Chiton, Athens, Greece
The project involved the comprehensive redesign and change of use of an existing office building into residential apartments suitable for both short- and long-term lease. The transformation sought to reposition the structure within the urban fabric, enhancing both performance and identity.
The existing façades required a complete reconfiguration, leading to the introduction of a new lightweight cladding system that envelops the building in a contemporary architectural skin.
The design concept draws inspiration from the ancient Greek Chiton, reinterpreting the traditional garment through a sequence of linear, unfolding panels. These lightweight elements emulate the drapery and soft folds of fabric across the elevations, creating depth, rhythm and movement while offering solar shading and a renewed urban presence.
Location:
Athens, Greece
Type:
Hospitality
Year:
2025
Status:
In progress
Size:
1.570 sq.m
The design concept draws inspiration from the ancient Greek Chiton, reinterpreting the traditional garment through a sequence of linear, unfolding panels. These lightweight elements emulate the drapery and soft folds of fabric across the elevations, creating depth, rhythm and movement while offering solar shading and a renewed urban presence.
Athens, Greece
Type:
Hospitality
Year:
2025
Status:
In progress
Size:
1.570 sq.m
The sculptural panels are not merely aesthetic; they play a functional role by incorporating outdoor spaces, such as balconies, into the design, offering both shading and weather protection.
