BICUBIC RESIDENCE
MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS

BICUBIC RESIDENCE BY THE HIVE ARCHITECTS

The Hive Architects as Architects

Bicubic Residence is located in Athens’ west suburban area. It resides on a-not so busy-crossroad with relatively mild traffic and in a strictly residential neighborhood. It consists of two main volumes that come together to form a single structure, unified by the building’s staircase volume that extends to host the transition area between the living room and the rooms area of each residence.

photo_credit MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
photo_credit MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS

Two main curved bearing walls keep the structure high above ground while at the same time give a welcoming gesture to the visitor, leading their way towards the main staircase area.

photo_credit MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
photo_credit MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS

The experience from entering the property till the main entrance is amplified through a series of spatial qualities that include a thin but wide area of water with its reflective effect to me prominent and on the right side a pebble filled area that is offered for a small swing or an outdoor seating to take place. The roof is following the exact same principals of curvy structures that appear to be more user-friendly but also allow for calmer spatial attributes to be given.

photo_credit MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
photo_credit MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
photo_credit MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS
MESSARITAKIS GEORGOS

The façade is formed by rows of wooden shaders that give the structure an ever-changing appearance, offering at the same time different shading options, according to the user’s needs. As of that they can be entirely open, semi-closed or totally closed, on one or both levels, adding to a playful flowing impression.

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THE HIVE ARCHITECTS
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THE HIVE ARCHITECTS
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THE HIVE ARCHITECTS
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