2017
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Thessaloniki, Greece
Nikos Vavdinoudis – Christos Dimitriou
This Bar/Restaurant in the city of Thessaloniki sits ideally at the top floor of a building with panoramic views of the city’s commercial port and the characteristic industrial skyline.
In order to achieve almost 360° views, the idea of a central cube, with all the basic needs hidden inside was conceived.
Being a glass box, the space’s challenge was the lack of a ”solid” wall to lean against. The conceptual proposal for this big question was the creation of a box in a box, for the enclosed programmatic needs. The strict geometrical form of this cube creates enclosures for hidden facilities as well as surfaces for those exposed.
Accessorised with different kinds of plants all over it, the cube creates a forest-like experience. As a result, following the circular route around this prominent green box, somebody feels like an urban jungleness is revealed. Specifically, the space is punctuated by elements of a savage environment that endure the roughness of the landscape around.
Woven nets that were turned into lighting fixtures and an uncrafted wooden surface for the bar counter unfold a raw exotic sense, while the metallic structures filled with plants that are hanging from the 6 meters height ceiling, create a scene typically found in the jungle. In addition, cages are used as a reminder of the way explorers of wild territories used to capture undomesticated and exotic species. Metallic swing stands with nature prints on fabrics are used as a symbol of the timeless familiar sense of a green domestic courtyard. The floors are laid with stone and ceramic tiles.
Partner in Charge
Tasos Georgantzis
Lead Architects
Tessie Douki, Elli Christaki
Design Team
Maria Koukoutsi, Chrysanthi Kalafati, Elena Arzoglou
Construction
Rideco [Rika Deligiannidou]
AWARDS
INTERIOR DESIGN – Best of year Honoree 2017
PUBLICATIONS
The Greek Foundation
GREC14AN Magazine | North Edition | Issue 01
Ελληνικές Κατασκευές | Issue 224
KTIRIO ΑΝΑΚΑΙΝΙΣΕΙΣ 2018