GORA is a multi-functional complex that extends into two parts - a residential unit and an office building. It skillfully combines sustainability, nature, tranquility, high comfort of living, and inspiring views of Vitosha mountain. The architectural project is based on contemporary design, materials, and technologies. GORA is not only a residential complex but a completely balanced, innovative architectural product. As early as the conceptual phase, a decision was made to disconnect the investment project from the overbuilding trends as much as possible and to strive for quality, comfort, and sustainability in the first place instead.
The complex is in one of the fastest growing areas of the capital right now - the Hladilnika district. The location is well linked to the main roads in the city. Its proximity to one of the largest parks in the capital is also great. The area is anticipating its complete infrastructural renewal shortly, and currently, more and more new residential and business structures are springing up on its territory.
GORA is one of the first ambitious projects in the neighborhood. It combines a multitude of low-rise residential units, 3 to 6 floors high, pulling into the more intimate part of the plot, and a high-tech office building, welcoming visitors to the complex from Filip Kutev Street. The main concept for the project is that the complex can provide its residents and visitors with tranquility and unity with nature in the dynamic city life.
That is exactly why 25% of the territory of the entire complex is allocated for a park that exists in symbiosis with the new buildings. Over 400 trees have been planted in it, which will eventually turn the complex into a real urban forest. Thanks to the specific sustainable way of planning at every stage, the complex has been awarded a platinum LEED certificate for sustainable development, as well as with a special prize in the category "Buildings with elements of "green" architecture and innovation" in the competition "Building of the Year 2020".
The living area is intimate and low-rising. The four buildings diverge staggered in plan and rise stepwise in height. The specific solution allows each residential unit to have a view of the mountain and to expand the daily amount of light that enters the home. Each apartment in the complex has good exposure to the south, southeast, and southwest. The high ceilings in the homes provide a sense of spaciousness and freedom. There are also roof terraces with a size of over 100 m2 on the top floors.
The warmth of wood and the coolness of stone are intertwined in the facade, which adheres to the concept of connection with nature through the choice of natural materials. This idea is also used for the interior areas, where wood plays a central role in the final look.
Two by two, the residential part shares common basements, where underground parking lot is providing parking spaces for the entire complex. In the center of the complex, it is planned playgrounds for different age groups.
