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Apartment building in Chalandri

Apartment building in Chalandri

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Location
Team
Location
Chalandri
Team

Principal Architect:  Aris Kordas

Design Team: Eleana Pastra, Phivos Sigalas

3D Visualization: Thanos Papadopoulos

Apartment building in Chalandri

Contemporary Residential Building

This residential project, is an example of an apartment building where contemporary design is tailored to the modern lifestyle. Situated in the vibrant area of Chalandri, the building represents a blend of aesthetic sophistication and functional efficiency. With its carefully planned architectural features and sustainable design principles, the project offers an elevated residential experience.

The residential building takes full advantage of its location in this bustling yet low-density area. Although nestled within the urban fabric, the building’s placement allows for an impressive view from the main facade. This advantage offers to the residents a unique blend of urban living with a touch of openness and tranquility. The location also plays a key role in shaping the design approach. The architectural team has taken into consideration the vibrant nature of the neighborhood. At the same time, the need for personal privacy and quiet was crucial. This balance between openness and seclusion is a recurring theme throughout the project. This is also particularly evident in the building’s layout and the positioning of its key architectural elements.

Architectural Design

The residential building itself rises over four floors, with each level offering maximum comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. The architectural approach embraces modernism, prioritizing clean lines, spaciousness, and the seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces of each apartment. The design reflects a clear intention to create homes that accommodate the modern lifestyle. It also focuses on both the social aspects of living as well as personal comfort and privacy.

One of the defining features of this project is its large, expansive balconies. These balconies, a prominent architectural element, serve as outdoor living spaces for each apartment, and as extensions of the interior areas as well. The seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living spaces creates an enhanced sense of space, blurring the boundaries between the two. The linear balconies that develop along the whole facade, define the character of the residential building.

Privacy and Orientation

While the building’s facade is open and welcoming, the architectural approach ensures that privacy is not compromised for each apartment. This is particularly evident in the layout of the apartments. The bedrooms are strategically located at the rear of the building, away from the street-facing facade. This careful positioning provides residents with a quieter and more secluded living environment, shielded from the surrounding urban landscape. The architectural design design prioritizes the privacy and comfort of residents, offering them a peaceful retreat from the outside world.

In contrast, the living rooms and communal areas of the apartments are situated towards the front of the building, where they can take full advantage of the open view and abundant natural light. This orientation maximizes the aesthetic and functional qualities of each space, ensuring that the apartments feel both spacious and private.

Distinctive Facade: Modern Aesthetics with a Focus on Sustainability

The facade of the residential building is a key element that defines its overall aesthetic and identity. The main facade, which faces the street, features a series of metallic shutters that lend the building a distinctive character. These shutters are not only a design feature but also serve a practical purpose. In addition to giving the building a modern, minimalist look, they play an important role in managing sunlight, contributing to the building’s sustainability.

The metallic shutters act as a passive solar control system, allowing the residents of each apartment to regulate the amount of sunlight entering their homes. By reducing direct sunlight during the warmer months, the shutters help to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. In this way, they minimize the need for air conditioning and, as a result, reduce the overall energy consumption of the residential building. The use of these functional yet visually appealing shutters demonstrate the architectural teams intention to combine form with function. The result is a facade that is both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious, embodying the principles of modern architectural design.

In addition to its striking architectural features, the building is designed to foster a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. Lush greenery throughout the project, from the ground-floor landscaping to the plants that line the expansive balconies incorporate the nature to the urban residential building.

The ground-floor area features carefully selected trees and shrubs that provide both aesthetic beauty and a sense of privacy. These plants form a natural barrier between the building and the street, creating a more secluded and serene atmosphere for residents.

A Modern Living Space

This contemporary residential building in Chalandri is a prime example of modern architecture. The project combines thoughtful design with sustainable practices to create a living space that meets the needs of today’s residents. With its large balconies, lush greenery, and distinctive facade, the building stands out as a modern landmark within the vibrant urban fabric of Chalandri.

By prioritizing privacy, comfort, and sustainability, the architectural approach creates a residential development that not only enhances the lives of its residents but also contributes positively to the surrounding environment.

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