We are proud to announce that DOT Sofia is the winner of the Grand Prize in the fifth edition of the Bulgarian Architecture Awards 2023, organised annually by the Bulgarian Chamber of Architects (CAB). The project is the work of I/O architects in the person of arch. Vyara Zhelyazkova and arch. Georgi Katov - professionals and our supporters who turned a dream into a unique building.
During an official ceremony at the Sofia Hotel Balkan, the award was presented to arch. Georgi Katov and arch. Vyara Zhelyazkova by the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Andrey Tsekov, the Chairman of CAB arch. Vladimir Milkov and the Chairman of the International Jury - arch. Francois Valentini.Korten's attractive sheet metal façade blends naturally into the colourful landscape of the area.
Photo credit: Assen Emilov
"So far we have only won special prizes in this competition. It judges non-commercial work. This is a distinction that is not always made. Big investments and objects are not always bearers of quality and vice versa - in smaller works architects can concentrate and be more thorough," says arch. Georgi Katov.
Thank you for this high recognition! We believe that this is a first step in creating a new image for the area around the Women's Market in Sofia, presenting it as a tourist destination and multicultural interaction at the local level.
Aparthotel DOT Sofia is located in the complex context of Sofia's Women's Market, with a clear ambition to give a new direction to its inevitable transformation. DOT Sofia is a place that combines contemporary architecture and art collection, offering luxury accommodation, gastronomy - here is the best new restaurant for 2023 KOMAT, exhibitions and events in the heart of old Sofia. Korten's attractive sheet metal façade blends naturally into the colourful landscape of the area. The dynamics of the oversized shutters in front of DOT Sofia's windows follow the rhythm of the market. The building has a strong presence, but also a respectful attitude to the specifics of the site.