On Pier 2 at the Port of Thessaloniki, the historic PAEGA building has found a new purpose. Originally built in 1927–1928 as a warehouse, it now accommodates Deloitte’s new offices, spanning 8,500 sq.m. The transformation draws on the building’s industrial heritage, allowing its existing architecture to inform a contemporary workplace.

A dense structural grid of columns, spaced at 4 × 4 metres, establishes a distinctive rhythm throughout the interiors. Integrated into open-plan workspaces or defining the boundaries of enclosed offices, the original structure becomes an integral part of the design. At the heart of the building, a multi-level atrium creates visual connections between floors and opens towards the sea. Across the four levels, workspaces are complemented by meeting rooms, a library, training and event facilities, dining areas and spaces dedicated to wellbeing.

The design follows a Bright Industrial approach, balancing the raw character of the original building with a lighter, warmer material palette. Exposed ceilings and metal surfaces are paired with wood, terrazzo, textiles and carefully considered colour accents. Rather than concealing the building’s past, these contemporary interventions bring a new sense of warmth and everyday life to its industrial architecture.

WORKPLACE INTERIOR DESIGN

Urban Soul Project & A&M Architects

USP | Partner in Charge
Tasos Georgantzis

A&M Architects |  Project Leader
Michael Mavroleon

USP | Lead Architects
Christina Petsiou, Mary Mavrogenidou

USP | Design Team
Natasa Zarogoulidou, Ioanna Tzampazi, Sofia Mpountri, Stella Avgerinou, Anna Tsakona, Christina Nika, Artemis Papanikolaou, Anastasia Alexopoulou, Vicky Mpakavou, Charis Doulkas

USP | Supervising Architect
Fenia Papadouli

A&M Architects | Project Team
Christina Spanou, Vicky Xydea, Tania Duka, Athina Mitropoulou, Maria Laura Santillo, Timoleon Giavroutas, Xanthi Bartsota, Dimitris Raftis

Project Management
Vasilis Akritidis, Giorgos Goulas

Construction
CORE SA

Façade & Building Architecture
Deda & Architects

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