Athens

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Project • By schema architecture & engineeringPrivate Houses

Staggered House

The house is located in the downtown area of Athens, Exarcheia. The neighborhood was created around 1870 and has played a significant role in the social and political life of Greece.  It is a place where many intellectuals and artists live. This neoclassic residence also later functioned as a local tavern for many years. Marianna Athanasiadou The notion concentrated in transforming this old house into a modern single-family residence while maintaining its character, overcoming its poor condition. The compressed size of the house and the lack of light in the space were two inherent issues that needed our attention. Marianna Athanasiadou Firstly the concept concentrated in increasing the size of the space, taking into conside... More

Project • By schema architecture & engineeringOffices

Folding Functions

In February of 2014 a new microbiology lab opened in Lambrini, in Athens. The aim was to fit all the necessary services that a diagnostic center provides in a small space of 80 sq.m., making it as efficient as possible. Nikos Alexopoulos Nikos Alexopoulos The lab is located on a small street of an old neighborhood in Athens, Greece. The space has a store front right on the street level and it used to function as a pharmacy. The upper part of the street façade was initially covered, thus making the space quite dark. In order to allow more light into the space, the façade was altered to U-glass. This material provided many advantages. It brightened the space, while it maintained a necessary privacy due to translucency... More

Project • By schema architecture & engineeringOffices

S Project

In October of 2019 a new othropaedic practice opened in N. Psychico. The aim was to fit all the necessary spaces that a medical practice needs in a small space of 60 sq.m., making it as efficient as possible. Nikos Alexopoulos Nikos Alexopoulos Nikos Alexopoulos Nikos Alexopoulos Nikos Alexopoulos The practice is located on a main avenue in Athens, Greece. The space is on the first floor of a 90's building full of other professional businesses. Nikos Alexopoulos Nikos Alexopoulos Nikos Alexopoulos The concept was driven by an element shaped as the letter S that would separate the functions, while allowing the movement within the space to become circular around it. The waiting area and main office we... More

Project • By KLAB architecture (kinetic lab of architecture)Housing

Aloof Houses

* at a distance, incredibly slick, laid back, but totally bad ass.   Aloof houses apartment building is in Voula a southern suburb of Athens. It exists on a corner plot with northeast orientation. At the west, from the third floor you have a sea view while from the east facade you have a view to Ymettos mountain Our design proposal focused on working on those elements which differentiate a suburban apartment building from a city one. Our idea is to do on a vertical manner 3 single houses (villas) built on a metal structure. Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis 2 of the most important characteristics of a single house is that it is detached, in a distance with adjacent buildings or neighbors... More

Project • By Athens CreativeShops

Grapes & Salt

GRAPES & SALT is a Greek deli brand that prides on its tasteful selection of wines and pairings and its beautifully combined baskets and gift boxes. Alina Lefa Alina Lefa When it came to establishing its physical shop, the owner chose the vibrant area of Pagrati in the center of Athens, an area that even though it is filled with concept stores and cafes, still maintains a sense of neighborhood. Alina Lefa Alina Lefa The shop is located in a quiet residential street and the need for it to stand out was a key factor of the design. At the same time, its distinct brand identity and the aesthetics of the products also had to be reflected on the architectural choices. Another important element that influenced the design... More

Project • By HYLE design studioBars

Minu

Minu Athens is located inside an old neoclassical building in the center of Monastiraki. Its design synthesis is a blend of volumes with sharp materialities, dynamically introduced to a rough cell. Plants, furnishing and architecture interact in the entirety of the place, offering distinct qualities in each corner. The refined curating of design elements and art pieces define this hybrid space of retail and dining where plants remain the protagonists. ANO Atelier ANO Atelier The revealing of the materiality of its rooms accents the historical character of the space, while creating a blank canvas for new compositions. The inviting preserved facade, painted in pale colours welcomes any passenger into an urban indoor oasis. The roof... More

Project • By Alumil S.AOffices

Webhelp Hellas Office Building

The total redesign of an emblematic building, which has been in decline for years, was a unique challenge. The smooth addition of a new building in the urban fabric of Athens and the sustainability requirements that should be met were the main issues. Caption The iconic building in which for many years were the headquarters for one of the most popular Greek newspapers, the “Eleftherotypia”, was redesigned and is now ready for a new chapter. The customer service company Webhelp Hellas (that is part of the French conglomerate Webhelp), will be housed in the new building from now on. Caption The architectural study was undertaken by Thymios Papagiannis & Partners and the construction by ELIN Technical. Responsible f... More

Project • By Alumil S.AHotels

Stay homm® Miltiadou Urban Luxury Suites

The construction of an apartment hotel in the heart of Athens, was a big challenge with two issues that had to be addressed: the integration of the new building in the urban environment of the downtown environment and the assurance of high quality services for those who will stay in it. Caption   Stay Homm is located in Monastiraki, Athens, a busy and touristic area in the center of the capital. Its apartments were the result of a major renovation in 2019, which aimed to transform an old industrial building into a modern boutique hotel with rental apartments. Caption   TAF architectural firm, which was responsible for the design, emphasized the simple clean lines, the comfortable and functional spaces, the plasticity... More

Project • By Alumil S.AApartments

Oxygen

In this pandemic period, people’s daily lives have been extremely affected. At the same time, the looming environmental issues need specific actions. During this era, the construction of a modern residential building based on sustainable design makes us pay attention to the bigger picture. Caption   Oxygen is the first residential building of such scale that will be constructed in the post-pandemic era in Greece. In addition, it is also the first residential complex in Greece with international sustainability certification (BREEAM),  raising the bar for similar constructions in the near future.  Caption   Pieris Architects, the architectural firm responsible for the project (in collaboration with Sus... More

Project • By Alumil S.AArt Galleries

National Gallery of Greece

In 1896 the jurist and art-lover Alexandros Soutsos bequeathed his large art collection to the Greek State. At the time, no one could imagine how this collection would be used. However, this action played key role to the creation of the “National Gallery of Greece”, that was established in 1900 in Athens and became one of the most iconic buildings in the cultural history of the country. The “National Gallery”, that this year completes 121 years of operation, required a new architectural design, that would prepare it for a new era.  The architectural offices Grammatopoulos -Panousakis Architects και D Vasilopoulos Architects were responsible for the new design and AKTOR S.A. undertook the constr... More

Project • By SOUTH architectureApartments

Lycabettus Hill Studio

The project is about redoing an empty and unused flat, a leftover basement of anAthenian block of apartments. Located at the north slope of Lycabettus Hillin Athens, the flat had a single opening into an enclosed atrium, and a pair of ceilingskylights. Design concept aimed at enhancing those features of the space, in orderto create a comfortable and relaxed living space, a dwelling where the resident would find shelter and would familiarize with its rooms at his own pace.   The design concept is therefore implemented with an array of pocket spaces well designed and balanced. These living spaces offer a variety of in-between relationsand create a graduation of privacy, while maintaining a connection between them.Furthermore, the desig... More

Project • By A&M ARCHITECTSOffices

Deloitte Athens

Deloitte, one of the world’s leading consulting companies, decided to reorganize part of its headquarters in Marousi in order to reach the capacity needed in relation to its human dynamic. At the same time, the work environment aesthetics and optimization of unused spaces was a crucial parameter for the building’s transformation. A&M was assigned with the Design & Build of the space using Deloitte’s parameters, international ergonomics and safety standards as guidelines. The project was completed within the estimated timeline and budget while the spaces occupy 1080 M2 of the building distributed in 3 levels hosting 99 workstations both in open plan layout and close offices. The integration of the existing small atr... More

Project • By A&M ARCHITECTSPrivate Houses

Twin Residences

The project refers to a "dual residential complex" located on the northern suburbs of Athens, on the outskirts of Mount Penteli. The positioning of the building volumes, the optimal orientation and the "range of privacy" create a wide spectrum of spaces ranging from "homey" relaxation and introspection areas, to "public" life indoor and outdoor spaces while illustrating the fundamental principles of our architectural design approach.  The lively spaces that are active during the day are integrated with the landscape and pool area while the private spaces are modulated in quiet zones on the upper floors. The advanced technology of the residence plays an important role in the design of the residence as it brings an additional level of c... More

Project • By A&M ARCHITECTSRestaurants

Eat Greek

AIA introduced a number of aesthetic and functional upgrades in the Main Terminal Building. The departure process in the Intra-Schengen zone is redesigned to an open gate concept aiming to minimize passengers’ security dwell time, while enhancing the airport journey experience. Assigned by SSP, A&M introduced in the Greek market area an innovative F&B concept, Eat Greek. Eat Greek honors the breadth of traditional Greek cuisine by bringing fresh, wholesome cooking from all regions of Greece to a contemporary and comfortable setting in AIA Airport.  A&M designed and managed the implementation of Eat Greek concept in AIA. The challenge in designing the new Eat Greek was to alter the service mode from a fine dining conc... More

Project • By A&M ARCHITECTSOffices

Microsoft - Athens

With the opening of its Innovation Centre, MICROSOFT implements a series of actions that promote entrepreneurship. Following an architectural competition, the design of the MICROSOFT Innovation Centre was awarded to Α&Μ. The main aspects of the project were the incorporation of the MICROSOFT Innovation Centre inside the company headquarters in Marousi and the remodeling of the existing offices for improved communication and collaboration among staff members. The project was based on the Workplace Advantage program which has been implemented in many MICROSOFT offices worldwide. At the same time, the graphic design proposals by A&M created the desirable corporate identity and have played a catalytic role in the final outcome.... More