Sofia Park School

MBB conducted a needs assessment, programming development and Stage 2 Design for a new progressive International Baccalaureate school in Sofia, Bulgaria working closely with International School Services (ISS). The school is part of a larger commercial and residential development in a growing area of Sofia. Sofia Park School is organized around a series of courtyards that provide intimate and protected outdoor spaces that serve as extensions of classrooms. Hallways and common spaces are light-filled and have seating and technology that support the pedagogical emphasis on collaboration and experiential learning. The primary entrance and a student lounge are oriented towards a stunning view of the snow-capped Vitosha Mountains which becomes the backdrop for community-wide events.