Vasilissis Sofias Executive Οffices
  • CATEGORY Offices
  • LOCATION Athens, Greece
  • STATUS Completed, 2018
  • PROJECT AREA 160 m²
  • DESIGN TEAM Maria Deda, Varvara Karaoglou, Iro Koutsioumpa
  • MEP ENGINEER JEPA S.A.
  • LIGHTING DESIGN Adlight - Anna Gerasimou Doufou
  • GENERAL CONTRACTOR Redex A.E.
  • CLIENT Private
  • PHOTOGRAPHY Studio VD, Vavdinoudis - Dimitriou

Located high above Athens, the executive offices are conceived as a refined and timeless working environment, where architecture responds to both the formal character of the client and the exceptional setting. The design takes full advantage of the panoramic views towards the Acropolis, the Parliament and Lycabettus Hill, while carefully orchestrating natural light throughout the day.

The spaces are organised linearly along the main façade, allowing the uninterrupted glazing to bring generous natural light deep into the interior. A restrained palette of black, white and rich walnut establishes a strong architectural identity, while marble, timber, dark-framed glazing and carefully selected furnishings introduce depth, texture and warmth. Along the connecting corridor, black marble with bronze detailing and high-gloss white lacquer alternates with walnut veneer and dark-framed glass, creating a continuous material composition that unifies the different areas.

The character of each space is further defined through subtle shifts in materiality. The reception, waiting and common areas combine dark and light glossy surfaces, creating a more formal and distinctive atmosphere. Meeting rooms, private offices and resting areas introduce warmer wood tones and matte finishes, balancing the stronger elements with a sense of comfort and calm.

Custom-designed furniture, built-in elements and lighting follow the same language, with particular attention given to proportion, detailing and material transitions. Throughout the interiors, the repetition of linear elements creates continuity, while the changing interplay of daylight and the city beyond gives the spaces a dynamic quality from morning to evening.

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