Cholargos | ek magazine https://ek-mag.com/tag/cholargos/ Architecture, Interior Design and Contemporary Design Projects Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:26:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-ek_Logo-black-32x32.jpg Cholargos | ek magazine https://ek-mag.com/tag/cholargos/ 32 32 Casa D in Cholargos https://ek-mag.com/casa-d-in-cholargos/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:31:04 +0000 https://ek-mag.com/?p=160653 This article by Konstantinos was published on ek magazine | Architectural Publications.

A tranquil retreat within the dense urban landscape

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Solid volumes

This 150m² residence is situated in Cholargos, a quiet suburb of Athens characterized by diverse building typologies and varying heights. Designed to challenge the conventional rental market, the project preserves the original dimensions of the 1960s structure while emphasizing the value of the surrounding greenery. The design aims to repurpose the existing structural framework to create a low-rise home with a garden, offering a tranquil retreat within the dense urban landscape.

 

Architectural Approach

During construction, the original supporting structure and foundations are preserved, while the central portion of the slab is removed to create a double-height space. An additional floor is added to the existing building, supported by a reinforced metal frame with anti-flexural stiffening connectors to withstand the area’s high seismic activity. Surrounded by neighboring apartment buildings, the residence faces privacy challenges for both its interior and exterior spaces. To address this, the design incorporates a compact volume with a large, angular opening on the southwest facade, maximizing natural light while maintaining privacy. Custom metal sliding shades and strategically placed trees provide essential shading for the home.

 

Spatial Layout

The interior layout follows an open floor plan centered around the patio, linking the living room, dining room, and kitchen to the bedrooms, as well as a separate studio featuring a skylight that fills the space with soft, diffused light. All communal areas open onto the garden, which spans three levels and is newly planted with various tree species. A key feature of the design is a slim, light pink metal staircase, adding a modern and elegant touch to the interior.

 

Materials & Sustainability

The walls are painted in soft white tones, creating a bright and spacious atmosphere that accentuates the staircase design. The flooring combines wood, terrazzo, and cement mortar for the bathrooms, adding a touch of traditional elegance. Thoughtfully selected materials and subtle colors create a harmonious flow between the indoor spaces and the garden outside. The house is equipped with an autonomous energy system for hot water and climate control, including underfloor heating and cooling through air-thermal technology. This system is powered by solar and photovoltaic panels installed on the new flat roof.

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]]> Architectural Office “Tesseris Diastaseis” in Cholargos https://ek-mag.com/architectural-office-tesseris-diastaseis-in-cholargos/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:31:43 +0000 https://ek-mag.com/?p=159669 This article by Konstantinos was published on ek magazine | Architectural Publications.

Creating an office-workshop for architectural design

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Material Harmony

The project is situated in a four-story apartment building from the 1960s, encompassing an area of 65m², with the objective to transform this space into an office-workshop. Currently, the apartment’s layout adheres to a conventional residential format, with each area functioning as a separate room.

 

Functional Layout

In the design, the new office functionality is seamlessly integrated into the existing floor plan while preserving some characteristic architectural elements. Specifically, the living and dining areas, separated by a sliding door, serve as the main working area, featuring open space, meeting areas, and exhibition space for architectural materials. This layout allows for dynamic division of the space based on the office’s needs: the bedroom has been converted into an office, while the kitchen, storage room, and bathroom remain largely intact with only minor alterations.

 

Material Palette

The floors are preserved to reflect the distinctive style of the 1960s, featuring three different types of mosaics, marble, and oak wood arranged in a herringbone pattern. After maintenance, these materials create a unique color palette. Additionally, new materials such as metal, white marble, and lacquer have been incorporated into the design.

 

Furniture & Lighting

All new furniture is designed to enhance the existing character and aesthetics of the apartment while aligning with the new identity of the office. The lighting, in addition to serving its functional purpose, accentuates the shapes of unique constructions and complements the overall architectural composition.

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