To mark its 30th anniversary, ZORA, one of Bulgaria’s leading retail chains for home appliances and electronics, invested in the construction of a new logistics park in Bozhurishte, entrusting the ambitious project to the team of IPA – Architecture and more.
With a visionary approach and a deep understanding of the company’s operational needs, the architects transformed the 78,257 sq.m. site into a modern, efficient, and user-friendly facility, combining an administrative building with high-capacity warehouses serving the company’s extensive retail network.
The development is planned in two phases. The first phase includes a two-story administrative center and a warehouse complex of four modular units, each capable of operating both independently and as part of an integrated system. The second phase foresees the addition of four more warehouse modules, further expanding the logistics capacity of the site.
A key objective of the project was to ensure maximum storage capacity and operational efficiency, meeting the growing demands of ZORA’s expanding business. This was achieved through the intelligent organization of the warehouse interiors, with storage halls reaching heights of over 11 meters. The implementation of VNA automated systems - a combination of high-rack storage and optimized forklift corridors - enhances both capacity and the speed of goods handling and transportation. A mezzanine level within the warehouses accommodates part of the administrative functions.
The design includes a sufficient number of TIR loading docks, while separate parking areas for trucks and passenger vehicles are positioned around the site, each with dedicated access routes. This ensures optimal circulation and efficient connectivity with the surrounding road infrastructure.
The administrative building features a variety of office layouts and meeting rooms, along with amenities that foster employee well-being - such as a fitness area, relaxation zones, dining space, sauna, and steam bath. These facilities provide comfort, balance, and opportunities for rest and recreation in the workday.
For construction, IPA – Architecture and more selected only high-quality materials, ensuring durability and aesthetic refinement. The facades are finished in ZORA’s corporate colors - white and graphite gray - while the office building features a suspended facade clad in aluminum composite panels. Extensive glazing brings natural light deep into the interior, creating a bright, open, and welcoming atmosphere that reflects the company’s forward-looking spirit.
Entering a new era, ZORA also takes a responsible step toward sustainability. The project integrates energy-efficient and energy-independent solutions, including rooftop photovoltaic systems that will supply a significant share of the complex’s energy needs.
The result is a logistics hub that blends functionality, comfort, and vision, supporting the company’s continued growth and commitment to innovation.
