GREEN PATH_GLYFADA_ATTICA_GREECE_BY ARCHITECT IVANA LUKOVIC

Project Description

Green Path Law Office Renovation

The Athenian suburb of Glyfada with one of its Seventies buildings was the setting for the Green Path Project, where architects transformed a 97m2 neglected, first-floor residential space into a contemporary Law office. A thorough contextual, materiality and color research preceded the conversion, resulting in a functional and inspiring workplace environment.

Inspiration for embracing biophilic approach in this makeover came from the experience of the afternoon natural light penetrating a lush wisteria plant and its mesmerizing shadows on the dilapidated floor. Hence, the conversion of the air shaft and front terrace abandoned areas into green oases that envelop work spaces took place, along with improving conditions of natural light together with ventilation and applying materials that echo nature. The creation of calming and productive surroundings contributed thereby to an overall welfare in the workplace.

Clearing the existing walls enabled the establishment of the new layout: a midnight-blue color reception area that contrasts with a newly created lush garden and hides black kitchen behind the folding doors; three working spaces for law practitioners flooded in natural light with greenery vistas; communal spaces of conference area and a bathroom, as well as walnut veneer and transparent glass double-sided functional divisions that encourage the feeling of continuous space.

Architect designed all built-in equipment, which was produced by local carpenters in walnut and brushed oak veneer, bearing in mind environment and local benefits. Furthermore, greenery pots were handmade on the site by metal workers. Glossy epoxy floor, created in situ, distinguishes 0,9m wide by 20m long olive leaf color path that runs through the whole office, unifying indoor and outdoor, while enabling the feeling of a larger space thanks to the reflections.

Enthusiastic collaboration between the Architect, Client and Craftsmen made the main challenge easy to conquer and transform a compact residential space into an office space that fulfills   functional and technical demands yet maintains human character of the natural light and greenery enriched workspace.

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PROJECT CREDITS

Project name: Green Path Renovation
Company name:Architectural Studio Ivana Lukovic
Website:www.architectiva.com
Contact e-mail:[email protected]
Project location:Glyfada, Attica, Greece
Completion Year:2024
Other participants:
Interior Design Author: Ivana Lukovic, Architect, Athens/Greece
Collaborators:Alexandra Arampatzi, Architect, Acad drawings,
[email protected] Athens/Greece

Stanford Rabbit (Kostas Geranios, Architect and
Orestis Mpormpantonakis, Architect),
Architectural renderings,
[email protected] Athens/Greece

Mechanical study:
Tasos Katsaros, Mechanical Engineer, [email protected]
Athens/Greece
Contractor: ELER AE, [email protected]
(Dr. Andronikos Theocharis, Civil Engineer, [email protected]
and Konstantinos Galatas, Civil Engineer, [email protected] )
Athens/Greece
Plumbing: Hristos Kiriazis, [email protected] Athens/Greece
Electrician: P. YFANTHS & I. VOGKLH OE, [email protected] Athens/Greece
Climatisation and Heat Pump: Kokkotas Klimatismos AE, Dimitris Mammalis,
[email protected] Athens/Greece
Cement mortar and epoxy floor:Dimitris Exarhos, [email protected] Athens/Greece
Plaster, gypsum boards, painting:ELER AE, [email protected] Athens/Greece
Joinery:Ddekorate (Dionisios Divaris, [email protected] ) Attica/Greece
Glass divisions:Ilir Kosta, [email protected]
Photo Credits:Athina Souli, Photographer_ Athens/Greece
[email protected]
www.athinasouli.com
Video credits:Athina Souli and Vangelis Michelidakis
Materialization:
  1. ALMEL, Panagioths Melsas, Greece, [email protected]
    Aluminium doors and windows, greenery pots and fence, Athens/Greece
  2. KAYKAS AE: Switches and sockets, [email protected] Athens/Greece
  3. NUOVE CERAMICHE, [email protected] , Athens/Greece
    Bathroom fixtures-  Floor mounted basin tap and features for shower_ Treemme
      Vanity basin_ Catalano
      Wall mounted toilet_ Catalano Zero
      Baucer, slim shower canal tile-covered_ Baucer
      Flush tank and plate_ Geberit
      Tiles Lava Bloom_ Mipa

    Kitchen fixtures- Sink and tap_ Franke

  4. LIGHT PLUS, [email protected] Athens/Greece

    Lighting Features- Nemo Lighting, Wever&Ducre, Nexia

    Furniture- Tavolo black_ Zeus Design

  5. EL GRECO GALLERY, [email protected] Athens/Greece
    Furniture-  Soft Pad Chair EA 219_ Vitra
      Eames Plastic Armchair DAR with full upholstery_ Vitra
      Softshell Chair four-star base_ Vitra
      Magi Daybed_ Flexform
      Palissade Dining Armchair- Olive_ Hay
      Palissade Stool- Olive_ Hay
  6. SATO, [email protected] Athens/Greece
    Furniture-  Galaxy desk
      Dinamica High Back Chair
      Dinamica Low Back Chair