NN Pharmaceutical Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto Tari by DA Architects Ltd

NN Pharmaceutical Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto Tari by DA Architects Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

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NN Pharmaceutical Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto Tari

by DA Architects Ltd

Client: DA Architects

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About NN Pharmaceutical Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto Tari

He hoahoa rōpū o roto tari a NN Pharmaceutical kei Sofia, Bulgaria. E 1500 mita pūrua te rahi o te wāhi mahi, ā, kua whakaritea ki ngā momo rohe e rima: te mahi arotahi, te mahi ā-rōpū, te whakawhitiwhiti pāpori me te whakawhiti mātauranga, te mahi ngātahi me ngā hui, me tētahi wāhi manaaki manuhiri. Ka takitaki ngā rohe i te huarahi haere matua, kia āhei ai ngā kaimahi te neke māmā i waenga i ngā momo mahi. Mā te rākau, te whītau me ngā kākahu papanga e tāpiri te mahana me te mimiti oro, ā, ka puritia ngā āhuatanga ahumahi o te whare. Ka tae te māramatanga māori ki ngā wāhi rerekē, ā, mā tētahi waitohu tae ngāwari e tohu ō rātou mahi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko NN Pharmaceutical Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto Tari te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko NN Pharmaceutical Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto Tari he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko NN Pharmaceutical Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto Tari he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

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.