Pygmalion Karatzas
Architectural, Fine Art & Commercial Photography

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Name: Athens BC Hotel by Coco-Mat

Type: Hotels / Service industry / Interior Design / Revamping - Renovation / Tourism / Hospitality

Architects: Elastic Architects

Location: Athens, Greece

Completion year: 2019

Client: Elastic Architects

Photography: Pygmalion Karatzas

Photo shoot date: July 2019

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Project description:

"The proximity to the New Acropolis Museum and the visual connection to the Acropolis itself, have guided the architecture of the building. Highlighted by a bold frame, the balconies in the main façade reach out towards the Museum, maximizing the visual experience. Within the frame nests a contemporary interpretation of the grid, using timber for contrast. The combination draws inspiration from the Greek hospitality architecture of the 60’s and 70’s.The main elevation allows permeability between the interior of the building and the urban space, in contrast to the introvert approach of the Syggrou Avenue elevation, were the back of house are situated. The building expands into three clusters of guest rooms, in three separate levels, allowing a view to the archaeological findings situated within the site. The exposure initiates a dialogue with the urban environment, creating a new contemporary and easily accessible public space."

[text by the architects]

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Elastic Architects: https://elasticarchitects.com

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Image Copyright: Rights-Managed © Pygmalion Karatzas.

Image Licensing: High-resolution images are available for editorial and limited commercial use.
Edition Type: Open edition print.
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