Apartment Building in Alimos

Alimos, Greece

F I R M : OFFICETWENTYFIVEARCHITECTS

T Y P E : Residential › Apartment Multi Unit Housing

S T A T U S : Built

Y E A R : 2013

S I Z E : 10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft

P H O T O S : DIMITRIS_KLEANTHIS, User

The apartment building in Alimos was beneficially affected by the allowance to build low-level
buildings in the area. The main characteristic of this building is the incredible view to Saronikos Gulf
and Ellinikon International Airport. The beautiful location was the principal that helped create the
composition.

The inclined earth was a useful factor to put the parking area underground. This way we achieved
a pilotis with its roof becoming a garden of fruit trees, herbs, and other vegetation. The lack of cars
on the ground level of the building create a pleasant view of space to the user.

The building is made by two main volumes which connect with bridges. The bridges’ views are to
the sea and to the ground-level garden. This way every flat retains all benefits of an independent
and private residence. Flats vary from 645 to 1,937 square feet, depending on their location and
view.

The magnificent location is enhanced with large openings in the living and dining areas, roofed
balconies, and kitchens with views to Saronikos Gulf. The flats of the third floor are linked with a
bridge of greenery where BBQs and pergolas will be added in the future.

The design aimed to maximize the use of all interior spaces by eliminating any heating devices to
under-floor heating and VRV systems for cooling. The building is equipped with external insulation,
energy efficient windows and doors, blinds for shading, and other automatic technologies to
achieve efficiency in usage and money.

The two volumes of the building are complemented by timber cladding at the exterior and ground
floor, timber sun-shades on the bridges, glass at the balconies, and also special attention was given
to exterior lighting.