EN
The Anassa Suites Hotel is located in the historic centre of Athens. It is adjacent to a neoclassical and a modern building, therefore it has to subtly declare its identity, respecting the proportions and openings of the adjacent buildings. The aim of the design is to be a unique oasis within the urban complexity of the centre, to distance itself from the noise and to filter the precious view towards the citadel. This intention is achieved with a double shell that covers the view like a veil that protects the use without restricting it. This double facade with its complex symmetry gives a sense of appropriation to its exterior, making the environment ideal for rest.
There are numerous patios like green lungs inside the building creating zones of refreshment and well-being for the users. The interior is landscaped with natural metal and marble materials giving an air of luxury and elegance.
The respect for proportions, the respect for the urban front and the double shell offers the necessary conditions for a building “breath” in the metropolitan centre.
GR
Το ξενοδοχείο Anassa Suites βρίσκεται στο ιστορικό κέντρο της Αθήνας. Γειτνιάζει με ένα νεοκλασικό και ένα μοντέρνο κτήριο, συνεπώς και πρέπει να δηλώσει διακριτικά την ταυτότητά του, σεβόμενο τις αναλογίες και τα ανοίγματα των όμορων κτιρίων. Στόχος του σχεδιασμού είναι να αποτελεί μια μοναδική όαση μέσα στην αστική πολυπλοκότητα του κέντρο, να αποστασιοποιηθεί από το θόρυβο και να φιλτράρει την ανθρώπινη δραστηριότητα. Αυτή η πρόθεση επιτυγχάνεται με ένα διπλό κέλυφος που καλύπτει την όψη σαν ένα πέπλο που προστατεύει τον χρήση χωρίς όμως να τον περιορίζει. Η διπλή αυτή όψη με την πολύπλοκη γεωμετρικότητα της δίνει μια αίσθηση οικειοποίησης του εξωτερικού χώρου του, κάνοντας το περιβάλλον ιδανικό για ανάπαυση.
Το κεντρικο αίθριο σαν πράσινος πνεύμονας στο εσωτερικό του κτηρίου δημιουργεί ζώνες δροσισμού και ευεξίας στους χρήστες. Το εσωτερικό είναι διαμορφωμένο με φυσικά υλικά δίνει μια πνοή πολυτέλειας και κομψότητας.
Η τήρηση των αναλογιών, ο σεβασμός στο αστικό μέτωπο και το διπλό κέλυφος προσφέρει τις απαραίτητες προϋποθέσεις για ένα κτήριο “ανάσα” στο μητροπολιτικό κέντρο.
YEAR
2026
AREA
680 m2
LOCATION
Athens City Center
PHOTOGRAPHER
Architectural design + supervision / Αρχιτεκτονική Μελέτη + επίβλεψη
Gavalas Architects
Structural design + supervision / Στατική Μελέτη + επίβλεψη
Gavalas Ioannidou Structures
MEP design + supervision / Ηλεκτρομηχανολογικές Μελέτες + επίβλεψη
ENERTEK
Construction Management / Διαχείριση εργοταξίου
She was born and raised in Athens. She studied architecture at the School of Architecture of the University of Patras, from which she graduated in 2015. In 2019, she completed the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), specializing in "Urban and Regional Planning." Since 2018, she has been a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE). Since 2016, she has collaborated with technical and architectural firms in Athens mostly on small- and medium-scale projects, taking on an enhanced role in the development of the projects—from the preliminary design and presentation stage to construction supervision. She has participated in workshops in Greece and abroad and has taught Urban Planning as part of her auxiliary teaching duties during her postgraduate studies. She believes that architecture is a dynamic process and seeks continuous growth in her professional career and the acquisition of new knowledge.
She was born in Athens and graduated from the School of Architecture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). She has specialized training in "Landscape Technology and Planting Design" (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and, since 2024, has been a Certified Passive Building Designer (Hellenic Passive Building Institute).
She has worked in Greece and Serbia, undertaking the design and supervision of residential, office, catering, agrotourism, and children's creative activity projects, as well as the extension of a floating hotel (BIG SEE Awards distinction). In addition, he has been involved in the drafting of technical specifications for architectural materials.
At the same time, he has participated in international and national architectural design competitions, including: "Europan 6" (Distinction: 2nd runners-up), "DROMEAS Office Stores" (Distinction: First runners-up), "Room 18," "Cook 8," "Pandemic Architecture."
Έχει συγγράψει το βιβλίο με τίτλο «Κτίρια Ελλήνων της Διασποράς σε μια Θετή Πατρίδα» (Ζέμουν – Βελιγράδι, 18ος–20ός αιώνας).
She is distinguished for her sensitivity and particular interest in sustainable architecture and innovation, with an emphasis on the creation of energy-autonomous building shells and architectural landscapes.