The journey began in Paris in 2017, when the company launched its interior textile projects, inspired by French weaving traditions. "For me, textiles embody movement, emotion, a way for a space to 'breathe'," says the brand's founder, Marieta
Located in the beautiful Boyana Sports Complex in Sofia, International Sports Kindergarten Smile (ISK-Smile) is where learning and play go hand in hand! With a dynamic mix of education and sports, ISK-Smile helps children grow, explore, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
Mission
Making the most of small living spaces can be a challenge – that is why, at HM Masters, we use our expertise in furniture manufacturing to help people enjoy the full comfort of home, no matter the size of their apartment.
Our journey began in 2015 when we founded HM Masters, a family-owned company, and introduced the Bulgarian market to a game-changing product – high-quality, custom-tailored wall beds designed to meet each customer's unique needs.
A piece of furniture that changes rooms – and people's lives
Founded in 2019 by architect Natalie Hristova, the studio expanded in 2024 when architects Rositsa Boneva and Ivanina Guleva joined. The team combines female energy and international experience to create elegant and functional architectural and interior solutions.
The studio's rich portfolio includes completed projects in European capitals such as Vienna, Amsterdam and Sofia, where they have left their outstanding style, blending international trends with local identity.
The time has come for the next big step in your life or business. A new home that meets the criteria of modern, environmentally friendly construction, functionality, and beauty – the perfect space for happy living. A smart real estate investment that sells in no time.
You have the idea, you have the funding, and yet there is an obstacle. You need a partner capable of delivering the best results throughout the process – from handling all the administrative hustle and bustle to architectural design and construction management.
A rather depressing sight. But for architect Daniela Byutyuneva, CEO and co-founder of 2x22studio-architecture, these sad ruins can be brought back to life. Her mission is to help investors find the best way to reuse and adapt old buildings into effective and functional spaces by combining innovative and creative solutions.
How did you get the idea to focus on the restoration of old buildings?
Elegance and cosiness in the city
A modern residential building with elegant design and premium features – ARIKA embodies modern city living, seamlessly blending the energy of Sofia with the comfort of a well-designed home.
Located in Manastirski Livadi – East, one of Sofia's most desirable areas, the complex offers the perfect balance between city life and natural harmony. Designed for people with a dynamic lifestyle, it provides quality and comfort while ensuring privacy and proximity to nature.
Urban dynamics, modern comfort, amenities, and services
ERIA is a next-generation residential complex designed for people with an active lifestyle who seek a balance between the city's energy, the comfort of their own home, and contemporary style.
Located in one of Sofia's fastest-growing districts – Ovcha Kupel – the complex offers a strategic location with quick access to the city centre, business hubs, and natural spaces.
You do not have to live in some far-off place in Scandinavia or North America to enjoy the cosiness, warmth, comfort, energy efficiency and health benefits of living in a log house. Yes, indeed – log homes, a glorious tradition that has flourished for millennia, are making a comeback, improved and better suited to the realities and demands of modern lifestyles. Modern log homes are the smart way for people to live in a natural, eco-friendly way that combines the best of tradition and innovation.
The outstanding qualities of wood
One of the distinguishing traits of true women leaders is that they joyfully help others achieve their potential. This is also the mission of Veronika Nacheva. Her Center for Sports, Health, and Beauty, RONIQUE, is a space for holistic care with advanced technologies and manual therapies – everything we need to be healthier and feel better in our bodies.
What is RONIQUE’s philosophy for feminine beauty, unaffected by the whims of time?
When Dobromir Mashev returned to Bulgaria in 2023, he was not just coming back to his homeland, but to a country rich in breathtaking nature, deep-rooted traditions, and a cultural heritage closely tied to the natural world. However, he saw a troubling paradox: while Bulgaria's landscapes and traditions celebrate nature, modern construction practices were increasingly disregarding it. The appreciation for natural materials had diminished, replaced by synthetic alternatives that harm both people and the environment. This imbalance called for a change.
We cannot disagree with this Chinese wisdom. Whether it’s about gaining more professional opportunities, enjoying reading books in their original language, or traveling the world without language barriers – knowing a foreign language is a wealth that serves us throughout our lives.
Language School Omega is the place where professional philologists, with the help of the latest methods for distance learning, assist you in mastering English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, or Russian, and preparing for a successful certification exam.
Building a recognisable new brand on the highly competitive insurance market is difficult – but possible. Tsvetelina Mihaylova, Chairperson of the BoDs and CEO of Axiom IC, knows this well. Before joining Axiom in 2022, she has dedicated her entire professional life to building an outstanding expertise in insurance. Her professional career kicked off at Bulstrad Vienna Insurance Company, then she held various management positions at HDI Insurance, Tokuda Health Insurance and Bulgaria Insurance. Mrs Mihaylova also holds a Master's degree in Insurance and Insurance Management.
Maria Paeva embodies Mahatma Gandhi's famous principle that you must be the change you wish to see in the world. The private eco-school she founded, Sun Ray, is located in its own building with a large garden at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains. In this cosy and welcoming space, under the guidance of experienced educators, children from preschool to grade 7 explore the world and their emotions, care for nature, discover the charm of art and science, and embrace universal human values.
What is the core philosophy of Sun Ray School?
Valentina Ricanek's professional journey is a testament to the old wisdom that every crisis is an opportunity. An experienced IT/HR expert, in a planned but unexpected way she was given the chance to prove herself in a new professional field just as the COVID crisis began. Thanks to her perseverance and vision, NSF Consulting became a successful ambassador of Bulgarian products across Central Europe.
What goals did you set when you founded NSF Consulting?
The methodology of the international English learning chain "Helen Doron" is based on this principle. Albena Zahmanova, the national franchisee of Helen Doron English, has been developing the network of learning centers in Bulgaria for 15 years. Thanks to her efforts, children in Sofia, Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Plovdiv, and Yambol can learn English easily, quickly, and successfully.
What sets the Helen Doron methodology apart?
DIANA IVANOVA – an architect, urban planner and PhD in spatial planning and cultural heritage, brings her ideas to life through URBANO, the design studio she established in 2005.
URBANO specialises in the field of spatial planning (master plans, detailed urban development plans as regulation and building plans, volumetric-spatial studies, urban planning expertise, etc.); architecture; cultural heritage protection; geodesy and others related to the spatial and functional development of the territories.
Gergana Pavlova is a second generation manager in a family business with 35 years of history, and a carrier of the authentic corporate culture of Sb Accounting & Consulting. With over 20 years of experience in managing experts and processes, Mrs Pavlova and her brother, Mr Lachezar Georgiev, had the incredible opportunity to work in one of the most challenging times for building successful business in Bulgaria.
A true leader understands the power of tradition, stays informed about the latest innovations, and ensures that their knowledge is passed on to their young colleagues. As a second-generation dentist, Dr Elena Voeva, the driving force behind Voeva Dental Clinic, is inspired by the example set by her father, Dr Haralampi Voev, an orthopedist, dentist and implantologist renowned for his dedicated care for patients and passion for implementing the latest innovations in dental medicine.
Bulgaria's higher education needs to change to be relevant to the dynamically evolving environment and labour market. Everyone knows this. Prof. Miglena Temelkova, PhD, is one of the few people who actually know what to change, and how to change it. She tirelessly pushes so that her vision becomes a reality, inspiring faculty staff, professors and politicians to follow along.