Fishing loggia in Batak, Bulgaria. Real estate.

The Bulgarian fishing hut in Batak, Bulgaria, was completed by Simon Gill Architects. The 290 square meter building is divided into two parts: one half of the house is built into the slope, while the other half rises above ground in an isolated tower volume. Situated away from prying eyes, the cabin overlooks a huge beautiful lake surrounded by majestic forests.Lake Batak is located at an altitude of 1400 meters on the northwestern slopes of the Rhodope Mountains in southern Bulgaria, surrounded by beautiful forests of pine and spruce. The historic town of Batak became a major focus of world attention in 1876, when one of the Ottoman Empire's crimes at Batak led to Russia's declaration of war on Turkey and undermined Britain's pro-Turkish foreign policy.Simon Gill says: "Our aim was to create a magical place that responded to the magnificent natural beauty and rich culture of such a place.

It was important to us that the house connects with nature and Bulgarian traditions, rather than just being an abstract object against the surrounding landscape. We also wanted to minimize the environmental impact of the house."The result of this work is a house that reflects common activities in Bulgarian life: a fountain in the middle of the main space offers refreshment after climbing a mountain, a gargoyle drains water from the roof, and a table built into the very structure of the house offers the opportunity to dine with a unique view of the lake. Here, the inside of the house creates the feeling of sleeping in a cozy den. The second floor of the house