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house in Nea Penteli

 

               . . . .  the house is designed around 5 outdoor spaces (courtyards). Bedrooms are situated in an independent three-storey building . . . .

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house in Peania

 

                    . . . . the proposed solution’s main characteristic is the connection of reception areas to their corresponding courtyards . . . . 

 

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vacation house in Pinakates – Pelion

 

                    . . . . the combination of the two patios allows daily light to penetrate deep inside the house during most of the day . . . . 

how we work

Starting our practice, quite some time ago, based on the conventional notions of architectural study and supervision, we soon discovered the difficulties and complexities in materializing a project. However interesting and fascinating the various phases of an architectural study, with all the drawings, 3d representations, and various models, these are still tools for a final result. The whole process that includes the study, decision making and implementation of a project is complex, affected by many variables. Through the years it became evident that besides good intentions and hard work, the quality of the cooperation achieved, combined with the mutual understanding of all parties involved was critical to a project’s success. Thus our effort to build a professional relationship based on mutual trust became a priority in our cooperation with the owner – employer
This cooperation can commence with advice concerning the acquisition of a plot, a building or an apartment and usually ends after the completion of the project and its utilization. The range of the issues to be addressed in relation to the needs of the project determine the way and the extent of our engagement.
Drawing from our experience in the projects that we had the opportunity to address we believe that we have we have developed our skills mainly in family houses, vacation houses, housing complexes, apartment renovations, office spaces, hotels and industries.
PROJECTS
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offices floor on Kifisias Av.

 

                    . . . . the proposed solution organized the available space in departments – neighborhoods segregated between them and from the access areas mainly through free standing walls or glass walls. This allows the different departments to maintain both their independent space and perception of being a part of bigger team. . . .

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offices building on Alexandras Av.

 

                        . . . . design also included the creation of an esoteric atrium, which connects different floors and provides natural lighting to an enclosed space, which – due to its previous use – was relatively complex and labyrinthine . . . .

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offices floor on Syntagma sq.

 

                    . . . . transparent internal walls offer interesting views towards the square and the Parliament. . . .

Nasos Antachopoulos interview

“idees & lyseis gia to spiti” magazine/July 2004

The house that one decides to buy or construct for himself is first of all a living space. It is the space where one raises his children, rests, entertains himself and friends and sometimes it is his workspace. It would be worthy to try and imagine himself with his dear ones in this space in everyday functions and see if what is proposed to him suits his needs, his wishes or his dreams. A good home is primarily a good space for life and a good arrangement of furniture or a successful exhibition of valued objects follows. Instead of trying to find a space for his dining table more meaningful may be to make sure that there is a space where he can dine with ease and pleasure. If this happens then probably the table has found its place.
To make successful choices, I think one has to rely on values that can live through time. Light, shade, the vital outdoor space of a house, the preservation of privacy in our personal space, texture of materials, scale are always more important than forms or solutions that are considered trendy or in accordance with contemporary styles.Careful detailing is critical, but it cannot determine whether the final result meets the purposes for which it was created.
It is therefore important for the future owner to understand his desires and try to fulfill them in the simplest and most efficient way.
PRESS
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house in Petralona

 

                    . . . . the proposed plan incorporates a void above the first floor combined with a skylight. This allows the natural light to penetrate into all living areas without disrupting the continuity of the living and dinning area . . . .

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apartment in Kolonaki

                    . . . . an internal atrium constitutes house entrance as well as the main outdoor space, which is connected to the sitting room . . . .

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apartment renovation in Nea Filothei

 

                    . . . . the two living rooms were combined with a semi-open kitchen creating the “feeling” of a bigger and lighter internal space. . . . .

history

A6Architects is the collaboration of architects Yannis Younis and Nasos Antachopoulos and it is the continuation of the office of Nasos Antachopoulos and Maria Athanasiadou which started in 1984 and ended in 2011. The office is on Acheou str. No6 in Athens. During the past 30 years, the office has undertaken over 200 projects, regarding the design of new buildings as well as interventions to existing ones.
WHO WE ARE

the architects

Nasos Antachopoulos

Yannis Younis

  • [email protected]
  • (+30) 210 7235069
  • 6 Acheou str. 10675, Athens, Greece
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