Type:
single-family residential building
Kino Center II House Project
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.
















