Office Building in Metamorfosi

Rhythmic exchange

In an area of the city with a distinctly industrial character, near the Athens-Lamia National Road, an unfinished pre-existing structure was reconstructed with the aim of preserving its load-bearing system while simultaneously accommodating an expanded building program, including a larger surface area of office spaces.

 

Design Philosophy

A central condition for the design was the development of a new construction system that would not only adapt to the existing structure but also organize it, forming a unified architectural identity while responding to the bioclimatic requirements of a contemporary work environment. The new envelope, conceived as a thickened skin, either touches or stands slightly apart from the existing structure, thereby unifying enclosed spaces with outdoor areas, terraces, and balconies.

 

 

Spatial Organization

This envelope is fragmented into individual components that create, through a rhythmic alternation of solid and void, a system of shading and openings that moderates daylight and shading conditions within the interior. Alternating wall and window elements wrap around all levels of the building, bringing coherence to the previously independent and somewhat disparate volumes, and establishing a cohesive overall perception of the structure.

Sustainable Design

The architectural proposal, combining bioclimatic and functional upgrading with the redesign of the envelope and the reconfiguration of interior spaces, creates a comfortable and sustainable, human-centered environment. At the same time, it establishes a new, coherent, and recognizable identity that transforms the building into a point of reference within its urban context.