6-storey store office building with underground car park
Iconic building and Athens Landmark commercial complex of offices, stores and a 6 level car park of 700 underground space, totally 18.000 sq.m. of structure. The building was constructed in 2003 with the most modern technological methods, with great earthquake resistance, composite slabs/beams of steel and reinforced concrete.
The building was designed to overpass all applicable building regulations, as well as make use of the principles of bioclimatic design (design of internal aetrium for natural ventilation / cooling, air conditioning system with water cooled towers and variable frequency compressors, use of groundwater sources, heat loss minimization based on compact shape of building of non-exposed glass curtains, etc.). It hosts the Leroy Merlin Athens city store among other high technology companies.
The high floor heights (over 4m) in combination with industrial style as well as the over 1500 sq.m. surface of each slab / floor, provide an architectural flexibility and uniqueness. The building is considered a landmark in the area.