F-Hotel Athens

Behind the distinction.

The project is a proposal for a Hotel with capacity of 129 keys, located in the centre of Athens, Greece, with views of the Acropolis.
The original complex consists of 3 neoclassical buildings that create a central courtyard. It was originally a school in the late 19th Century. In 2001 it was partially demolished and converted into an 8th floor overground parking. From the original building only parts of the façade were maintained and were later listed. These facades are significant for the area, as they are some of last remaining samples of the era.
Our main design intent is:
-Integration of the neoclassical façade in the new buildings function.
-Restoration of the Neoclassical facades that become a focal point of the building.
-Conversion of the central courtyard into the social heart of the building.
-Volumetric design that serves as a canvas to the neoclassical listed facades.
-Clear separation of the listed and contemporary parts with the use of Weathering Steel material as cladding for the new building that works well with the proposed off-white neoclassical facades. The proposals monolithic aesthetic is reinforced by a cor-ten mesh that covers the openings.