International Expertise. Local Commitment. Three Decades of Delivery.

Noble Associates Bulgaria is an architecture and design consultancy specialising in industrial, logistics, and commercial buildings. Founded in 1995 with roots in London’s architectural tradition, we bring international methodology and rigorous standards to every project — from feasibility through to handover.

Established in 1995.

NAB was established in 1995 as the Bulgarian branch of Noble Associates London, at a time when Bulgaria’s built environment was undergoing rapid transformation. The studio’s founder and Managing Director, Milen Staykov, trained at Kingston University and the University of Westminster under the professorship of David Green, and spent more than seven years practising as an architect and interior designer in London before returning to Bulgaria in 2002.

That combination — British design discipline brought to a fast-developing market — defined NAB’s identity from the start. Our first major project, the refurbishment of TZUM Department Store in 1997, was the first modern shopping centre in post-communist Bulgaria: 29,000 sq.m. that signalled a new era for retail architecture in the country.

Since then, we have grown from a branch office into an independent, full-service studio with a portfolio spanning 10+ countries and some of the most demanding multinational clients in the region.

Not just architectural design.

We don’t design buildings in isolation from how they will be used. Whether it’s a logistics centre processing thousands of shipments per day or a corporate headquarters serving a global brand, our design process starts with the operation — and works outward from there.

Local knowledge.

Having delivered projects across Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, the Netherlands, Spain, Croatia, Ireland, and the UK, we understand what it takes to navigate different regulatory environments, construction cultures, and procurement systems — while maintaining consistent design quality.

Full lifecycle.

From research and feasibility through building design, tender management, construction supervision, and as-built documentation — our clients work with one integrated team. This reduces coordination risk and ensures that design intent is protected throughout the entire process.

years of practice

sq.m. industrial & logistics space

retail locations

office projects

sq.m. residential

countries

Founded as the Bulgarian office of Noble Associates London.

Completed the TZUM Department Store refurbishment — the first modern shopping centre in post-communist Bulgaria (29,000 sq.m.).

Became an independent Bulgarian company, continuing to operate under the NAB name.

Milen Staykov returns to Bulgaria after 7+ years of architectural practice in London, taking full leadership of the studio.

Appointed as Inditex architectural consultant for Bulgaria, beginning the rollout of ZARA, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, and other brands.

Coca-Cola HBC headquarters completed in Sofia.

First JYSK project in Bulgaria, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership in logistics architecture.

JYSK Distribution Centre Lelystad (Netherlands) — first major project in Western Europe.

Portfolio reaches 600,000+ sq.m. of industrial space, 177 retail locations, and projects across 10+ countries.

Delivered across Europe and beyond.

Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, United Kingdom, Ukraine, USA.

JYSK Distribution Centre Lelystad — plot selection, design, building permit, tender documentation.

Inditex retail coordination; JYSK Distribution Centre Almenara.

JYSK Distribution Centre Ecser — TDD, design, supervision.

JYSK warehouse plot selection and due diligence.

Coca-Cola Adria Regional Office, Zagreb.

New Tottenham Court Road Underground Station (outline design and 3D modelling); Kingston College; Granada Media HQ.

Coca-Cola Regional Head Office; Bulbrokers Head Office.

Whether you’re planning a new facility, expanding into a new market, or need an experienced partner for a complex build — we’d like to hear from you.