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NN Pharmaceutical Office Design by DA Architects Ltd Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
DA Architects Ltd of DA Architects honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ NN Pharmaceutical Office Design by DA Architects Ltd of DA Architects has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About NN Pharmaceutical Office Design
NN Pharmaceutical is an office interior design located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The workspace covers about 1500 square meters and is organized into five types of zones: focus work, team work, social interaction and knowledge exchange, collaboration and meetings, and a reception area. The zones alternate along the main circulation path, so staff can move easily between work modes. Wood, felt and textiles add warmth and absorb sound, while industrial elements of the building are kept. Natural light reaches the different areas, and a subtle color code marks their functions.
About DA Architects Ltd
DA architects is a studio for contemporary architecture and design. Studio’s mission is to design innovative and contemporary buildings, stylish and functional residential and office interiors and recognizable public and retail spaces. The company philosophy is based on the holistic approach and on the balance between the Client’s requirements, the specifics of the site, the functionality, the materials and the details, in order to provide unique aesthetics and identity for each assignment. Complex conceptual studies and carefully developed know-how, on other hand, result in public and retail spaces with recognizable design and strong identity.
About DA Architects
DA Architects is contemporary architecture and design studio, established in 2013 by Martin Ryashev, Alexander Asenov and Yuri Tanov.
Award Record
DA Architects Ltd of DA Architects is a winner of 4 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2017 - 2018 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/168724
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/168724
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!168724
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/217629
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://shorturl.at/jr31y
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- NN Pharmaceutical Office Design
- Function
- Office Design
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Sienna, Gray and Tan
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- DA Architects Ltd
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Brand
- DA Architects
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #168724
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer Minko Minev, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The concept for the new NN Pharmaceutical office in Sofia aims to transform the working pattern of the Bulgarian branch by creating a more efficient environment that stimulates collaboration and teamwork. A proper balance and a good sense of unity help the integration of the diverse company features and values, while preserving the flexibility and the flow between focused worked and intense interaction. The office workspace, provides various spaces, full of natural light, cozy and welcoming.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration behind the concept rests on the idea of creating special office with inviting fluid spaces, which also have a proper sense of human scale. The color palette and the materials are specially selected to enhance the home-like feeling. All representative areas aim for a sculptural and clean contemporary outlook. There is a subtle color coding implemented in the treatment of the different areas, in order to highlight additionally the difference in the functionality.
- Research
- We conducted qualitative workplace research to optimize functionality and comfort. Using surveys, interviews, and spatial analysis, we gathered data on employee needs. Testing layouts through simulations refined zoning, acoustics, and ergonomics. Results highlighted the need for flexible spaces, natural light, and noise control. This research improved workplace efficiency, well-being, and collaboration, influencing modern office design with a focus on adaptability and user experience.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was transitioning employees from a traditional office to a flexible, open-plan space. Internally, we addressed resistance to change by integrating familiar, comfortable elements. Externally, we balanced building constraints, acoustic regulations, and ergonomic standards. Limited space required innovative zoning, while ensuring access to natural light. By blending Scandinavian minimalism with local work culture, we created a design that fosters both efficiency and well-being.
- Realization and Technology
- Our design approach combined research - driven methodologies with user - centric planning to ensure functionality and comfort. We applied workplace strategy analysis, focusing on flexibility, acoustics, and natural light distribution. Materials like wood, felt, and textiles enhanced warmth and sound absorption, while industrial elements preserved the building character. A balance of structured and organic forms, guided by movement flow, created an intuitive and adaptable workspace.
- Operation and Interaction
- A well-designed workspace must fulfill the needs of all employees, enabling them to exceed with their goals. To achieve this, we provided five basic spatial concepts - Focus Work, Team work, Social Interaction and Knowledge Exchange, Collaboration and Meetings, Reception Area. Distributed evenly throughout the office and alternating along the main circulation path, these zones allow employees to effortlessly transition between different work modes, share experiences and interact with colleagues.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in January 2024 and finished in December 2024. The office is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Specifications
- The office spans approximately 1500 square meters, structured to maximize functionality and comfort.
- Keywords
- hygge, office space, interior design, cozy, motivation, minimalistic, style
