Modernism in central Athens –  Kolonaki form

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Explore the impact of modern architecture in Kolonaki with its elegant and classic apartment houses..

Kolonaki form

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High-end boutiques, museums, embassies: Kolonaki has all that and a special architectural heritage. Beginning in the 1920s, modern architecture began to exert an influence on almost all Greek architects, and buildings both public and private were constructed in accordance with the styles of modernism. We explored this neighbourhood in central Athens, here is our photo story with colours, buildings and forms.

Zur deutschen Version: Klick klack Kolonaki

Kolonaki is located surrounding Lykavittos hill, the tallest hill in all of Athens.

Blueness

Kolonaki is located surrounding Lykavittos hill, the tallest hill in all of Athens.

Bild vergrößern (Blueness)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)
1920s until 1940s, Modern architecture, including Bauhaus, influenced almost all Greek architects. Buildings both public and private were constructed in accordance with these styles. During the extension and development of Athens, other modern movements in the 1950s and 1960s, such as the International Style played an important role as well.

Pointed

1920s until 1940s, Modern architecture, including Bauhaus, influenced almost all Greek architects. Buildings both public and private were constructed in accordance with these styles. During the extension and development of Athens, other modern movements in the 1950s and 1960s, such as the International Style played an important role as well.

Bild vergrößern (Pointed)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)

Angular

Bild vergrößern (Angular)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)

Brutalism

Bild vergrößern (Brutalism)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)

Spherical

Bild vergrößern (Spherical)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)

Idyll

Bild vergrößern (Idyll)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)

Lively

Bild vergrößern (Lively)(Abbildung © Hendrik Bohle)

Green

Bild vergrößern (Green)(Abbildung © Hendrik Bohle)

Road-oriented

Bild vergrößern (Road-oriented)(Abbildung © Hendrik Bohle)

Mixed

Bild vergrößern (Mixed)(Abbildung © Hendrik Bohle)

Clear

Bild vergrößern (Clear)(Abbildung © Hendrik Bohle)
Contemporary design and architecture can also found in Kolonaki like this building with a new interpretation of the sunblind aesthetics of the traditional apartment houses.

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Contemporary design and architecture can also found in Kolonaki like this building with a new interpretation of the sunblind aesthetics of the traditional apartment houses.

Bild vergrößern (Slide)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)

Transparent

Bild vergrößern (Transparent)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)
... in Patriarchou Ioakim.

Permeability

... in Patriarchou Ioakim.

Bild vergrößern (Permeability)(Abbildung © Hendrik Bohle)
... Kleomenous by Omniview. The concept: a living space to showcase the team's development capabilities. Investors and architects adore the beautiful hills of Lycabettus, which is the driving force behind the creation of this building typology. The designers chose Travertino marble that matches in colour the characteristic beige stones, which are the main building block for all lycabettus's retaining walls.

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... Kleomenous by Omniview. The concept: a living space to showcase the team's development capabilities. Investors and architects adore the beautiful hills of Lycabettus, which is the driving force behind the creation of this building typology. The designers chose Travertino marble that matches in colour the characteristic beige stones, which are the main building block for all lycabettus's retaining walls.

Bild vergrößern (One ...)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)

Layers

Bild vergrößern (Layers)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)
The facade of the 5 star boutique hotel St George Lycabettus

Gold

The facade of the 5 star boutique hotel St George Lycabettus

Bild vergrößern (Gold)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)
... from the restaurant and café of St George Lycabettus.

View

... from the restaurant and café of St George Lycabettus.

Bild vergrößern (View)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)
The view from the terrace of the St George Lycabettus.

Athenopolis

The view from the terrace of the St George Lycabettus.

Bild vergrößern (Athenopolis)(Abbildung © Jan Dimog)

Our architectural research tour was supported by the City of Athens – Convention and Visitors Bureau and the 5 star boutique hotel St George Lycabettus.

 

THE LINK tip: Exploring Kolonaki

It's a 10-15 min walk from the metro station Syntagma to the Kolonaki square. When exploring you will find yourself climbing steep hills and stairs. On your way out, take Evangelismos station to check other architectural styles like Brutalism – the embassy of the United Kingdom is near to Evangelismos.

THE LINK tip: View with a wow

The view from the restaurant and café of the St George Lycabettus is just superb. If you don't want to dine here, order at least a coffee (or tea) and enjoy the panoramic view.

THE LINK tip: Diner

Speaking of a decent meal: we recommend the Kalamki Kolonaki (Ploutarchou 32). Salad, appetizer, skewers: fresh and mediterranean.

St George Lycabettus

Kleomenous 2, Kolonaki, Athens. Panoramic views of the Parthenon, and the Saronic Gulf beyond. 154 individually designed guest rooms and suites. Our favorite – aside of the restaurant and café on the 6th floor – is the cinema hall on the ground level.