Greek architecture

Piraeus Tower is the tallest structure at the port of Piraeus and the second tallest building in Greece after the Tower of Athens. With a height of 88 meters, its presence dominates the image of the port for five decades. The original tower designed by the architects I. Vikelas, G. Molfesis and A. Loizou was completed in 1975 but the interior has never been occupied, except for the first three floors. Being dormant since 1975, the City of Piraeus with a consortium of investors, transformed the inactive structure into a mixed-use tall building, of which PILA designed its new facade for the ‘rebirth’ of Piraeus Tower. They are also the designers of all interior common spaces accessible to office visitors and tenants. The awakeni... More

The Radisson Resort Plaza Skiathos introduces a contemporary hospitality infrastructure of high standards and exceptional aesthetics on the unique beach of Kanapitsa. The context of the project is a site of extraordinary, bucolic island beauty, set on the east coast of Skiathos with unparalleled views towards the sea and the surrounding islands. Yiorgis Yerolymbos Yiorgis Yerolymbos Yiorgis Yerolymbos The project aimed to rethink and upgrade the existing resort to a four-star hotel. The complete renovation of the buildings, its facilities and surrounding area of the complex, which operated as a three-star hotel from 1986 to 2019, created a contemporary facility with a strong seamless sense of place and avoidance of Greek arc... More

Nestled in Agios Stefanos Bay, Domes Noruz Mykonos is just ten minutes from Mykonos town. Inspired by the ageless allure of Cycladic minimalism, this five- star hotel seamlessly incorporates Myconean forms, notably seen in the delicate claustra, which adorn its exterior. Light and shadows are carefully orchestrated, with large windows and openings filling communal and private spaces with natural light, creating depth and character. Anima Vision Anima Vision Anima Vision Anima Vision Originally an existing building on the verge of oblivion, it has been reborn, preserving its heritage with natural materials and soft edges. Every room captures Aegean views, promoting relaxation and slow living. The building incorporates a... More

The plot is in the southern part of Paros Island. It has a southwest orientation on the long side, overlooking the sea, the bay of Aliki, and Antiparos. The building rests on the hillside and adapts to the topography and the terrain's morphology. Large transverse walls penetrate the slope. These walls form the backyards and give continuity to the interior of the house towards the landscape. Panagiotis Voumvakis Spaces created between the walls, define the entrance, organize the garden, and give space for a water element and a sheltered courtyard. Panagiotis Voumvakis These spaces flow from the interior and are shaped by the walls. The walls are visible only from the east side of the plot; therefore, the living scenario is reveal... More

Hermina Athens shop is designed to feel like a sanctuary; a place that feels like a home and a magical place at the same time. The HYLE and Hermina collaboration was a journey to create the dream boutique for the owner, which aspires to be more than an architecturally perfect space for her. It is a place destined to express the essence of the Hermina brand, communicate the craft of jewelry making and showcase the created collections. ANO Atelier ANO Atelier The project’s challenge was to materialize the character and identity of the brand. Choosing all-natural materials was the immediate response to this brief, producing a space characterized by a fluid tactility. The idea of forging a primitive or cave-like space came to m... More

The apartment is situated in the heart of a north city suburb. The scope was to refurbish the interior and open air verandas creating a place that allows both social and private use. Cohabiting with kids entails a space of flow and ease, which also integrates private areas of isolation. ANO Atelier ANO Atelier The interior becomes a composition of unique timeless design pieces and new style, fresh items entering a contemporary dialog. Textured fabrics alternate as part of the coloured canvas. Together with the art, the synthesis of materials on the walls and floors embrace the freestanding furnishing. ANO Atelier ANO Atelier More

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

The property is located in close proximity to the sea, but due to the nature of its topography, there is no direct view of it. The area has low grass and shrub vegetation and no existing natural protection from the sun. These factors, together with the investor’s wish for a house larger than the permitted above-ground construction on the island, are fundamental in the development of the project idea. Caption The house is completely sunken into the ground and consists of 13 modules with a square-shaped plan that are combined in different ways to create a spatial organization. The modules are divided into residential units and patio units with the basic principle being that each residential unit has at least one adjacent patio. Th... More

Located at the Southeast part of Karpathos, this site is already gifted with a wide view of the sea and the warm Aegean sunset. An 11-luxury villa development is strategically laid on the 6,530 sqm site while its landscape follows the natural topography allowing a centered green courtyard to develop as a breathing space between the volumes. The 11 villas make their appearance on the perimeter of the site, positioned in a way to allow endless views from all residences while providing privacy between the guests. A separated but well-connected building completes the hospitality experience by housing necessary common use facilities, a welcome hall, a breakfast veranda, and other supporting facilities. A conversation between dark and light vol... More