Located in the vibrant Gazi district of Athens, Gazi Vision transforms a former office building into a contemporary boutique hotel with 24 studios and suites. The project embraces adaptive reuse, favoring regeneration over demolition to reduce environmental impact.
Fluid, stacked volumes define the façade, while aluminium cladding reminiscent of a barcode creates a strong, contemporary identity. The design both contrasts with and complements Gazi’s post-industrial character, blending urban refinement with the area’s industrial heritage. Sustainable strategies and adaptive reuse underpin the transformation, aligning modern hospitality with the district’s vibrant artistic atmosphere.
Location:
Athens, Greece
Type:
Hotel
Status:
Built
Size:
1.640 sq.m
Interior Design:
Vasilis Papadias Design Studio
Nestled in the vibrant Gazi neighborhood of central Athens, the building seamlessly integrates with the area's edgy and vibrant character. Surrounded by an array of bars, shops, cafés, and cultural landmarks such as the Benaki Museum and the former Gas Factory, the location thrives as a hub of artistic and cultural activity.
The transformation of an abandoned office building into a contemporary hotel with 20 studios and suites is an act of architectural regeneration. The project adopts adaptive reuse — choosing reinvention over demolition.
Location:
Athens, Greece
Type:
Hotel
Status:
Built
Size:
1.640 sq.m
Interior Design:
Vasilis Papadias Design Studio
The project aims to provide an energy efficient urban hotel that aligns with Gazi’s artistic energy while contributing to environmentally responsible urban growth.
The design both contrasts with and complements the neighborhood's postindustrial heritage, merging urban sophistication with Gazi's diverse historical roots.
Originally an outdated office space, the building underwent a complete transformation into an urban hotel, now offering 20 contemporary studio and one-bedroom flats. The exterior features fluid, dynamic forms that stack gracefully on each level, while the aluminum-clad façade, resembling a barcode, creates a distinctive, modern identity.
