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Panepistimiou Office Space

Interior

Office Interior Design

Completed / Professional Category

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Architect / Designer:

Maria Deda

Studio:

DEDA & ARCHITECTS

Design Team:

Design Team: Varvara Karaoglou, Iro Koutsioumpa, Ellie Vaskali
Project manager: Angelos Angelidis (Redex)
MEP Design: J.E.P.A
Lighting Design: Gravani

Copyright:

Spyros Hound Photography

Country:

Greece

The present architectural study concerns the complete renovation of the office spaces on the 7th floor of an existing building, at 10 Panepistimiou Street, in the center of Athens.
The renovation included internal arrangements as well as repairs on the veranda and the roof. The office floor has a gross floor area of 615 m2. Considering the needs and the creation of specific spaces, the proposal of internal rearrangement was made to take advantage of the orientation and the view and to create an ideal working environment.
The aim was to upgrade the interior of the offices both aesthetically and functionally, while respecting and enhancing the building itself. We wanted to create an environment of discreet luxury combined with sustainability by making use of existing materials and reducing waste.
The construction technology of the new interventions was highly constrained by the condition of the existing shell. The materials and method of construction of the new configurations had not only to be compatible with the materials and method of construction of the existing building, but also not to adversely affect the adequacy and function of the structural frame structures. The construction solutions adopted ensure that after its renovation, the building will meet modern construction safety requirements, as well as basic functional requirements.
Reaching the hallway of the 7th floor, the existing doors of the elevators are beautified, and a wooden decorative surface is placed on the existing marble surface of the corridor. This gesture achieves the aesthetic integration of the entrance with the interior of the offices, forming an external waiting area.
The first area that is encountered is the lobby. The main material is the oak wood paneling on the walls with a combination of Vratsa marble. The dark Pietra Gray marble floor in combination with the linear aluminum ceiling in dark anthracite color create the feeling of intense perspective and escape of the gaze. The golden details of the fixtures act as a connecting link, unifying the strong contrasts.
In the office spaces there is a change of material with oak wood flooring, creating a warmer atmosphere. The light natural wood is also used in bookcases, counters, and wardrobes and is combined with American walnut desks and meeting tables.
The terrace area, with panoramic views of the city, was also designed and landscaped. The historical area was the reason for the attribution of “Greekness” to the space, framing the external view. Transparent partitions between the offices were installed, enabling continuous visual contact with the outside. Reflections of the interior space and the outside create on the surfaces of partitions and floors a continuous interaction of the workplace with the environment.
The general feeling that emerges is of simple elegance, without unnecessary gestures. The “strict” lines and geometry, combined with the architectural elements, create an ideal, “warm” workplace

The present architectural study concerns the complete renovation of the office spaces on the 7th floor of an existing building, at 10 Panepistimiou Street, in the center of Athens.
The renovation included internal arrangements as well as repairs on the veranda and the roof. The office floor has a gross floor area of 615 m2. Considering the needs and the creation of specific spaces, the proposal of internal rearrangement was made to take advantage of the orientation and the view and to create an ideal working environment.
The aim was to upgrade the interior of the offices both aesthetically and functionally, while respecting and enhancing the building itself. We wanted to create an environment of discreet luxury combined with sustainability by making use of existing materials and reducing waste.
The construction technology of the new interventions was highly constrained by the condition of the existing shell. The materials and method of construction of the new configurations had not only to be compatible with the materials and method of construction of the existing building, but also not to adversely affect the adequacy and function of the structural frame structures. The construction solutions adopted ensure that after its renovation, the building will meet modern construction safety requirements, as well as basic functional requirements.
Reaching the hallway of the 7th floor, the existing doors of the elevators are beautified, and a wooden decorative surface is placed on the existing marble surface of the corridor. This gesture achieves the aesthetic integration of the entrance with the interior of the offices, forming an external waiting area.
The first area that is encountered is the lobby. The main material is the oak wood paneling on the walls with a combination of Vratsa marble. The dark Pietra Gray marble floor in combination with the linear aluminum ceiling in dark anthracite color create the feeling of intense perspective and escape of the gaze. The golden details of the fixtures act as a connecting link, unifying the strong contrasts.
In the office spaces there is a change of material with oak wood flooring, creating a warmer atmosphere. The light natural wood is also used in bookcases, counters, and wardrobes and is combined with American walnut desks and meeting tables.
The terrace area, with panoramic views of the city, was also designed and landscaped. The historical area was the reason for the attribution of “Greekness” to the space, framing the external view. Transparent partitions between the offices were installed, enabling continuous visual contact with the outside. Reflections of the interior space and the outside create on the surfaces of partitions and floors a continuous interaction of the workplace with the environment.
The general feeling that emerges is of simple elegance, without unnecessary gestures. The “strict” lines and geometry, combined with the architectural elements, create an ideal, “warm” workplace

DEDA & ARCHITECTS

We are implementing a fresh and dynamic approach to all our assigned projects. Our portfolio includes a variety of projects from retail and hospitality to residential and educational. The office has a solid track record with a high profile clientele such as: Lamda Development, Sonae Sierra, Dimera group, Athienitis Group, Anatolia College, American Farm School, Millennium Bank, Fnac etc.