Euroterra Group HQ | Real Estate Development Company in Athens

Morphological enhancement

The project involves refurbishing an existing building and transforming it into an office space, with the primary design focus on creating a modern, sustainable complex that has a minimal ecological footprint.

Design Philosophy

Internally, the spaces were reconfigured to meet the needs of the new occupants, with modern living conditions ensured through the installation of heating and cooling systems, as well as heat pumps, which provide optimal comfort with minimal energy consumption. Special attention was given to the lighting design, both inside and outside the building. Externally, the structure features post-modernist morphological elements commonly seen in buildings along the main thoroughfares of the capital, such as rectangular moldings and expansive glass surfaces. The top floor features curved openings and balconies along with a projecting solid roof, and was designed to give the building a distinctive presence. However, these elements did not integrate harmoniously into the urban fabric.

Sustainable Design

The glazing and masonry that defined the facades were deemed inadequate in providing adequate thermal and visual comfort inside. The design prioritized reconfiguring the building’s external envelope to ensure optimal living conditions for the occupants. To achieve this, external thermal insulation was added, and the existing windows were replaced with new, thermally insulated ones, featuring A+ energy classification and high sound insulation glazing. Additionally, a series of perforated white panels was installed 80 cm from the existing facade, reinterpreting the overall geometry of the building.

Exterior Shell

The new “shell” establishes a modern identity for the building, serving a crucial function as a sunshade that does not obstruct the view, while also providing sound insulation. A lightweight metal structure was added to the roof, visually altering its height and creating an interesting counterbalance, forming a harmonious “crown” atop the solid building volume. The surrounding microclimate was enhanced through thoughtful landscaping and the use of panels designed to reduce glare -a common issue for buildings with large glass surfaces in sun-drenched countries like Greece.