The architects behind the project are ISV. Ioannou, Sotiropoulos, Van Gilder.
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
SATO office & stores building - [Athens]
The main building of the Greek office furniture company Sato, a work by Dimitris Potiropoulos and Liana Potiropoulou ( in association with Gousis & Frijda architects), is an impressive example of deconstruction architecture in Attica.
The random geometry of the lot, which has a narrow front on Kifissias Ave and continues back from there in a crooked line, affected the architectural solution. Thus, the metal volume of the building curves along the line of the lot and meets Kifissias Ave on an angle. The façade intersected by Kifissias is emphasised by being faced with black unpolished granite. The shade panels that protect the south and west side from the sun are deployed along the linear vertical grid of the building. On this grid are also metal forms that jut out at random and are suspended over the street.
The Sato office building – in its particular location – offered an opportunity to develop more dynamic ideas about buildings in relation to the typical Cartesian building forms and level façades that flank this particular thoroughfare.
sources:
http://www.culture2000.tee.gr/ATHENS/ENGLISH/BUILDINGS/BUILD_TEXTS/B172_t.html
http://www.potiropoulos.gr/typology.html
http://www.gfa.gr/Projects/all-old-projects-en.htm
The random geometry of the lot, which has a narrow front on Kifissias Ave and continues back from there in a crooked line, affected the architectural solution. Thus, the metal volume of the building curves along the line of the lot and meets Kifissias Ave on an angle. The façade intersected by Kifissias is emphasised by being faced with black unpolished granite. The shade panels that protect the south and west side from the sun are deployed along the linear vertical grid of the building. On this grid are also metal forms that jut out at random and are suspended over the street.
The Sato office building – in its particular location – offered an opportunity to develop more dynamic ideas about buildings in relation to the typical Cartesian building forms and level façades that flank this particular thoroughfare.
sources:
http://www.culture2000.tee.gr/ATHENS/ENGLISH/BUILDINGS/BUILD_TEXTS/B172_t.html
http://www.potiropoulos.gr/typology.html
http://www.gfa.gr/Projects/all-old-projects-en.htm
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Motor Oil Headquarters - [Athens]
Motor oil is one of the largest oil refineries in Greece and the owner of the company (Vardinoyannis) one of the most influential industrialists. The luxurious headquarters of the company are situated in Marousi. They occupy a total ground surface of 2.360 sq.m.
The building has 2 underground levels for parking space, a middle floor for entrance and owners parking. There are also 4 floors for office space in a Π shape so as to create an open atrium with green and skylights. On the top of the building there exists a heliport. Τhe facade and the interior of the building are covered with marbles.
Τhe construction of the building was completed during 1994 and the architect was the famous (and recently departed) Iason Rizos. The construction cost reached 15.000.000€.
Sources:
http://www.moh.gr
http://www.bioter.gr
http://www.rizos-architects.gr/
The building has 2 underground levels for parking space, a middle floor for entrance and owners parking. There are also 4 floors for office space in a Π shape so as to create an open atrium with green and skylights. On the top of the building there exists a heliport. Τhe facade and the interior of the building are covered with marbles.
Τhe construction of the building was completed during 1994 and the architect was the famous (and recently departed) Iason Rizos. The construction cost reached 15.000.000€.
Sources:
http://www.moh.gr
http://www.bioter.gr
http://www.rizos-architects.gr/
ETBA Headquarters - [Athens]
The imposing building of ETBA bank in Syngrou Avenue now belongs to Piraeus Bank like the whole ETBA company. It was designed back in the 70's by the famous greek architect A. Tombazis. However the construction of the building was finished during 1991 by BIOTER
The building has 4 underground levels for parking space that cover 8.000 sq.m. of total surface. It has 8 floors for office space with a total area of 10.000 sq.m. The ground level is shaped in a way to facilitate the operations of the bank.
The construction cost was 14.000.000 €.
*Sources:
http://www.bioter.gr/index.php?lang=gr
*the night photo belongs to [Gioяgos] (memeber of skyscrapercity).
Interamerican Headquarters - [Athens]
The construction of the headquarters of Interamerican Insurance Company was appointed to J&P AVAX. The architectural study of the building was done by the famous architect Porphyrios.
The building has a total surface of 14.500 sq.m. It consists of 7 underground levels for car parking, a ground level and 7 more floors to serve as office space.
The building occupies a prominent position in Syngrou Avenue, close to Acropolis.The flatiron plan and projective metal eaves give a distinct figural presence to the building. It combines modern office architecture with classical tradition.
The construction started at 2000 and ended at 2002.
Sources:
http://www.porphyrios.com/
http://www.jp-avax.gr/
The building has a total surface of 14.500 sq.m. It consists of 7 underground levels for car parking, a ground level and 7 more floors to serve as office space.
The building occupies a prominent position in Syngrou Avenue, close to Acropolis.The flatiron plan and projective metal eaves give a distinct figural presence to the building. It combines modern office architecture with classical tradition.
The construction started at 2000 and ended at 2002.
Sources:
http://www.porphyrios.com/
http://www.jp-avax.gr/
Pfizer Hellas Headquarters - [Athens]
Pfizer Hellas is the Greek subsidiary of the well known international pharmaceutical company.
The company appointed J&P AVAX to construct its new headquarters in Mesogeion Avenue.
The building consists of 5 floors and 2 underground levels, that cover a total 2.600 sq.m surface area. Modern materials were used for the construction of the complex, such as polished and burned granite and Californian marbles.
The building includes an atrium with a triangular glass roof 72m long that ensure natural lighting in the internal spaces. There exists also a 70 seats amphitheater in the ground floor as a continuation of the building.
source:
http://www.jp-avax.gr
http://www.pfizer.gr
The company appointed J&P AVAX to construct its new headquarters in Mesogeion Avenue.
The building consists of 5 floors and 2 underground levels, that cover a total 2.600 sq.m surface area. Modern materials were used for the construction of the complex, such as polished and burned granite and Californian marbles.
The building includes an atrium with a triangular glass roof 72m long that ensure natural lighting in the internal spaces. There exists also a 70 seats amphitheater in the ground floor as a continuation of the building.
source:
http://www.jp-avax.gr
http://www.pfizer.gr
Folli - Follie Headquarters - [Athens]
The very dynamic jewelery company Folli - Follie has moved to its new administration buildings during 2002. The complex covers a total area of 11.000 sq.m.
The architectural office behind the project is Kokkinou Kourkoulas.
Source:
http://www.kokkinoukourkoulas.com/folie.html
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Bank of Cyprus - [Athens]
http://www.diathlasis.gr/Projects.cfm?ID=43
Hellenic Petroleum Headquarters - [Athens]
The new Headquarters of Hellenic Petroleum (the largest oil refining company in Greece) lies on the national road from Athens to Corinth. Τhe selection of this position was done in order for the building to be close to the facilities of the company
The building has a surface of 9.800 sq.m. (without including 3.800 sq.m. of underground area). It has the shape of an orthogonal triangle with the hypotenuse lying in the side of the national road. The triangular shape of the building is adapted to the available shape, giving him a special identity in comparison with the rectangular and cylindrical buildings of the rest facilities. It grows vertically up to 11 meters which is the maximum limit of construction for this area.
The exterior of the building resembles a triangular prism. The interior, by subtracting trapezoid volumes, has the final functional form which is developed around an axis in parallel with the large vertical side of the triangle. Along this axis is placed the main corridor of the building that exists in every level from which the different wings are placed. Between the wings exist open atria, and the wings themselves contain closed atria. So the closed office spaces are developed around open atria, while the open office spaces toward closed atria, so that their natural lighting comes from the glass facade of the ceiling of the closed atria.
The flooring of the corridors is constructed with glass-bricks that allow the penetration of natural light until the ground floor.
The architectural office behind the building is MELETITIKI of the master Greek architect A.N. Tombazis.
Study: 1994 - 1995
Construction: 1996 - 1999
Sources:
http://www.meletitiki.gr/29/article/greek/29/44/index.html
Glaxo-Wellcome headquarters - [Athens]
The late modern building that houses the headquarters of the pharmaceutical company Glaxo-Wellcome is an unconventional work of prestige architecture built by private business initiative. It was designed with particular expressive and symbolic demands by architects G. Apostolakos, T. Exarchopoulos and K. Kyriakidis to project the dynamism of this multinational corporation.
The building has a total area of 4000 sq.m. and consists of four floors of office and administration areas, a ground floor and basement with auxiliary areas and parking facilities. In addition to the entrance, the basement houses the snack bar next to which is an independent amphitheatre building.
On plan the building is L-shaped and its office areas are organised in two wings, while the public areas and the vertical circulation nodule are at the intersection of the two wings.
The curtain on the front of the building, placed at a 60o angle in front of the main access, supplements the volume by unifying the two wings and giving the building the form of a triangular prism. At the same time a triangular atrium is created inside the building, which ensures the visual continuity of interior and exterior space. The materials used are blue granite, curtain walls, visible concrete and metal.
Architects
Giorgos Apostolakos (1955-)
Takis Exarchopoulos (1944-)
Kyriakos Kyriakidis (1937-)
sources:
http://www.terna.gr/dyn.php?main_cell=article&sid=241
http://www.culture2000.tee.gr
http://www.exarchopoulos.gr/english/projects.htm
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Alfa Alfa Holdings Headquarters - [Athens]
Alfa - Alfa Holdings is a Greek company involved in construction, energy and services.
The new headquarters of the company were designed by AETER architectural office and was awarded a prize in the competition for Mediterranean architecture "Archittera" for the aluminum facades and the bioclimatic character of the building.
The building complex consists of two main volumes. Between them there is an internal square that connects the city with the business place. Τhe glass facades are constructed independently and form a double cell creating a neutral zone that helps the thermal insulation of the offices and of the square.
Sources:
http://www.aaholdings.gr
http://www.aeter.gr
http://www.aluminium.gr/pdf/07-2004/162.pdf
The new headquarters of the company were designed by AETER architectural office and was awarded a prize in the competition for Mediterranean architecture "Archittera" for the aluminum facades and the bioclimatic character of the building.
The building complex consists of two main volumes. Between them there is an internal square that connects the city with the business place. Τhe glass facades are constructed independently and form a double cell creating a neutral zone that helps the thermal insulation of the offices and of the square.
Sources:
http://www.aaholdings.gr
http://www.aeter.gr
http://www.aluminium.gr/pdf/07-2004/162.pdf
Monday, January 15, 2007
Alpha Bank Administration Building - [Athens]
The postmodern administration building of the Alpha Credit Bank (now called the Alpha Bank) constitutes an architectural milestone in the heart of Athens. The while marble-faced elevations and the classicising line, the two-storey arcade and elegant proportions renewed the urban architectural tradition of the Greek capital, harmonising elements of Italian neo-rationalism with the mild character of Athenian neo-classicism. This monumental building expresses the prestige of the pioneering bank that owns it and blends harmoniously into its historic environment.
The study was assigned to architect Nicos Valsamakis after he had received first prize in a competition by invitation in 1978. It was drawn up early in the 1980s, with the collaboration of the Bank’s architect Kostas Manouilidis, and built in two stages between 1985 and 1991.
The distribution of functions between the floors is as follows: The main public areas are laid out on four levels, on the first basement and three overlying floors, around an atrium with a glass ceiling which looks out over the outdoor area.
The distribution of functions between the floors is as follows: The main public areas are laid out on four levels, on the first basement and three overlying floors, around an atrium with a glass ceiling which looks out over the outdoor area.
The layout permits both the visual unification of the three levels as well as their natural lighting. The administrative functions are housed on the other six floors, i.e. between the fourth and the ninth, in what are usually unified areas divided by light mobile partitions and furnishings. The safety deposit boxes are in the fourth basement and in the other two basements are the electrical and mechanical installations, storerooms and archives.
"National Bank of Greece" Headquarters - [Athens]
The National Bank of Greece (NBG) administration building is among the most ambitious prestige structures to be built in Athens at the dawn of the 21st century. Located in the historic centre of Athens with its strong neoclassical memories, the building occupies the corner of a significant block which includes heritage structures such as the neoclassical NBG building and the academic Athens Stock Exchange. Opposite are the eclectic Melas Building (1887, E. Ziller architect), which has been converted into the NBG’s cultural centre, and the classical modern building of the Commercial Bank of Greece.
The transparency theme led also to the creation of a grand interior void in order to accentuate the public character of the building and spatial readability.
The transparency theme led also to the creation of a grand interior void in order to accentuate the public character of the building and spatial readability.
Important findings of classical antiquity on site, registered buildings surrounding it on all sides, a complex brief and tight time-limits made this a rather demanding architectural problem. On January 1999 archaeological findings on site were re-evaluated. The original project was changed to accommodate for high transparency on the ground level to make ancient Acharniki Street visible as it crosses on the longitudinal axis the building towards Kotzia Square .
he building, with the perspective of Acropolis at the end of Eolou street , completes the corner of an important building block of the historic centre of Athens . It comprises of a basic volume, parts of which are subtracted in such a way as to maintain the readability of the primary volume. Its main elevation on Eolou street is in dialogue with the neighboring neoclassical Main Building , while the other two elevations are treated as secondary.
The building accommodates the significant activities of the Bank administration, and has a total area of 6500m2. On the first and second floor is the general assembly hall with a capacity of 400 persons, fully equipped with the most advanced audiovisual system. On the third floor are the offices of the bank’s vice-governors, and on the fourth the offices of the advisers to the vice-governors. The fifth floor houses the dining room for the Bank’s senior executives as well as areas for the library, lounge and guest quarters. On the four underground levels there are areas for parking, the machine room and storage.
Great weight has been given to the chromatic combination of the luxurious materials on the building: the exterior and interior wall facings of sand-coloured poros stone, black unpolished granite on the floors and light-coloured wood panelling on ceilings and walls. The poros stone on the façades is divided into horizontal zones that will, according to the play of light and shadow, be more or less visible.
Great weight has been given to the chromatic combination of the luxurious materials on the building: the exterior and interior wall facings of sand-coloured poros stone, black unpolished granite on the floors and light-coloured wood panelling on ceilings and walls. The poros stone on the façades is divided into horizontal zones that will, according to the play of light and shadow, be more or less visible.
The design by architects E. Sakellaridou, M. Papanikolaou, and M. Pollani, who had a consultant the famous Swiss-Italian architect Mario Botta, received first prize in an open architectural competition.
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