Sky Towers by AMur is a residential complex in the Manastirski Livadi East neighborhood of Sofia, designed by IPA - Architecture and more for the investor Soft OOD. The complex includes two high-rise residential buildings reaching up to 74.90 m, a total of 265 apartments, underground garages, and service facilities. The project forms part of the IPA - Architecture and more portfolio of residential buildings and develops a model of high-rise residential architecture in which urban density is balanced by a substantial share of landscaped open space.
The architectural concept of Sky Towers by AMur responds to its specific location at the boundary between the city and the mountain. The relationship between Sofia and Vitosha Mountain is interpreted through the volumetric composition, facade expression, architectural detailing, and organization of the surrounding spaces. The two high-rise volumes create a recognizable silhouette in southern Sofia and contribute to the changing urban profile of Manastirski Livadi.
The complex consists of two residential buildings with underground garages and service facilities. The buildings are developed as two high-rise volumes with a maximum height of 74.90 m and are connected through the underground levels, a shared ground floor, and a shared first above-ground level. This configuration creates a functional connection between the different parts of the complex and allows residential, service, and transportation functions to operate within a unified spatial system.
The underground levels accommodate parking spaces, garages, bicycle parking, and technical rooms. The shared ground floor incorporates service and commercial units with independent access separated from the residential areas, including a children's center, showrooms, a beauty center, and a retail unit. The shared first above-ground level includes parking, apartments, and additional services, including a dental center and a hair salon. Residential and public circulation are clearly separated, while the ground level creates an active relationship with the surrounding urban environment.
As part of the architectural design, the composition is positioned centrally within the site, allowing a broad landscaped area to develop between and around the buildings. The distance and proportions between the two high-rise volumes respond to access to natural light, ventilation, and visual comfort within the residences. The open space between the buildings reduces the perception of excessive density and creates a more generous relationship between the architecture and landscaping.
The two buildings contain a total of 265 apartments, ranging from compact urban residences to larger homes with generous loggias and panoramic views toward Sofia and Vitosha Mountain. Ground-level residences have individual private yards that provide direct access to the landscaped environment and extend the living spaces into the outdoor areas of the complex.
The facades combine ventilated cladding with composite panels, a glazed curtain-wall system with aluminum profiles, and large-format porcelain tiles. The contrast between solid and transparent elements creates depth and rhythm across the elevations. Vertical elements emphasize the height of the buildings, while horizontal lines visually balance the volumes. Curved and organic forms interpret the silhouette of Vitosha Mountain and introduce a softer architectural character into the composition of the high-rise buildings.
The surrounding landscape is designed as a natural extension of the architecture. More than 40% of the site is dedicated to landscaping, while the space between the two buildings forms a green core with areas for meeting, recreation, and everyday interaction with the outdoor environment. The high residential density is therefore balanced by a substantial share of landscaped and communal space for residents.
