Law Firm in Athens

Circular movement

The 400m² space is situated in an Athenian apartment building along a central pedestrian street. Its previous use was as office spaces, but the design and layout were not aligned with the character or functional needs of the law firm.

Spatial Organization

The layout is based on a single-storey apartment, with the main vertical circulation (staircase and lift) centrally located. At the rear, there is a secondary connection to the apartment building’s arcade. The new design accommodates at least 32 employees, distributed across group or private offices based on the needs of the work teams. A key design feature is the creation of a circular circulation path at the center of the floor plan, which separates support areas from the primary office spaces.

In section A of the floor plan, the previous curved walls and large reception area have been removed to allow for maximum natural light throughout the space. The reception area is now integrated into the central circulation layout as a sculptural element with curves, while also serving as a waiting area through carefully designed furniture and special structures. Along this side, the offices for the teams and their managers are arranged in a linear fashion, with an open space designated for the trainees at the core of the layout.

Custom Constructions

The new office divisions are primarily achieved through glass partitions, maximizing natural light while also fostering a sense of teamwork. In section B of the floor plan, more private offices are located, designed for greater isolation. A parallel internal corridor connects these offices, further separating them from section A. The spaces in between are efficiently utilized with custom-built libraries, both hidden and visible storage, printer rooms, lockers, and cloakrooms. At the junction of the two sections, a main office library with a reading area is created. On the opposite side, in section C, two hybrid meeting booth/rooms are designed to accommodate both team and client meetings, whether through calls or face-to-face discussions.

Materials & Lighting

The use of glass and custom constructions is designed to optimize the functionality of the space while ensuring aesthetic cohesion. At the end of this section, a dining area for employees is created. An elongated bench with built-in storage extends along one side, while a large central table dominates the space, encouraging interaction. Section D serves as the purely utilitarian zone, housing the kitchen, storage areas, bathrooms, and electromechanical spaces. The overall color palette consists of white and neutral tones, light woods, and black accents. Minimal, linear lighting elements are strategically used to accentuate the central circulation path.