Domino House

Domino House is a private house located in a vibrant urban neighborhood in Sofia. The property belongs to a small cluster of houses, surrounded by high-rise residential buildings and dense vegetation. The small 300 sq.m. plot, the restricted maximum building height and the enclosed urban context set boundaries that, instead of limiting, provoke an unconventional solution, brought to extreme clarity and precision. The project explores how, within a compact scale, architecture and design of high quality can be achieved. By applying a distinctive compositional principle, the house acquires a recognizable architectural character and a strong spatial identity.

The building measures 16 meters in length, 6.25 meters in width, and 7 meters in height. Its plan is divided into three distinct zones—north, central, and south—each serving a specific function. The northern area of the ground floor contains the entrance hall, a bathroom, closets, and a staircase leading both to the upper floor and to the basement, where technical and storage spaces are located. The central zone contains the kitchen and dining room, while the southern part opens into a double-height living room with direct access to the garden. On the second floor, the bedroom is connected to an internal patio – a space for solitude, rest and meditation.

The architectural expression of the house is defined by solid facade elements arranged in a checkered composition. This system not only resolves the structural scheme, but also creates diverse orientations and framed views from every room. The interplay between mass and void dynamizes the rectangular prism of the building, directing light and sightlines according to the character of each interior space.

To counterbalance the shaded surroundings, the house is designed entirely in white—applied to walls, floors, ceilings, and furnishings. Large glazing with slim aluminium profiles blurs the boundaries between inside and outside, introducing natural light and colour into the interior. The primary interior materials are frosted glass and textiles, which are used not only for the furnishings, but also as integral interior elements. They subtly divide the spaces and define the wardrobes, kitchen, bathroom and library, introducing a semi-transparency that enlivens the environment and creates a distinctive ambience.

The furnishing demonstrates extreme minimalism, with each element geometrically and proportionally related to the other objects in the house. All unnecessary features have been stripped away to emphasize the clarity of the concept, creating the impression of a much larger, brighter, and more expansive home with an atmosphere of calm, elegance and a touch of futurism.