The Fresh&Frozen logistics and warehouse facility in Sofia is designed as a two-story building for the storage and handling of frozen and chilled food products. The project by IPA - Architecture and more forms part of the studio's portfolio of industrial buildings and integrates storage, loading, administrative, and support functions within a unified functional system. The building has a gross floor area of 9,500 sq m, including 6,500 sq m of warehouse space.
The main warehouse area is located on the ground floor and is organized for Euro pallets and oversized goods. The storage space is divided according to the required temperature conditions. The refrigerated section includes two separate chambers operating at -22°C, while the temperature-controlled section contains two chambers maintained at +6 to +8°C and +12°C, respectively. The second floor accommodates offices and staff workspaces.
A loading and unloading block with 27 truck docks is positioned in front of the warehouse, together with a separate level for food repackaging. Two tower-type freight platforms provide vertical movement of goods between the different levels.
The engineering design integrates the specialized systems required to maintain the different temperature conditions. The refrigeration system uses ammonia, while its service routes run along a pipe rack connecting the systems of the existing and newly constructed warehouse buildings. The cold storage floors incorporate an anti-freezing heating system, and the facility is protected by an automatic fire suppression system.
The architectural design responds directly to the operational requirements of the logistics and cold storage facility. The structure combines reinforced concrete and steel, the exterior walls use sandwich panels, and the storage zones are additionally separated by insulated PUR panels. The facade uses three primary colors, with orange introduced as an accent reflecting the Fresh&Frozen corporate identity.
Floor finishes are selected according to the individual operational requirements. The warehouse areas use polished fiber-reinforced concrete flooring, while the repackaging area has an epoxy finish. Staff facilities include changing rooms, showers, sanitary and technical spaces, and a break room.
