A beautiful building can capture attention. A thoughtfully designed space can change the way we feel.
In Plovdiv, Bulgaria, ArchiCrafter approaches architecture with an understanding of both. Led by architect Stefan Shterev, the studio brings together contemporary architecture, interior design and project management, creating environments shaped by the people who inhabit them.
From houses surrounded by nature to carefully considered residential interiors and hospitality spaces, ArchiCrafter explores a compelling idea: good design should be experienced as much as it is admired.
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The Story Behind ArchiCrafte
Founded by architect Stefan Shterev, the Plovdiv-based practice brings together a team whose collective experience spans more than 15 years. The studio reports a portfolio of over 120 completed projects, reflecting its involvement in architecture, interiors, renovation and construction management.
Yet the most interesting aspect of ArchiCrafter is not simply the number of projects it has undertaken.
It is the belief that architecture should respond to the individuality of its clients, the character of a location and the practical realities of construction.
Rather than treating architectural design and interior decoration as separate disciplines, ArchiCrafter connects them through a process that extends from initial research to material selection and execution.
For Stefan Shterev, the quality of a project is ultimately revealed in how successfully the original vision becomes a real environment.
This attention to execution gives ArchiCrafter an identity rooted in both creative ambition and technical responsibility.
A Design Language Defined by Nature and Materiality
Across its portfolio, ArchiCrafter demonstrates an interest in natural materials, contemporary geometry and spaces that feel connected to their surroundings.
Stone introduces permanence. Timber brings warmth. Glass creates openness, allowing daylight and landscape to become part of the architectural composition.
These elements are particularly visible in the studio’s residential work, where the transition between indoor and outdoor living plays an important role.
For ArchiCrafter, modern architecture is not necessarily about making the boldest statement. It is about understanding proportion, selecting materials with intention and creating spaces that work beautifully in everyday life.
The same sensibility extends into interior design.
Warm neutral palettes, tactile surfaces and carefully planned living areas allow materials to establish atmosphere without excessive ornamentation.
MARKOS: Contemporary Architecture for Family Living
Among the residential projects presented by ArchiCrafter, MARKOS offers a clear expression of the studio’s architectural approach.
Located in Markovo, near Plovdiv, this 318-square-metre family home is designed around a combination of stone, timber, concrete and expansive glazing.
Its contemporary volumes create a dialogue between solid surfaces and open views, while the main living area is oriented towards a panoramic outlook over the city.
The programme is organised across two floors, with communal spaces and a bedroom on the ground level and additional bedrooms upstairs.
For ArchiCrafter, MARKOS demonstrates how architectural decisions can respond to the rhythms of family life.
The project is currently listed as in progress, making it an illustration of the studio’s design vision rather than a completed residence.
HASITERK and NIBRE: The Art of Interior Atmosphere
Architecture establishes the framework of a home. Interior design determines how that framework feels.
In Brestnik, near Plovdiv, the HASITERK Interior project reveals a softer side of ArchiCrafter.
Timber textures and a warm natural palette create an atmosphere centred on comfort and material authenticity. Rather than relying on decorative excess, the interior uses restrained choices to establish a sense of calm.
The NIBRE Interior project in Plovdiv explores a related idea through a more minimalist vocabulary.
Here, ArchiCrafter places emphasis on light, spatial clarity and quality materials. The result, as presented in the studio’s portfolio, is an approach that values the relationship between individual elements and the space they occupy.
Together, these projects demonstrate that ArchiCrafter does not rely on a single aesthetic formula.
Villa Rossa: Architecture in Conversation With Nature
Hospitality introduces another dimension to the work of ArchiCrafter.
With Villa Rossa, a luxury spa complex in Bulgaria, the studio explores the relationship between architecture, landscape and the experience of retreat.
The project brings together traditional stone architecture and contemporary design, allowing the building to establish a visual connection with its natural surroundings.
The studio’s portfolio identifies Villa Rossa with a 2025 Building of the Year distinction in the hotel category, although the award details would benefit from independent confirmation.
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For ArchiCrafter, the project illustrates how hospitality architecture can create a memorable atmosphere without losing its relationship to the landscape.
From the family-focused architecture of MARKOS to the warm interiors of HASITERK, the minimalism of NIBRE and the hospitality vision of Villa Rossa, ArchiCrafter presents a varied yet coherent body of work.
What connects these projects is an appreciation for context, craftsmanship and the experience of living within a space.
Under Stefan Shterev’s direction, ArchiCrafter continues to explore how architecture and interior design can become more personal, considered and enduring.
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