In the Athenian suburb of Glyfada, a neglected 97-square-meter, first-floor apartment from the 1970s became the canvas for the Green Path Project—a transformation into a contemporary law office. The renovation was grounded in in-depth research into the local context, materials, and colors, resulting in a functional and uplifting workplace.

The concept was sparked by the experience of afternoon sunlight filtering through a mature wisteria vine, casting shifting shadows across the worn-out floor. This biophilic moment inspired the conversion of the building’s disused air shaft and front terrace into green oases that now surround the interior workspaces. Enhancements to daylight access and ventilation, paired with the use of natural, tactile materials, helped create a calm and health-supportive environment.

Removing existing partition walls allowed for a reimagined layout. A reception area in midnight blue sets the tone, contrasting with the adjacent verdant garden and concealing a compact black kitchen tucked behind folding doors. Three naturally lit workspaces now open to views of greenery, complemented by communal areas including a conference room and bathroom. Walnut veneer and double-sided transparent glass partitions subtly define zones while maintaining a sense of visual continuity.

All built-in furniture was custom-designed by the architect and crafted locally using walnut and brushed oak veneer, with sustainability and regional economy in mind. Plant pots were hand-made on site by local metalworkers. The epoxy floor, poured in situ, features a distinctive olive-leaf green path—0.9 meters wide and 20 meters long—that threads through the space. This glossy surface connects the interior with the exterior and reflects light to enhance the sense of spaciousness.

A close collaboration between architect, client, and craftsmen was key to successfully converting a compact residence into a modern office that meets all technical and functional needs while preserving the warmth and character of a space shaped by natural light and living greenery.

Materials Used:

1.ALMEL: Panagioths Melsas
Aluminium doors and windows, bespoke greenery pots and fence

2.KAYKAS AE: Switches and sockets ABB-Future

3.NUOVE CERAMICHE
Bathroom fixtures- Floor mounted basin tap 3M x-change mono, 3M x-change
Valve and 3M x-change Deck mounted separate control, black matte_
TREEMME
-Concealed shower mixer with hand-shower, black matte_ TREEMME
-Vanity basin Green lux 40/40cm, glossy white_ CATALANO
-Wall mounted toilette glossy white with slim, soft close cover_
CATALANO ZERO
-Valve 50, slim shower canal tile-covered_ BAUCER
-Valve 10/10cm, tile-covered_ BAUCER
-Flush tank for gypsum board and Plate Sigma20, black matte_
GEBERIT
-Floor tiles 20/20/1,1cm Lava Bloom_ MIPA
Kitchen fixtures- Sink Kubus 41/46cm black matte and tap_ FRANKE

4.LIGHT PLUS
Lighting Features- Lampe de Marseille Mini wall lamp, black_ NEMO LIGHTING
Lampe de Marseille wall lamp, black_ NEMO LIGHTING
Applique de Marseille Mini, black_ NEMO LIGHTING
Applique de Marseille, black_ NEMO LIGHTING
La Roche wall, black_ NEMO LIGHTING
Parliament floor yellow/black_ NEMO LIGHTING
Architectural lighting_ WEVER & DUCRE and NEXIA
Furniture- Office desk Tavolo black_ ZEUS DESIGN
5.EL GRECO GALLERY
Furniture- Soft Pad Chair EA 219, black base and Pebble gray felt_ VITRA
Eames Plastic Armchair DAR with full upholstery, black base and dark grey
seat cover_ VITRA
Softshell Chair four-star base, black base and Classic gray felt_ VITRA
Magi Daybed, upholstery in leather and frame in
burnished metal_ FLEXFORM
Palissade Dining Armchair- Olive_ HAY
Palissade Stool- Olive_ HAY
6.SATO
Furniture- GALAXY desk, dark gray
DINAMICA High Back Chair, black base and grey upholstery
DINAMICA Low Back Chair, black base and midnight blue upholstery

7.DELOUDIS
Furniture- Rock Table d=140cm, Anthracite cement base and
Anthracite cement top finish_ MDF ITALIA