Kaldis Pharmacy in Sitia, Greece, designed by Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects, redefines the role of the pharmacy as a contemporary space of healthcare, wellbeing, and social interaction. The project emerged from the unification of two existing stores into a 150 sq.m. multifunctional environment, located in a vibrant urban setting.
The design concept reflects a long-standing collaboration between two generations of pharmacists and our architecture office in Heraklion, Greece, aiming to create a point of reference for both local residents and visitors. This pharmacy design moves beyond conventional typologies, transforming into a daily space of care, consultation, and personal wellness.
A transparent façade with large glazing connects the interior with the urban fabric, inviting natural light and enhancing accessibility. Inside, fluid layouts and carefully defined zones support diverse activities and dynamic flows, integrating pharmacy design and construction principles with ergonomics and inclusivity for users of all ages and abilities. A dedicated children’s corner provides comfort for parents, while discreetly functioning as a display area. Supportive spaces such as laboratory, storage, and offices are organized efficiently at the back, ensuring smooth operation.
The material palette, wood, forged cement, glass, and warm textures, together with layered lighting, creates an atmosphere of trust, comfort, and timeless quality. Custom shelving and flexible displays adapt to seasonal needs, reflecting the adaptability required in modern pharmacy architecture.
Kaldis Pharmacy is not only a retail and healthcare space but also a benchmark in interior design and architecture in Greece, where tradition and innovation coexist. The project underlines the vision of our architecture office in Greece that seeks to strengthen the social role of the pharmacy, making it a welcoming, human-centered environment that embodies both continuity and renewal.
Team:
Architect: Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects
Photographer: Nikos Fragomanolakis
