STARH - Архитектурен проект Umani Hotel

Umani Hotel is located in close proximity to Golden Sands Nature Park near Varna and looks over directly towards the Black Sea. The plot of land is significantly sloped from west to east, surrounded by a pristine landscape with valuable tree species and natural rock formations. The concept of the project is to create a contextual building that fits easily into the natural environment, that looks light, airy and unobtrusive. This is a building that works well together with all elements of the surroundings and landscape, while enhancing its beauty without being dominant.
The initial program of the investor is for apartment building. However, after presenting the concept of the project on the international architectural scene, and the recognition it received, he reconsidered his program and decided to create a hotel that he would personally manage.
The simplistic design is entirely subordinated to the natural features of the property - a strictly orthogonal rectangular prism that fits between the tall trees and the massive rocks, and lands in between without disturbing the densely landscaped screen. In order to achieve a greater mimicry, the design of the facades is entirely completed in vertical Finnish Тhermоwood battens, that encircle the entire structure. Dynamic is introduced by taking away from the volume in several places where loggias are formed, while they are emphasized by the clean line of the glass.
The clear floor plans and maximally large windows of the hotel rooms allow them to change their view in height - from the richness of the vegetation to the endless expanse of the sea horizon, which gradually appears. Umani Hotel has a humane way of influence - both because of its delicate intervention and because of the peaceful experience it brings.
The biggest challenge of the project is preserving all trees and rocks that cover the slope of the property. Good organization and enthusiasm between all participants in the process is the cornerstone of the project and its successful implementation – as investment, architecture and execution.

Client: Eleya Trade Ltd.
Program: Hotel
Location: Varna, Bulgaria
Build up area: 3 600 sq.m
Design Year: 2016
Completion Year: 2022
Photography: Dian Stanchev

Publications:
ArchDaily
Architizer
AECCafér
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