{"id":2918,"date":"2025-02-11T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/proposal-for-a-new-two-story-house\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T12:18:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:18:35","slug":"proposal-for-a-new-two-story-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/proposal-for-a-new-two-story-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Architectural proposal for a new two-storey duplex, Gerakas, Attica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Contemporary concept emphasizing functional layout and unit autonomy. Two independent entrances and dedicated parking for each dwelling, harmonized with the urban fabric of Gerakas.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Facts<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Gerakas, Attica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building:<\/strong> New two-storey <strong>two-family residence<\/strong> (two independent dwellings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our role:<\/strong> Architectural concept\/design development, site layout, structural &amp; MEP concept; permitting and supervision upon request<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key features:<\/strong> Two separate entrances, independent parking bays, private outdoor areas<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a00ff3366e1d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a00ff3366e1d\" 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The design complements the urban context of Gerakas with clean fa\u00e7ades, balanced proportions and discreet shading.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Layout<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground floor:<\/strong> open-plan living\u2013kitchen, W.C., direct connection to garden\/terraces.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First floor:<\/strong> bedrooms with balconies, bathroom and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Circulation:<\/strong> two independent entrances\/staircases for full autonomy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Site Integration<\/h2>\n\n<p>Low stone boundary walls, planting for privacy and <strong>independent parking<\/strong>. Provisions for ramps\/accessibility where required.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Envelope &amp; Energy<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insulated envelope (ETICS), high-performance glazing, external shading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targeting <strong>Energy Class A<\/strong>, <em>PV-ready<\/em> provision and low-energy LED lighting.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tiled pitched roof with proper thermal detailing and weather resistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n<p>Quantities and <a href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/architectural-studies\/\">design<\/a> freeze, detailed <a title=\"Structural Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/structural-studies\/\">structural<\/a> &amp; MEP design, permit package and, if requested, construction supervision.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Planning a two-family home?<\/strong> We provide integrated design, permitting and site supervision with a focus on usability and energy performance.<\/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>Contemporary concept emphasizing functional layout and unit autonomy. Two independent entrances and dedicated parking for each dwelling, harmonized with the urban fabric of Gerakas. Project Facts Goals &amp; Approach A contemporary scheme focused on functional planning, privacy between the two homes and abundant daylight. 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