Bridges Residence Boutique Hotel

Studio Basheva was commissioned to completely revamp a 160-year-old building in Bulgaria and convert it into a boutique hotel, incorporating as much of the building's history and existing elements as possible while delivering maximum comfort and luxury. The final design includes 7 suites — including a Honeymoon suite — a large indoor dining and lounge area, and an open terrace with dramatic valley views.

Type: Heritage Conversion · Boutique Hotel
Location: Bulgaria
Commissioned: 2019
Completed: Spring 2022
Budget: €500,000
Programme: 7 Suites, Dining Room, Open Terrace
Role: Planning, Architecture & Interior Design

Bridges Residence Boutique Hotel — exterior view of the hillside property at dusk with illuminated terrace, Bulgaria

Open-air terrace and dining area at Bridges Residence Boutique Hotel with views over the wooded valley, Bulgaria

Reception desk at Bridges Residence Boutique Hotel with bespoke timber joinery and a display of traditional ceramics

Guest lounge at Bridges Residence Boutique Hotel with emerald velvet armchairs and arched doorways onto the terrace

Staircase at Bridges Residence Boutique Hotel with black steel balustrade and skylights above

Entrance hall at Bridges Residence Boutique Hotel with a round mirror and view through to the staircase landing

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