Fishing Lodge by Simon Gill Architects sits in the landscape near Lake Batak, close to the town of Batak in Bulgaria. The steep hillside site overlooks the reservoir, so the lodge is oriented toward the water and the mountains beyond. Designed as a four-bedroom base for fishing trips, it combines modern comfort with a compact form suited to the harsh climate.
Fishing Lodge blends with the natural environment
The lodge offers privacy, calm, and a direct connection to one of Bulgaria’s scenic fishing regions. The Fishing Lodge is a modern house set into the hillside, which helps stabilize interior temperatures. Its compact arrangement includes four large bedrooms, each with a bathroom and views across the reservoir toward the mountains.
Cozy fisherman’s cottage in the countryside
The proximity of Lake Batak is central to the lodge’s appeal. The exterior is clad in dark, charred spruce, contrasted by a gently curved concrete roof with extensive planting. The green roof supports the balance between sustainability and a contemporary appearance. Inside, pale walls are paired with dark wood, while high-level windows and skylights bring daylight into the rooms.
Fishing Lodge in Batak, Bulgaria
Fishing Lodge by London-based Simon Gill Architects reduces its visual impact on the landscape. Solar panels are used for hot water, and the compact, well-insulated volume is designed for the area’s demanding seasonal climate.
The Fishing Lodge blends into the hill
Subtly curved front facade with dark wood cladding
Compact and well-insulated volume
Vaulted ceiling
Extensive green roof
Sunny interior
Ground-floor living spaces include the kitchen, dining room, and lounge
Additional view of the Fishing Lodge
A cabin-like retreat with views toward the horizon
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