{"id":2903,"date":"2025-02-26T17:27:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/study-and-supervision-of-a-four-story-apartment-building-category-a-interior-loft-in-peristeri\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T00:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:35:41","slug":"study-and-supervision-of-a-four-story-apartment-building-category-a-interior-loft-in-peristeri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/study-and-supervision-of-a-four-story-apartment-building-category-a-interior-loft-in-peristeri\/","title":{"rendered":"Study and Supervision of a Four-Story Apartment Building, Category A + Interior Loft in Peristeri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Design and supervision of a Class-A four-storey residential building in Peristeri, delivering architectural, structural and MEP studies. The approach prioritises seismic safety, smart mezzanine utilisation and reduced energy consumption.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Facts<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Peristeri, Athens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building:<\/strong> Four-storey apartment block, <strong>Energy Class A<\/strong>, with an <strong>internal mezzanine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our role:<\/strong> Architectural design, <a title=\"Structural Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/structural-studies\/\">structural study<\/a>, <a title=\"MEP Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/non-semi-destructive-building-inspections\/\">MEP design<\/a>, and site supervision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Design completed &amp; construction supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 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Plans were optimised for <strong>functionality<\/strong> and privacy, while the <strong>internal mezzanine<\/strong> was integrated structurally and architecturally to add usable area with no compromise in safety or aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope of Services<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong> fa\u00e7ades with timber\/metal shading, balconies designed for usability and flow between living and bedrooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> RC frame with efficient column\/wall layout, checks to EC2\/EC8, mezzanine connections and detailing to avoid short-column effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MEP:<\/strong> high-efficiency heat-pump HVAC, DHW, ventilation and LED lighting with <em>PV-ready<\/em> provision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coordination &amp; supervision:<\/strong> rebar checks prior to pours, trade coordination, and <strong>frequent progress reports to the owner<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural &amp; Seismic Design<\/h2>\n\n<p>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.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy Performance &amp; Materials<\/h2>\n\n<p>Insulated envelope, high-performance windows, south-facing shading and durable, low-maintenance materials. The MEP solution delivers comfort with low running costs.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction Supervision<\/h2>\n\n<p>Regular site inspections, material quality checks and programme control, with <strong>frequent progress reports to the owner<\/strong> including photographic records.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outcome<\/h2>\n\n<p>A contemporary residential building that balances aesthetics and function, achieves Class-A energy performance and delivers high construction quality.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Planning a multi-storey residence or a major retrofit?<\/strong> We deliver integrated <a title=\"Architectural Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/architectural-studies\/\">architectural<\/a>, <a title=\"Structural Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/structural-studies\/\">structural<\/a> and <a title=\"MEP Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/non-semi-destructive-building-inspections\/\">MEP<\/a> services with full site supervision.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/offer\/\" style=\"border-radius:2px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-radius:2px\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Design and supervision of a Class-A four-storey residential building in Peristeri, delivering architectural, structural and MEP studies. 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