Project Details

• Location: Ilion, Attica
• Building Type: New three-story apartment building with pilotis and basement
• Team Role: Architectural, structural, and MEP design, permitting, and supervision
• Key Features: Energy Class A, modern architecture, and highly functional living spaces

Scope of Works

• Architectural Design: Facade and interior design emphasizing geometric balance, natural light, and elegant simplicity.
• Structural Design: Reinforced concrete structure based on EC2/EC8 standards, including seismic analysis and optimized foundation.
• MEP Installations: Energy-efficient lighting, building automation, insulation, and HVAC systems for reduced energy demand.
• Energy Performance: High-performance glazing, thermal façade insulation, and photovoltaic-ready infrastructure (PV-ready).

Result

A modern residential building combining aesthetics and functionality, designed to meet the needs of contemporary urban living.
The project ensures low energy consumption, comfort, and long-term structural durability.

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Project Facts

• Location: Peristeri, Athens
• Building: Four-storey apartment block with contemporary residences
• Our role: Architectural design, structural design, MEP design, and site supervision
• Status: Design completed & construction supervision

Goals & Approach

The brief called for a residential building that balances energy efficiency, comfort, and construction economy. The architectural concept emphasises clean façades, generous openings, and sun-control, while floor plans were optimised for daylight, privacy, and storage.

Scope of Services

• Architectural design: façades, plans, and common areas focused on daily flow and practical storage.
• Structural design: reinforced-concrete frame with efficient column/wall layout and checks to EC2/EC8.
• MEP design: heating/cooling, DHW, and lighting with low consumption and simple maintenance.
• Coordination & supervision: site inspections, schedule control, and quality checks of materials and works.

Structural & Seismic Design

Vertical elements were arranged for uniform stiffness and limited torsional effects. We verified drifts, cracking, and joints, with foundation detailing tailored to local soil conditions. The objective was safety, material economy, and buildability.

Energy Performance & Materials

High-performance openings, envelope insulation, and shading to the south-facing elevations. Materials were selected for durability and easy upkeep. LED lighting provides uniform, comfortable illumination.

Construction Supervision

Throughout construction we performed regular site visits, reinforcement checks prior to concrete pours, trade coordination, and frequent progress reports to the owner.

Outcome

A contemporary apartment building that balances aesthetics and function, achieves robust energy performance, and meets high construction standards.

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Project Facts

• Location: Peristeri, Athens
• Building: Four-storey apartment block, Energy Class A, with an internal mezzanine
• Our role: Architectural design, structural study, MEP design, and site supervision
• Status: Design completed & construction supervision

Goals & Approach

We targeted Energy Class A performance with clean façades, sun-shading and openings that bring in daylight without overheating. Plans were optimised for functionality and privacy, while the internal mezzanine was integrated structurally and architecturally to add usable area with no compromise in safety or aesthetics.

Scope of Services

• Architecture: façades with timber/metal shading, balconies designed for usability and flow between living and bedrooms.
• Structure: RC frame with efficient column/wall layout, checks to EC2/EC8, mezzanine connections and detailing to avoid short-column effects.
• MEP: high-efficiency heat-pump HVAC, DHW, ventilation and LED lighting with PV-ready provision.
• Coordination & supervision: rebar checks prior to pours, trade coordination, and frequent progress reports to the owner.

Structural & Seismic Design

Vertical elements were arranged for uniform stiffness and limited torsion. We verified storey drifts, cracking and joints, with foundation detailing matched to local soils. The mezzanine acts integrally with the slab/beam system, ensuring safe load paths and acoustic comfort to the living areas.

Energy Performance & Materials

Insulated envelope, high-performance windows, south-facing shading and durable, low-maintenance materials. The MEP solution delivers comfort with low running costs.

Construction Supervision

Regular site inspections, material quality checks and programme control, with frequent progress reports to the owner including photographic records.

Outcome

A contemporary residential building that balances aesthetics and function, achieves Class-A energy performance and delivers high construction quality.

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Project Facts

• Location: Mati, Attica
• Building: Single-family house — full reconstruction (fire-damaged)
• Scope: Redesign and complete reconstruction with focus on structural upgrade, energy performance and seamless integration with the natural setting
• Our role: Architectural design, structural design, MEP design, permitting & site supervision
• Status: Design & construction supervision

Goals & Approach

We designed a resilient, low-energy home with clean lines, controlled solar gains and strong continuity between indoor and outdoor living. The scheme balances safety, energy efficiency and refined aesthetics, fully compliant with planning requirements.

Structural & Seismic Design

• Reinforced-concrete frame to EC2/EC8 with fire-resistance detailing.
• Optimised foundations for local soils and settlement control.
• Engineered fixings for shading/pergolas considering wind and thermal actions.

Envelope & Energy

• Insulated envelope (ETICS), high-performance windows, airtightness and external shading.
• Non-combustible or fire-retardant exterior finishes and fire-rated openings where required.
• Carefully managed solar gains through orientation and shading design.

MEP & Sustainability

• Heat-pump HVAC, DHW, and ventilation with heat recovery where appropriate.
• PV-ready provision, low-energy LED lighting.
• Rainwater management and durable, low-maintenance materials.

Process & Supervision

Full reconstruction permit, coordination of trades, rebar/pour inspections and frequent progress reports to the owner with photographic records.

Outcome

A safe, energy-efficient and elegant single-family house tailored to the local microclimate and the owner’s needs, with an emphasis on functionality and long-term resilience.

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Project Facts

• Location: Gerakas, Attica
• Building: New two-storey two-family residence (two independent dwellings)
• Our role: Architectural concept/design development, site layout, structural & MEP concept; permitting and supervision upon request
  
• Key features: Two separate entrances, independent parking bays, private outdoor areas
  

Goals & Approach

A contemporary scheme focused on functional planning, privacy between the two homes and abundant daylight. The design complements the urban context of Gerakas with clean façades, balanced proportions and discreet shading.

Layout

• Ground floor: open-plan living–kitchen, W.C., direct connection to garden/terraces.
  
• First floor: bedrooms with balconies, bathroom and storage.
• Circulation: two independent entrances/staircases for full autonomy.

Site Integration

Low stone boundary walls, planting for privacy and independent parking. Provisions for ramps/accessibility where required.

Envelope & Energy

• Insulated envelope (ETICS), high-performance glazing, external shading.
• Targeting Energy Class A, PV-ready provision and low-energy LED lighting.
  
• Tiled pitched roof with proper thermal detailing and weather resistance.

Next Steps

Quantities and design freeze, detailed structural & MEP design, permit package and, if requested, construction supervision.

Planning a two-family home? We provide integrated design, permitting and site supervision with a focus on usability and energy performance.

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