Blue Bricks Flat

The brief:

To adapt a classic Sofia apartment in a residential building from the 1940s for contemporary living.

Our approach:

We drew inspiration from the apartment’s existing spaces and atmosphere and chose to highlight and enhance them. The transitional living room became the main centre of life in the home, with all rooms opening onto it. The master bedroom is separated from the living room by a glass portal and a light linen curtain, allowing for varying degrees of privacy.
The kitchen — originally a separate room — was opened up to the shared living space and functionally and technically connected to a storage area, laundry, and toilet.

We made full use of every opportunity to add storage and ensured generous work surfaces along the kitchen countertops.
A bold combination of vivid colors and different types of wood was introduced. We preserved and highlighted several original elements of the apartment: the terrazzo flooring in the entrance hall, the original wooden floors, and the plaster ceiling ornaments characteristic of the mid-20th century. Mirrors were used to visually expand the smaller spaces, while the sofa, table, and lighting fixtures serve as key accents.

The result:

An apartment that brings together the historical spirit of Sofia with contemporary design and modern living comfort.