The project is located in the historical center of Sofia between the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the National Library, the University of Sofia, the Parliament, and the Academy of Sciences. All these somewhat separated and yet very important buildings will now become united around the Academy of Fine Arts to form a harmonious urban composition or the “Acropolis of Sofia”.
  

The future building of the National Academy of Fine Arts will not only carry the tradition of the most prestigious Bulgarian establishment of higher education for the arts with its 110 years of history and 1200 students, it will also represent a new cultural and civic center with its museum, art gallery, and restaurants. While the whole building is oriented toward the Alexander Nevski Cathedral through an immense “urban window”, the roof seeks to unify the different parts of the building and symbolizes a flight towards spirituality and perfection...

The existing 100 year old red building is preserved as a monument of culture and integrated into the whole composition like a small “architectural pearl”. The inner core of the building is constructed through a succession of green areas; the old trees which witnessed the Academy’s are preserved in this space. The spectacular 60 meter metal and glass bridge spans over both faculties, it holds the “Alexander Nevski” panorama which is accessible by two independent glass lift. This can become another meeting place for people from different horizons which could appreciate this exceptional panoramic view.