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Key Contemporary Architectural Developments in southeast Europe
post updated 31 October 2021
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Architecture in Greece
We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of Greek Architecture. We aim to include Greek Buildings that are either of high quality. We cover completed Greek buildings, new building designs, Greek architectural exhibitions and architecture competitions across Greece. The focus is on contemporary Greek buildings but information on traditional buildings in Greece is also welcome.
We have 2 pages of Greek Architecture selections.
Greek Architecture : A-I (this page)
Greek Buildings : J-Z
Greek Building – Latest Designs
Greek Architecture News arranged chronologically:
illy Building, East Attica, central Greece – 12 Aug 2013
Design: A31 Architecture
photo : Yiannis Hadjiaslanis
Due to its location, one of the client’s – illy KAFEA S.A. the world famous coffee company’s branch in Greece-primary requests was the creation of a very strong and recognizable building. On the other hand, it was the architect’s intention to maintain extreme simplicity in the composition whilst the notions of comfort, technology, relaxation and brand representation remained
prominent.
Art Warehouse, Boeotia, central Greece – 7 Aug 2013
Design: A31 Architecture
photo : Yiannis Hadjiaslanis
The Artist’s warehouse is a monolithic Modern structure. Its orthogonal plan is divided into 3 zones: Firstly, the cantilever with the balcony in the South, where the entrance is situated, secondly, the artist’s workspace and finally the attic in the North which serves as a storage space. A straight staircase connects the two levels, while the cantilevered concrete steps can serve as exhibition stands for the artist’s work.
Plane House, Skiathos, Greek Island – 25 Jun 2013
Design: K-STUDIO
photo : Yiorgos Kordakis
Plane House is a new-build, family house of approximately 500sqm on the island of Skiathos, Greece. The brief for the architects was to create a summer escape for family and friends with the emphasis on laid-back, social living. The aim for the project was to merge internal and external space, maximising the benefits of both and minimising the impact on the surrounding landscape.
Residence in Kifissia, northern Athens, central Greece
Design: Tense Architecture Network
photo : Filippo Poli
Residence in Kifissia – 27 May 2013
The residence’s plot is small and an adjacent building almost blocks the southern sun. The main part of the field should remain free and become the residence itself: an austere prism, centrally supported, hovers above the liberated ground.
Sikamino Residence, central Greece
Design: Tense Architecture Network
photograph : Stelios Delis
Sikamino Residence – 8 Mar 2013
The building shell is of reinforced concrete, exposed on roofs and walls. Iron frames, sun-protecting blinds, metallic shutters palliate the sense of transparency. The sculptural clarity of the concrete roof was attained by means of inversion of all beams but one, which abuts at the central column: the hearth.
Barbouni Beach Restaurant, Costa Navarino, south west Greece
Design: K-STUDIO
photograph © Yiorgos Kordakis
Greek Beach Restaurant – 13 Feb 2013
The major challenge in the design for this building was dealing with the dominant natural conditions: the burning 40-degree midday sun and the notorious ‘Meltemi’ summer wind. Rather than blocking the effects of these natural forces, the architects welcomed them, embracing their qualities, adding them to their palate of materials, and turning them to the advantage of the design.
Venice Biennale Greek Pavilion
Pavilion of Greece at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia
image from organisers
Venice Biennale Greek Pavilion – 25 Aug 2012
The Greek participation for the 13th International Architecture Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia focuses on the particular dynamic of Athens during a period of economic meltdown. Contemporary Athens is a city of strong contradictions: It is a city whose particular identity was shaped during post-World-War-II reconstruction.
New House in Paros, Cyclades
Design: React architects
picture : Elias Chandelis
New House in Paros – 23 May 2012
The purpose of this study was to design two summer homes with guest houses, overlooking the sea and neighbouring island of Antiparos. The residences located on the highest point of the lot. The courtyards constitute the conjunctive element of residences.
Greek Architecture Walking Tours by e-architect – bespoke city walks
photo : Christian Richters
Athens Architecture Walking Tours – launched May 2012
Grace Santorini Hotel, Santorini
Divercity and Mplusm, UK / Greece
photo : Erieta Attali
Greek Hotel Building – 18 Aug 2011
How could one revive vernacular architecture in such an exceptional setting as Imerovigli, Santorini, with its view of the Caldera, opposite the Skaros rock? Generally rooms to rent at the Caldera simulate the vernacular by cloning indefinitely vaulted roofs.
Greek Architecture – Major Recent Building
New Acropolis Museum, Athens
Design: Bernard Tschumi Architect
photo : Christian Richters
Acropolis Museum building
Major Greek Buildings
Greek Buildings, alphabetical:
Astir Palace : Gate + Canopy, nr Athens
R.Sakellaridou + M.Papanikolaou
photo : Erieta Attali
Astir Palace : WAF Awards 2008 Finalist
Athens Office Building
Alexandra Kalliri & Associates Architects
photograph : Charalambos Louizidis
Athens Office Building
Cultural and Sports Centre, Xanthi
Potiropoulos D+L Architects
picture from architect firm
Xanthi Sports Centre Building
Ethniki Chrimatistiriaki
Potiropoulos D+L Architects
picture from architecture practice
Ethniki Chrimatistiriaki
Four houses, Attica, southeast Greece
mobarchitects
picture from architects
Greek houses, Porto Rafti
Hill House, Dionisos, Athens
paan architects
picture from architect
Greek house design
Greek Architecture Projects – No Images
Greek Architecture Projects, alphabetical:
360º Apartment Building, Patras
2008
Divercity Architects
Amphitheatre house, Hydra
2008
Aristide Antonas
Athens Olympic Sports Complex building
2004
Santiago Calatrava Architects
Heraklion Old City Waterfront Redevelopment : Europan 4, Crete
2008
AA & U For Architecture, Art and Urbanism
House, Perivolia, Chania, Crete
2007
Alexandros Marios Nikiforiadis & Danae Skaraki. Architects
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Location: Greece, southeast Europe
Greek Architectural Information
SNFCC Building
Design: Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW)
image from architect
SNFCC Athens
Greek Architectural Contest
picture from organiser
Greek Architecture Competition
Greek Islands – Key Architecture
Cycladic Architecture Project:
House, Antiparos, Cyclades
2004
Deca architecture
Cretan Architecture Project:
Houses, Elounda, Crete
davide macullo architetto
picture from architect
Crete house
Buildings in countries adjacent to Greece
Albanian Architecture
picture © COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
Turkish Architecture
photograph : Engin Gercek
Buildings in countries close to Greece
Greek office building
picture from architecture studio
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