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Velvet Lounge
SOFIA, BULGARIA · 2026
Location
SOFIA, BULGARIA
Year
2026
Client
Boutique operator
Type
Interior Design
Category
Hospitality
— Project
A hospitality interior in Sofia shaped as one continuous poured landscape — soft, seated, and lit from beneath so the room itself feels suspended.
— Concept
A single sculpted surface as room, seating and stage — inverting the language of the bar into a place to arrive rather than pass through.
— Challenges
Delivering a curvilinear cast form to a Roman studio brief within a Sofia fit-out schedule and code envelope.
— Design Process
Digital form-finding in Rhino, 1:1 mock-ups in Rome, then remote coordination with the local contractor for on-site pours.
— Sustainability Strategy
Formwork designed for reuse across three phases, all lighting on DALI dimming for a projected 42% energy reduction versus baseline.
— Material Palette
- Micro-cement01
- Recessed warm LEDs02
- Anodised steel edge03
- Silk-blend cushions04
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