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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 top quality or interesting, or ideally both. 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 with links to hundreds of individual project pages. Greek Architecture : A-I (this page) Greek Buildings : J-Z Greek Building - Latest Designs Greek Architecture News arranged chronologically: 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. A tense, twofold merge of the 400m2 residence with its surrounding field is attempted: via an immersing into the ground and a simultaneous covering by the elongated roof. 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. A city which has at its disposal an exceptionally talented cadre of young architects, international in orientation, well educated and with a wealth of professional experience. 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. Wide stairs lead to landings in the large viewing "plateaus", traversing indoors and outdoors spaces. Planting is enhanced on roofs and intermediate yards. Greek Architecture Walking Tours 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. However at Grace Santorini, no vaults are used: the layout of rooms follow in plan the broken geometries of the ground’s contours, forming in effect a series of new stone ledges into the steep gradient of the Caldera. Greek Architecture - Major Recent Building New Acropolis Museum, Athens 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 Xanthi Sports Centre Building   Ethniki Chrimatistiriaki Potiropoulos D+L Architects picture from architects 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. 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Greek Architectural Information

SNFCC Building
Renzo Piano Building Workshop

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SNFCC Athens

Greek Architectural Contest

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Greek Architecture Competition

Greek Office Buildings

Athens Buildings

Greek Islands - Key Architecture

Cycladic Architecture Project:
House, Antiparos, Cyclades
2004
Deca architecture

Cretan Architecture Project:
Houses, Elounda, Crete
davide macullo architetto

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Crete house

Buildings in countries adjacent to Greece

Albanian Architecture

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Turkish Architecture

photograph : Engin Gercek

Bulgarian Buildings

Macedonia Buildings

Buildings in countries close to Greece

Italian Buildings

Greek office building

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Museum Buildings

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