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Olen Syros is carved into a Cycladic cliff by ATENO, with seven suites overlooking the Aegean
Carved quietly into the descending landscape of Tria Lagadia on the Cycladic Island of Syros, Olen Syros approaches hospitality with a subtle architectural touch. Designed by the Athens-based…
Foil-S designs Karate bar in Thessaloniki, pairing retro materials with a diagonal layout
Situated at the intersection of Olympou and Peloponnisou streets in central Thessaloniki, Karate is a compact bar designed by Foil-S. The project occupies a ground-floor space with an unusual…
A&M Architects unifies stone and concrete volumes in hillside Karpathos home
In the traditional hillside village of Aperi in Karpathos, A&M Architects has transformed two modest buildings from different periods into one calm, unified home. The existing property…
Natalia Nerantzaki renovates 1970s Heraklion apartment with terrazzo floors intact
In Heraklion, Crete, architect Natalia Nerantzaki has refurbished a 1974 apartment that had remained unchanged for almost 50 years. Behind its dated surfaces, the flat revealed generous…
Untitled Office creates a bold identity for Athens-based carpenter, highlighting craft and character
Stratos Kanakis Woodcraft is a branding project by Untitled Office for a contemporary carpenter working in Athens. The identity engages directly with the reality of the profession, drawing…
Apartment in Kolonaki reworked with marble, mosaics and stainless steel by Anna Andreou for Resi Company
Nested in the Kolonaki neighbourhood of central Athens, the Soutsou 11 apartment has been redesigned by interior architect Anna Andreou for Resi Company as resale renovation. The project…
Seasonal Treats: Pastry Rooms & Bakeries Worth Seeking Out
There are days when pastry doesn’t feel like a luxury, it just feels necessary. Cold mornings, slow afternoons, that in-between hour when you’re out running errands and need something warm to…
AP Design House creates tactile, community-focused interior for Homer Rogue Taverna in Sydney
Set on the edge of the beach in Sydney, Homer Rogue Taverna by AP Design House brings a hint of Athens’ rebellious spirit to a relaxed, social dining setting. Designed to host around 100…
Pets and Cups by Michail Architects redefines the pet shop as a social hub in Athens
Michail Architects has completed Pets & Cups, a hybrid pet grooming salon, boutique and coffee bar in Glyfada, Athens, conceived as a social space for both people and their pets. Designed…
February Rituals: How Greece Marks the End of Winter
January can feel like a closed door. February pushes it open. It’s the last month of winter, still capable of turning harsh and yet it carries the feeling of an ending. Even its Latin root…