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DOMES 2011 Award for the ReMap3 info-point, designed by architects Antonas Office

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:01:01 +0200

Open-Air Office, a project designed by Antonas office, has been awarded in the category ‘The best built work of the years 2009-2011’ in "DOMES 2011" Awards. The space of Open-Air Office hosted ReMap 3 Info Point (12/9 - 30/10/2011). During ReMap 3, Open - Air Office provided information material for the event. Constructed out exclusively by IKEA furniture, the design was applied in the outdoor courtyard of the run-down Athenian building at 2, Giatrakou Street, in Avdi Square, Metaxourgeio. "DOMES Awards" are presented yearly to promote contemporary architecture in Greece.[...]

ALONI featured in TASCHEN's latest edition on Contemporary Architecture

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:01:01 +0200

World-renowned German publisher Taschen has recently released a two - volume publication entitled "100 Contemporary Houses" by Philip Jodidio, one of the most popular writers on architecture. Subtitled Exceptional contemporary houses from Chile to Croatia to China, volume1 features ALONI, the multi-awarded house by deca ARCHITECTURE and part of OLIAROS' AntiparosDesignProperties project. As mentioned in the publisher's website, "This publication rounds up 100 of the world’s most interesting and pioneering homes from the past decade, featuring a host of talents both new and established, including John Pawson, Richard Meier, Shigeru Ban, Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Herzog and de Meuron, Daniel Libeskind, Alvaro Siza, UNStudio, and Peter Zumthor".[...]

Need for comprehensive measures to upgrade the center of Athens

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:01:01 +0200

Following the recent adoption of tax and financial measures, regarding the areas Gerani and Kerameikos -Metaxourgeio in Athens by the Goverment, Naftemboriki newspaper and its weekly edition "Real Estate" published an article by journalist Teti Igoumenidi, entitled "Need for comprehensive measures to upgrade the center of Athens" The article hosts views of OLIAROS Managing Director and refers to the KM Properties project, announced by OLIAROS a year ago - now on hold, waiting developments and a comprehensive, stretegic plan for the center of Athens. Read the article here (in greek). See previous post on measures here (in english).[...]

The New York Times: "Greece’s Big Debt Drama Is a Muse for Its Artists"

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:01:01 +0200

Journalist Rachel Donadio presents in her article in The New York Times how debt crisis in Greece created a burst of artistic activity: music, visual arts and film. Read the article here.[...]

ReMap 3: The Auction

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:01:01 +0200

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ReMap 3 Opening

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:01:01 +0200

An international contemporary art programme Kerameikos-Metaxourgeio, Athens, Greece 12 September – 30 October 2011 WORKING HOURS 12/9-18/9 – OPENING WEEK Opening: Monday, 12/9, 17:00-22:00 Tue-Fri: 17:00-20:30 Sat-Sun: 12:00-20:30 21/9-23/10 Wed-Fri: 17:00-20:30 Sat-Sun: 12:00-20:30 24/10-30/10 – CLOSING WEEK (Parallel to the 3rd Athens Bienniale) Mon-Fri: 17:00-20:30 Sat-Sun: 12:00-20:30 *Some projects have slightly differentiated working hours: more details can be found in each project’s dedicated page. ADMISSION Free GETTING TO THE KM AREA Metro Line 3: Kerameikos Station Line 2: Metaxourgeio Station Buses: A16, 025, B16, 812, 813, 025, 026, 027, 100, 051, 057, B18, Γ18, 049, 035, 400 Trolley: 1, 12, 21 ReMap is an international contemporary art platform open and free to the public, which is held bi annually in the area of Kerameikos-Metaxourgeio in Athens, in tandem with the Athens Biennial. It is organized by ReMapKM, a not-for-profit organization. ReMapKM’s goal is to create an alternative platform for the production and experiencing of contemporary art within the urban context, to present an interactive environment within a cultural framework and to enhance Athens’s positioning in the international contemporary art scene. Gerwald Rockenshaub/"If i knew i 'd tell you" by Galerie Eva Presenhuber @ 26, Leonidou str, ground floor Leo Gabin/"Get That Patty Cake Going" by Peres Projects gallery @ 43, Kerameikou str, 1st floor Andreas Ragnar Kassapis/ "4 Young Greek Artists" by REBECCA CAMHI GALLERY @ 9, Leonidou str Yannis Varelas/ The Oblong Box @ Kunsthalle Athena from Oct 22nd @ 28, Kerameikou str, 1st floor HOPE/ "Time will not give me time" by The Breeder gallery @ 10, Giatrakou str, 1st floor In its third incarnation, this year’s ReMap3 will be serving as a meeting place for over 250 artists, art historians and curators from around the world.[...]

Awarded Architecture in the Greek Islands

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:01:01 +0200

VIMA DECO (issue of August 2011) published a tribute to awarded, young architects and OLIAROS' collaborators: deca ARCHITECTURE (Alexandros Vaitsos, Carlos Loperena, Elena Zabeli) and Aristide Antonas. Journalist Katerina Asimakopoulou focuses on deca's projects in Antiparos and Corfu and Antonas' project in Hydra, while they discuss the role of landscape and people in contemporary Greek architecture and the challenge to overcome rules, in order to give way for experiments and fruitful twists.[...]

EPFL- lapa “Athens: City of Immigrants - Athens: Architecture of Integration” Final Reviews

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:01:01 +0200

All pictures in this post by EPFL On May 31st and June 1st, lapa (EPFL’s laboratory of architectural production) presented the results of this semester’s work: a range of projects which aim at improving the quality of urban life by addressing the issues of immigration, scarcity of means and reversing the urban decay that has marked Athens' center in recent decades. Each project is located on a different site and also aims at revealing the potential of Athens' urban fabric. OLIAROS supported this research project, realized in two semesters: “Athens: City of Immigrants” (fall semester 2010) and “Athens: Architecture of Integration” (spring semester 2011). Final reviews in Lausanne included presentation of students’ research projects following their visit in Athens last November, during which the symposium “Athens in Crisis” also took place. Research areas included main districts of Central Athens and students were invited to present their work under six main topics: 1.[...]

Measures and incentives towards the revitalization of Kerameikos Metaxourgeio

Fri, 27 May 2011 01:01:01 +0200

Photo by Yiannis Hadjiaslanis A number of measures to face the problems of the historical center of Athens were announced on 15 May 2011, by the Greek Goverment. The main points include incentives for young people to move to the city's center, as well as measures regarding citizens' safety and immigrants' issues. Particular emphasis is given to the restoration of safety and legitimacy to the Centrer of Athens. For the areas Gerani, Kerameikos and Metaxourgeio tax incentives were announced, for rehabilitation and modernization of buildings. Specifically, regarding the area of Kerameikos Metaxourgeio: 1.[...]

Kerameikos Metaxourgeio: 13 actions in 12 months

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:01:01 +0200

In terms of formulating a general framework regarding ΚΜ, residents, organizations, professionals and property owners of the KM area, 13 proposals that can activate the area in 12 months. These proposals have been circulated to relevant bodies. 1. Introduction of a process by the Municipality of Athens and EAXA (Unification of Athens’ Archaeological Sites SA) for the attraction and evaluation of architectural and other propositions towards the improvement of the public space. 2.[...]

OLIAROS' 18+ Student Housing project has been put on hold

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:01:01 +0200

OLIAROS' student housing project "18+" has been put on hold, taking into account the new Greek tax regime and cost of capital. The current financial state makes this project unfeasable, as the rent would have to be raised up to 30% from its initial budget. OLIAROS is eager to begin construction as soon as tax circumastances become more favorable and the State takes action towards the reversion of the continuous depreciation of the City's center. OLIAROS announced the development of "18+ Student Housing", introducing new, purpose built student housing complexes, incorporating contemporary architecture, to offer creative, sustainable, functional, socially interactive environments, found in the Athens City Center. "18+ Student Housing" is the result of the international architectural competition upto35, that OLIAROS organized in June 2009, designed by Joao Prates Ruivo and Raquel Maria Oliveira (FORA).[...]

OLIAROS participated in European Conference on Architecture and Urbanity

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:01:01 +0200

European Forum of Architectural Policies, in collaboration with the Urban Intergroup took the initiative of organizing the conference "NON-CITY? New urbanity Innovative visions towards the European Urban Agenda", putting Architecture, its value and potential in the centre of European discussion and brainstorming. OLIAROS has been invited to participate in the conference, taking place in the European Parliament, Brussels, on February 9th 2011. OLIAROS presented its approach as a private sector of urban development, in particular through its current KM Properties project, consisting a representative example of Architecture’s fruitful contribution to the urban future of European cities. Iasson Tsakonas, OLIAROS’ Managing Director, participated in the panel discussion with the topic: Towards the new EU urban Agenda The territorial level as inspiring policies, stating that “Society and Economy are moving faster than the State, a fact t resulting to either follow outdated regulations and procedures or observe arbitrariness with congruent environmental effects.[...]

Construction has kicked off with our first two buildings in KM!!

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:01:01 +0200

Phase I of the KM Properties project by OLIAROS kicks off, with the construction of two buildings in the KM area: Kerameikou 51 and Leonidou 26. Kerameikou 51 is a 1970’s building, overlooking Avdi square. The building will be renovated to become an energy efficient building with versatile open space plan units that can be utilized for a range of uses: artist studio, office, atelier or apartment. Distinguished architect Andreas Angelidakis has collaborated with acclaimed Norwegian artist and writer Matias Faldbakken to create the concept for the renovation of this very centrally located building. Leonidou 26 is a unique 1970’s building on the corner with Iassonos street.[...]

ΚΜ Properties on Dezeen

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:01:01 +0200

Dezeen magazine, has published a presentation of “Meteorite Unit – Leonidou 58”, the award winning design by Aristide Antonas, for OLIAROS’ new project in central Athens, KM Properties. Dezeen magazine is included in Time magazine’s Design 100 list of the most influential forces in global design and in Design Week magazine’s Hot 50 list of key figures in design.[...]

NON-CITY? New urbanity Innovative visions towards the European Urban Agenda

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:01:01 +0200

OLIAROS has been invited to participate in the conference "NON-CITY? New urbanity Innovative visions towards the European Urban Agenda", taking place in the European Parliament, Brussels, on February 9th 2011. The conference is organized by the European Forum of Architectural Policies, in collaboration with the Urban Intergroup. The central question this conference debates is whether the European City as we know it, is still the valid economic, social and cultural model for the creation of the future European metropolis. Mr.[...]

KM Properties project wins first distinction!!

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:01:01 +0200

OLIAROS is proud to announce a new distinction, this time for one of our new KM Properties project in Kerameikos - Metaxourgeio, Athens: The first prize for the “Best Project for Years 2008-2010”, was awarded to the Antonas Office for the “Meteorite Unit”, located in Leonidou 58 str. and Kynegyrou 1, in Metaxourgeio, in the framework of “DOMES 2011” awards - organized annually by DOMES International Review of Architecture. The Jury members were: Steven Holl (Professor at Columbia University, New York), Finn Geippel (Head of Laboratory for Intergrative Αrchitecture, Berlin Technical University) and Panayiotis Tournikiotis (Professor at the National Technical University of Athens).[...]

Wallpaper* features the AntiparosDesignProperties project

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:01:01 +0200

Well known design and architecture magazine Wallpaper* features AntiparosDesignProperties project in its latest online issue. Journalist Ellie Stathaki traces how it all began, presenting most of the 24 properties of the project and introduces, exclusively, two of OLIAROS’ new properties in Antiparos: Ring designed by the distinguished Japanese architects Atelier Bow Wow and Katoikia, one of the first - worldwide- projects of the also distinguished Harry Gugger Studio. Read the article here.[...]

ΚΜ - The best place to take the pulse of the new Athens

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:01:01 +0200

Time magazine online published an article regarding Athens’ new face. Journalist Cathryn Drake focuses in the area of Kerameikos – Metaxourgeio that, according to the journalist, stands out mainly because of the contemporary art events that are being hosted in the area. C. Drake describes Kerameikos – Metaxourgeio as “The best place to take the pulse of the new Athens” while journalist Jo Lennan chooses and proposes to the visitor of Athens 10 things to do in the city, within 24 hours.[...]

Katoikia, Antiparos – New property designed by Harry Gugger Studio

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:01:01 +0200

Katoikia, a private residence, rests in the location of a former farmhouse, between a large cedar tree and a fig grove and hovers over the pristine valley. Its simple horizontal volume is designed to be perceived as an antipode to the terraced slope. It respects the existing landscape to the outmost and highlights the drama of it. A compact layout guarantees that alterations of the site are kept minimal. The building stretches north south, thus exploring the sites western sea views at a maximum.[...]

Ring House, Antiparos - The second house in Antiparos by Japanese Architects Atelier Bow Wow

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:01:01 +0200

"As we began this project, we were immediately faced with contradictions. The site commands views in every direction, but came with the northern wind so strong which made it difficult to enjoy the views. Situated at the ridge of a hill, but could not build above the ridge line. A new architecture needed to be created, using the vernacular language of Antiparos. In an attempt to transform these contradictions into a spacial quality, lead us to the placing of stone walls following the contour of the site, half buried into the hill, yet fans outward by angle variations of the walls.[...]

Best Wishes!!!

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:01:01 +0200

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KM Temporary Children Garden

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:01:01 +0200

KM Protypi Geitonia created on Saturday, Dec 11th, along with the School Building Organization and with the sponshorship and volonteers of Kiehl's in attica at Panepistimiou str., a uniquely designed space for the chlidren of the Kerameikos - Metaourgeio area. As part of KM Protypi Geitonia initiatives to protect and improve the KM area, in particular as part of our efforts to redesign public space in KM, we transformed an empty plot of the School Building Organization in Sfaktirias str. into a crative space for children of various ages. Fania Sinanioti & Katerina Vordoni, VOIS Architects, designed a unique garden for children to creatively enjoy themselves in open space.[...]