NAVUN & HABITAT STUDIO: WHERE DESIGN MEETS NATURE


An interview with Stella Tsvetkova, founder of Navun and Habitat Studio

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Stella Tsvetkova, founder of Navun and Habitat Studio

When it comes to bringing greenery into the spaces we inhabit, Navun and Habitat Studio stand out with their refined, holistic approach – offering landscape architecture, garden design, designer planters and outdoor furniture. Founder Stella Tsvetkova shares more about their philosophy and creative process.

How does landscape design complement architecture and interior design in contemporary spaces?

Landscape design is the final, yet often underestimated, layer that completes every project. For us, it is an inseparable part of the architectural concept – creating a dialogue between the building and its surroundings, bringing scale, rhythm, and a sense of calmness. Greenery softens architectural lines and introduces a human element. Whether it's an interior courtyard, a terrace, a private garden, or a public space, our goal is to integrate nature intelligently so that the environment feels alive, authentic, and complete.

What inspired Navun, and how did Habitat Studio evolve from it?

Navun, meaning ‘Outside', was founded more than a decade ago with the ambition to inspire people to truly inhabit their outdoor spaces – particularly terraces, which are often overlooked despite their potential to transform a home's atmosphere. We began as a boutique store offering high-quality planters, designer garden furniture, and décor pieces that combine aesthetics, functionality, and durability.

Over time, our clients started seeking not just beautiful objects but cohesive design concepts for their spaces. This naturally led to the creation of Habitat Studio – our landscape architecture practice. Today, the two entities work in synergy: Navun provides the materials and refined details, while Habitat Studio develops the vision into a complete project and realisation.

What defines your team's approach and sets your work apart?

Our approach is creative and deeply personal. Each project reflects our commitment to crafting vibrant, meaningful spaces that resonate with the client's lifestyle and character. We design with a sense of place and purpose, always mindful of the site's context and architectural language.

Our signature lies in the balance between naturalism and modernism – composing landscapes that feel spontaneous and organic, yet built with precision and a clear design logic. In our work, the freedom and softness of nature meet the structure and rhythm of contemporary design. Ultimately, we believe that great landscape design should be functional, harmonious, and inspiring – a seamless extension of the home and the people who inhabit it.

www.navun.bg
www.habitatstudio.bg
Instagram: @navun.bg
Instagram: @habitatlds 

Навън & Habitat Studio: Когато дизайнът срещне природата

Разговор със Стела Цветкова, основател на Навън и студио Habitat

Когато търсите повече зеленина в пространствата, които обитавате, Навън и Habitat Studio предлагат впечатляващи, холистични решения – озеленяване, ландшафтна архитектура, дизайнерски саксии и градинско обзавеждане. Стела Цветкова, основател, разказва повече повече за тяхната философия.

Как ландшафтният дизайн допълва архитектурата и интериора в съвременните пространства?

Озеленяването е финалният, но често подценяван щрих, който придава завършеност на всеки проект. За нас то е неразделна част от архитектурния замисъл – създава връзката между сградата и заобикалящата среда, придава мащаб, ритъм и усещане за спокойствие. Зеленината омекотява линиите на архитектурата и добавя човешки елемент. Независимо дали става дума за интериор, тераса, двор или обществена зона, целта ни е природата да бъде интегрирана интелигентно – така, че пространството да се усеща живо, естествено и завършено.

Какво стои зад идеята за Навън и как се роди Habitat Studio?

Навън се появи преди повече от десет години с желанието да насърчим хората да обитават външните пространства – особено терасите, които често остават пренебрегвани, но имат огромен потенциал да променят усещането за дома. Започнахме като магазин за стилни и висококачествени саксии и дизайнерски градински мебели и декор, които съчетават естетика, функционалност и устойчивост във времето. Постепенно клиентите започнаха да търсят не само красиви продукти, а и цялостна концепция за своето пространство – така естествено се появи студио Habitat. Днес двете направления се допълват – Навън предоставя детайла и материалите, а бутиковото студио за ландшафтен дизайн Habitat развива идеята в цялостен проект и реализация.

Какво отличава вашия екип и подход към проектите?

Нашият стил е креативен и индивидуален – съчетава стремежа ни да създаваме красиви, живи пространства, отговарящи на характера и начина на живот на всеки клиент. Работим с усещане за мястото и човека – подхождаме индивидуално към всяко пространство, като се съобразяваме с неговия контекст и архитектура. Почеркът ни е съчетанието на натурализъм и модернизъм в ландшафтната архитектура – създаваме озеленяване, което изглежда естествено и органично, но е изградено с прецизност и ясна концепция. В него свободата и натуралните форми на природата срещат логиката на съвременния дизайн. Вярваме, че добрият ландшафтен дизайн е функционален, хармоничен и вдъхновяващ и е естествено продължение на дома.

www.navun.bg
www.habitatstudio.bg
Instagram: @navun.bg
Instagram: @habitatlds 

 

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