Type: Loft Residence Scope :120m² New Construction Location: Votanikos, Athens Team: Archsign architects / Dimitris Papalexopoulos, Athina Stavridou - EMCOR: Contracting
Only excellence in construction and fabrication could have executed this project for the expansion and remodeling of a small residence atop an industrial building in Athens. Three prefabricated steel double pillars and a large-span roof beam, with significant expanses of insulated glass were orchestrated to create the dramatic lines and space for the Votanikos Loft. These large moves are enhanced by the contrasting colors and distinguishing of the roof plane which emphasizes the view by directing the inhabitants’ eyes towards downtown Athens. The resulting dynamic space projects a new, contemporary sensibility for occupying urban environment, while also embodying bold but minimal elegance for a residence. The majority of the project we pre-fabricated offsite and rapidly constructed in field in 70 days, start to finish. This required complex project management scheduling and staging to deliver in such a compressed time frame at a high level of quality.
