Kino Center II House Project

Kino Center II House Project

Type:
single-family residential building

Project location:
Sofia, Dragalevtsi neighborhood

Built-up area:
Gross floor area: 588 sq. m

Project status:
Completed in September 2020

The single-family house is situated in the southern part of the Dragalevtsi neighborhood, on a northeast-facing slope. The building is developed over two above-ground levels with a basement, reaching a cornice height of up to 8.50 m. The design intent is to position the house across two merged plots, allowing for a maximized outdoor garden area while ensuring the home remains fully oriented toward the exceptional views of Vitosha Mountain to the south.

The south-facing façade is generously glazed, while the remaining façades are more solid and introverted, functioning as a protective architectural envelope. A defining architectural feature is the deep eave, which accentuates the building’s silhouette while also acting as an effective passive sun-shading device. Integrated external shutters, recessed within the wall plane, further enhance solar control and comfort. The house is designed with a mono-pitched roof, carefully considered to improve performance and ease of maintenance during the region’s heavy snowfall conditions.

The architectural concept is based on clean, well-defined lines and pure forms, enriched by a thoughtful interplay of façade materials. A key accent is the timber cladding, which introduces a sense of warmth and tactility. Beyond its visual impact, its placement is carefully considered to ensure adequate self-shading from the intense southern sun, contributing to the building’s overall comfort and performance.

Site layout
Ground floor layout
Second floor layout
Northeast façade
Northwest façade
Southeast façade
Southwest façade
Street view
The bay windows are wrapped in timber cladding, reinforcing their sculptural presence and adding warmth to the façade.
The yard is spacious and filled with natural sunlight, creating an open and inviting outdoor atmosphere.
The white frame wraps around the composition, accentuating and defining the architectural volumes with clarity and precision.
The ground floor is articulated with stone cladding, grounding the composition and adding material depth.
Generously glazed, the house opens up towards the mountain, framing the surrounding views and strengthening its connection to the landscape.
Detail of the timber cladding, highlighting its texture, joinery, and material expression.
West façade.
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