NN Pharmaceutical Bulegoko Barne Diseinua by DA Architects Ltd

NN Pharmaceutical Bulegoko Barne Diseinua by DA Architects Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarBarrualdea· 2025

NN Pharmaceutical Bulegoko Barne Diseinua

by DA Architects Ltd

Client: DA Architects

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category

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The Design

About NN Pharmaceutical Bulegoko Barne Diseinua

NN Pharmaceutical bulego-barne diseinu bat da, Sofian (Bulgaria) kokatua. Lan-espazioak 1500 metro koadro inguru hartzen ditu eta bost eremu motatan antolatuta dago: kontzentrazio-lana, talde-lana, elkarreragin soziala eta ezagutza-trukea, lankidetza eta bilerak, eta harrera-gunea. Eremuak zirkulazio-bide nagusian zehar txandakatzen dira, langileak lan-modu batetik bestera erraz mugitu daitezen. Egurrak, feltroak eta ehunek berotasuna gehitzen dute eta soinua xurgatzen dute, eraikinaren elementu industrialak mantentzen diren bitartean. Argi naturala eremu desberdinetara iristen da, eta kolore-kode sotil batek haien funtzioak adierazten ditu.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

NN Pharmaceutical Bulegoko Barne Diseinua Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. NN Pharmaceutical Bulegoko Barne Diseinua erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. NN Pharmaceutical Bulegoko Barne Diseinua jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Dimensions & Packaging: The office spans approximately 1500 square meters, structured to maximize functionality and comfort.
Tags: hygge, office space, interior design, cozy, motivation, minimalistic, style
Production 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.
Design 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.
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.
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.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2024 and finished in December 2024. The office is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Operation Flow: 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.
Image Credits: Image # 1 : Photographer Minko Minev, 2025. Image # 2 : Photographer Minko Minev, 2025. Image # 3 : Photographer Minko Minev, 2025. Image # 4 : Photographer Minko Minev, 2025. Image # 5 : Photographer Minko Minev, 2025.