The Neoperl Factory in Dobrich is a project by IPA - Architecture and more, completed in 2019 for Neoperl Bulgaria, part of the German-Swiss Neoperl Group. With a gross floor area of 11,794.25 sq m, the complex combines manufacturing, warehouse, and administrative functions for the production of flexible hose connections and sanitary accessories. The project forms part of the IPA - Architecture and more portfolio of industrial buildings.
The investment in Dobrich was one of the largest in the region, and at the time of its completion the factory was described as the largest and one of the most promising facilities within the group's international network.
The project comprises a large single-story facility combining manufacturing, warehouse, and administrative areas. The building organization prioritizes safety, suitable conditions for the installation of production machinery, and efficient working conditions for employees operating on a three-shift schedule. The project forms part of the IPA - Architecture and more portfolio of manufacturing facilities.
The production area includes a workshop, a quality-control laboratory, and departments for finished-product inspection. The hall follows a carefully developed technological design that allows different configurations of building systems and the relocation of production equipment specifically developed for the factory. Loading docks positioned along one side of the hall support deliveries and the distribution of finished products.
The single-story administrative wing extends along two sides of the taller production volume, shaping the characteristic profile of the complex. Offices are connected to the production area through internal doors with controlled access, providing a direct functional relationship between the different departments while maintaining the required separation between zones.
The load-bearing structure combines steel and reinforced-concrete elements and columns. The facade structures and wind bracing are designed in steel, while vertically installed insulated panels form the building envelope.
The facade composition uses color to emphasize the different functional volumes. The gray finish of the production hall continues along the roof edge of the white administrative wing, while black elements used for the doors and window frames are repeated in the projecting entrance frames. This expresses the functional distinction between the manufacturing and administrative areas through the architectural identity of the complex.
