“Evripides” hotel is located in the heart of Athens and housed in a 70’s building with references in the modernist era. The bonds between ancient and modern are there prominent by default – like in the rest of Athens. The direct view to the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis is a testimony of the past being present to our future.

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Fluo’s goal was to redesign the upper floor of the building in order to have a dual use: bar and breakfast room. Marble that has been perpetually connected with the long history of the city was one of the main architectural materials. Combined with other elements, such as extravagant tiles and wooden planks, the floor creates a patchwork of materials that segment the area in diverse triangular shapes.

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

The metal arches painted in gold make a reference to the neoclassical patterns and come in complete antithesis with the sharp edges of the floor. The vibrant colors in the seating areas were embraced to fade out the neutrality of the gray buildings around the hotel. The warm ‘terra cotta’ of the ceiling is trying to imitate the intense light of the restless sun standing above the city.

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

The water fountain created in the middle of the space makes reference to the ancient Greek fonts and at the same time it excludes the existence of plastic bottles. The glass partition across the terrace creates a sun room that seems to be floating on air.

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

Photo © Panos Arvanitakis

The whole synthesis of the space is a patchwork of shapes and materials. This patchwork reflects the urban environment, as described from the windows around the space. Ancient, old and new are all amalgamated in one shape that forms today’s esthetic of modern Athens.

Evripides plan, © Fluo architecture and design studio

Evripides plan (materials), © Fluo architecture and design studio

Facts & Credits:

Project: Total renovation of a 70’s rooftop, Location: Psiri – Athens, Office: Fluo architecture and design studio, Architects and supervisors: Fei Maniati – Thalia Mihail, Interior designer: Christina Serrou, Building Surface: 150 sq.m., Design Year: 2016, Construction Year: 2018, Text Description: Fluo architecture and design studio, Photography: Panos Arvanitakis (Photographer/Cinematographer)

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Suppliers:

Contract furniture: Almeco, Shop fittings: Drakoulakis, Lighting: Bright Special Lighting SA, Sanitary appliances and Tiles: Kiskinidis – Living made easy, Terrazzo tiles: Material World

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