This pool bar is part of the renovation of the Strazhite hotel courtyard in Bansko winter ski resort, Bulgaria. The project is part of the hotel development as summer destination and includes garden landscape design, two tennis courts, the construction of two pools, outside showers and the bar.
© Margarita Bojinova
The design is inspired by the silhouette of the surrounding mountains. The outside bar countertop goes all along the east elevation, creating an enjoyable, informal space for sitting, standing, gathering people on a cocktail by the pool.
© Margarita Bojinova
The building is presented by its natural wood material in elevation, combined with black HPL and linear lighting that gives structure to the form during the night.
© Margarita Bojinova
Project Info:
Architects: M1K3 PROJECT
Location: Brazil
Area: 140 m²
Project Year: 2017
Photographs: Margarita Bojinova
Manufacturers: FunderMax, JAF GROUP, Knauf, MARAZZI
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.