The project involves the complete renovation of the shell of an existing office building on Kifisias Avenue, modifications to its interior layout with upgrades to the internal spaces, and the redesign of the surrounding area.
The intention behind the transformation of the building’s façades was to redefine its architectural identity, giving it an extroverted and technologically advanced character while also ensuring its energy upgrade with LEED Gold certification.
The fluid and dynamic character of the proposed façades aims to provide the office building with a modern and elegant identity, conveying an optimistic and confident presence befitting a cutting-edge technology office building. Continuous white metal canopies with a folded cross-section wrap around the floor slabs on the façades facing Kifisias Avenue, extending 1.0–1.8m beyond the glass curtain walls. These elements provide solar protection and emphasize the stratification of the floors.
This façade design also enhances the dynamic nature of the original building’s floor plan, which consists of two primary building volumes positioned at a 45-degree angle to the rectangular plot. The curved corner of the second floor boldly projects toward the avenue, creating a distinct visual presence.
The new façades feature external aluminum curtain walls with energy-efficient glazing, allowing extensive natural light penetration. The existing building’s exposed columns are clad in aluminum with a distinctive wedge-shaped cross-section. The elevator core is also covered with the same folded aluminum surface finish.
The new interior common areas adopt a similarly innovative character, using high-quality, durable materials. In the redesigned entrance lobby, all architectural elements contribute to creating a fluid and dynamic space. These include the folded surface of the reception’s louvered partition, the similarly curved black anodized stainless steel reception desk, and the statement lighting fixture dominating the ceiling. Together, these spatial elements welcome employees and visitors while reinforcing the building’s renewed, strong identity.
Additional architectural interventions include functionally integrating the ground-floor office spaces with those of the first basement level by creating two double-height areas spanning both floors. These newly created voids allow natural light to penetrate, further enhanced by the addition of three new cour anglaises in the surrounding ground-floor area and skylights. The outdoor space at ground level is redesigned with new granite cobblestone paving along the section facing Kifisias Avenue and enhanced landscaping.
Finally, the rooftop is upgraded with a redesigned shading pergola, new planting, and improved flooring, providing a cool and high-quality relaxation space adjacent to the meeting room.
