Ellinikon Park Rise

PEAKS — By creating two peaks of 14 and 10 floors, respectively, the building reaches a total height of 50m, which is the maximum allowed height on the plot.

PRIVATE TERRACES — By shifting the grid into a brick-like structure, each unit is flanked by a private garden of approximately 35m2, extending the living space to the outside. The structural grid follows the rotation of the units with a 5.5m spacing.

MODULARITY — By creating modules tailored in size the building accommodates units of different sizes and with different characteristics.

VIEWS — Rotating the modules 45 degrees optimizes the views towards both the sea and the park and breaks down the perceived facade length into a cluster of smaller buildings.

CONNECTIVITY — For visual and physical connectivity, three units are removed at the center of the building on the ground floor, creating a physical passage and visual connection between the Metropolitan park and the neighborhood.

LANDSCAPE — The plot edge and fence follow a zigzag pattern, releasing spaces for trees, planters and benches. The planted garden faces the park, while the landscape is more mineral towards the drop-off areas and entrances.

PARK EXTENSION — We propose to recess the building to align with the urban context and thus release space for the park to extend onto the site, creating a lush communal garden in direct connection with the vast Metropolitan Park.

CONNECTED VOLUME — When unifying the volume and creating a single building, the quality of the views is improved, though the relation between the park and the neighborhood is compromised.

SEPARATE VOLUMES — The masterplan indicates three aligned towers on site to accommodate the allowed gross floor area of 16.580 m2. However, this would block views due to the close proximity of the units.