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Exterior view · Visualisation: 3XN
In a city of dense low-rise blocks, the tower anchors the Hellinikon masterplan as a reference point from both the city and the water, right on the edge between land and sea.
As the first high-rise in Athens, it needed to be one of a kind: rooted in the city’s culture, referencing the past discreetly while looking to the future.
Role
Lead designer
Studio
3XN Architects, Copenhagen
Programme
Residential
Location
Athens, Greece
Status
Discontinued
Year
2021
01
Concept
An architecture sensitive to the city's history and well rooted in Athenian culture, while looking towards a pioneering future.
Concept
02
Form
At 200 metres it is the tallest building in Athens. The floor plate shifts into a parallelogram so every side sees the water, with an amenity level at the height of the Acropolis, 150 metres above sea level.
Model
03
Setbacks
Setbacks on the south façade give the tower its shape and create large outdoor spaces facing the sea, with gardens and plunge pools. Every unit has a generous balcony.
Elevations
04
Podium and units
The podium blends into the landscape with gardens and sports facilities; a bar and pool on level 39 are open to all residents. A modular strategy allows units from one to five bedrooms, all with outdoor space.
Design: 3XN · Visualisations: 3XN
