, while shaping the base into an efficient, functional and aesthetically pleasing environment.
