Dian Stanchev

Piedra

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Multi Unit

Firm LocationVarna, Bulgaria

CompanySTARH

Lead ArchitectSvetoslav Stanislavov

Design TeamDimitar Katsarov, Iva Kostova, Hristo Dushev, Borislav Stanchev, Georgi Pasev, Vladimir Kavaev, Debora Dimitrova, Mirela Teofanova, Marina Madzharova, Maria Yanakieva, Rositsa Atanasova, Izabel Todorova, Petko Gerasimov, Vasilena Stefanova

Piedra was designed to harmonize with its context, blending architecture and nature. The site’s proximity to water shapes the design, with the building volumes framing cinematic seascapes. The minimalist edifices emphasize the connection between nature and architecture, avoiding decoration in favor of simplicity. Utilizing the site's denivelation, the buildings are embedded in the terrain - a gesture further amplified by limestone cladding. The glazing reveals reflections of sky and water, while architecture becomes enveloped by local vegetation, completing its integration into the landscape.