{"id":211608,"date":"2025-12-02T16:02:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/211608\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:02:13","slug":"urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/211608\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea58761da030fe7a7f208-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" rel=\"attachment nofollow noopener\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 1 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea58761da030fe7a7f208\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"426\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"eager\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea58761da030fe7a7f208-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_1.jpg\" style=\"min-height: var(--featured-height, auto); aspect-ratio: auto 640 \/ 426\" width=\"640\"\/><\/a>Athens, Greece. Image \u00a9 JHVEPhoto via Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>    Share<\/p>\n<p>Share<\/p>\n<ul class=\"afd-share__networks clearfix\">\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Facebook\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"facebook_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1036590\" data-social=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Twitter\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"twitter_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1036590\" data-social=\"twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Urban%20Regeneration%20in%20Greece%3A%20The%20Ellinikon%20Master%20Plan%20and%20Beyond&amp;url=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond&amp;via=archdaily\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<p>Twitter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"email_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1036590\" data-social=\"email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond&amp;body=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\"><\/a>\n<p>Mail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Pinterest\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"pinterest_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1036590\" data-social=\"pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F1036590%2Furban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.adsttc.com%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F692e%2Fa587%2F61da%2F030f%2Fe7a7%2Ff208%2Flarge_jpg%2Fgreeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_1.jpg%3F1764664753&amp;description=Urban%20Regeneration%20in%20Greece%3A%20The%20Ellinikon%20Master%20Plan%20and%20Beyond\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Whatsapp\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-action=\"share\/whatsapp\/share\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"whatsapp_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1036590\" data-social=\"whatsapp\" href=\"whatsapp:\/\/send?text=Urban+Regeneration+in+Greece%3A+The+Ellinikon+Master+Plan+and+Beyond+%7C+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F1036590%2Furban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond%3Futm_source%3DWhatsapp%26utm_medium%3DIM%26utm_campaign%3Dshare-button\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a>\n<p>Whatsapp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/greece\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greece<\/a>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/built-environment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">built environment<\/a> is shaped by the coexistence of multiple architectural layers, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/historic-buildings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">historic structures<\/a>, modern interventions, and evolving urban systems intersect. Classical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/landmarks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">landmarks<\/a> and their surrounding urban fabrics continue to inform the spatial character of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/cities\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cities<\/a>, while postwar developments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/infrastructure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">infrastructural<\/a> upgrades, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/contemporary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">contemporary<\/a> projects add new dimensions to the country&#8217;s architectural landscape. This continuity between past and present provides the foundation for current design approaches, which increasingly focus on balancing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/heritage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">heritage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/environment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">environmental<\/a> considerations, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/contemporary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">contemporary<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/urban\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">urban<\/a> needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"thumbs afd-desktop-e clearfix\"><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea84c61da030fe7a7f222\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea84c61da030fe7a7f222-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" rel=\"attachment nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 2 of 11\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea84c61da030fe7a7f222\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_11.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea84c61da030fe7a7f222-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" title=\"Redevelopment Masterplan for Thessaloniki \/ Foster + Partners. Image Courtesy of Foster + Partners\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea82c304d2e1dc78d89f5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea82c304d2e1dc78d89f5-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" rel=\"attachment nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 3 of 11\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea82c304d2e1dc78d89f5\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_10.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea82c304d2e1dc78d89f5-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" title=\"Nature-Integrated Office in Athens \/  Georges Batzios Architects. Image \u00a9 Georges Batzios Architects\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea6fc304d2e1dc78d89e4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea6fc304d2e1dc78d89e4-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" rel=\"attachment nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 4 of 11\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea6fc304d2e1dc78d89e4\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_4.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea6fc304d2e1dc78d89e4-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" title=\"Marina Tower, Ellinikon \/ Foster + Partners. Image \u00a9 dbox \/ Foster + Partners\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea656304d2e1dc78d89e2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea656304d2e1dc78d89e2-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" rel=\"attachment nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 5 of 11\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea656304d2e1dc78d89e2\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_3.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea656304d2e1dc78d89e2-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" title=\"Park Rise Residences, Ellinikon \/ BIG. Image Courtesy of BIG\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"gallery-link afd-desktop-e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea58761da030fe7a7f208-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - More Images\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_1.jpg\" itemprop=\"image\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=\"\/>+ 6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a>, ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/development\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">development<\/a> activity is reshaping the metropolitan area through the introduction of new coastal districts, expanded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/green-space\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">green spaces<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/mixed-use\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mixed-use<\/a> neighborhoods. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1024497\/athens-urban-transformation-the-ellinikon-development-takes-shape-in-greece?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Ellinikon master plan<\/a>, situated on the grounds of the former international <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airport<\/a>, stands out as one of the most significant initiatives. Envisioned as a large-scale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/urban\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">urban<\/a> extension, the project incorporates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/residential\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">residential areas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/office\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">office<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/commercial\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">commercial<\/a> zones, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/cultural-venue\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cultural venues<\/a>, and what is planned to become <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/europe\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Europe<\/a>&#8216;s largest coastal park. Its design framework emphasizes connectivity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/climate-responsive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">climate-responsive<\/a> strategies, and the integration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/public-spaces\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">public space<\/a> within new urban districts, reflecting broader shifts in how the city approaches long-term planning and coastal redevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>Comparable developments are taking place in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/piraeus\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Piraeus<\/a>, and other regions, where new academic buildings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/cultural-venue\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cultural institutions<\/a>, sports facilities, and workplace environments are contributing to a more diversified architectural landscape. These projects often engage with existing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/industrial\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">industrial sites<\/a> or emerging districts, incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/adaptive-reuse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">adaptive reuse<\/a>, public-realm improvements, and ecological considerations. They illustrate ongoing changes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/greece\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greece<\/a>&#8216;s architectural and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/urban-development\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">urban development<\/a>, shaped by updated planning priorities and a growing interest in integrating social, environmental, and infrastructural objectives within contemporary design.<\/p>\n<p>  Related Article <a class=\"rel-article__link\" data-insights-category=\"related-article\" data-insights-label=\"3\" data-insights-value=\"1036590\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1022114\/athens-architecture-city-guide-23-architectural-works-from-historical-to-contemporary?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all?ad_medium=widget&amp;ad_name=related-article&amp;ad_content=1036590\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens Architecture City Guide: 26 Architectural Works From Ancient Grandeur to Modern Innovation<\/a>  <a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea5f361da030fe7a7f20b-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 6 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea5f361da030fe7a7f20b\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea5f361da030fe7a7f20b-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_2.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Athens, Greece. Image \u00a9 Aerial-motion via Shutterstock<\/a><strong>Urban <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/regeneration\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Regeneration<\/a> and Coastal Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ellinikon\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellinikon<\/a> represents the most extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/urban-regeneration\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">urban regeneration<\/a> initiative currently underway in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/greece\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greece<\/a>, reshaping a former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airport<\/a> site into a new coastal district composed of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/residential\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">residential neighborhoods<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/commercial\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">commercial areas<\/a>, and large public landscapes. The development introduces a range of architectural interventions that prioritize connectivity, environmental performance, and access to open space along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athenian<\/a> shoreline. Within this framework, recent proposals by international and local practices highlight different approaches to high-density living, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/workplace\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">workplace<\/a> integration, and large-scale park design.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1008612\/big-unveils-design-for-new-residential-development-in-ellinikon-europes-largest-urban-regeneration-project?ad_campaign=normal-tag\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Park Rise Residences, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ellinikon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellinikon<\/a> \/ BIG<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea656304d2e1dc78d89e2-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 5 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea656304d2e1dc78d89e2\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea656304d2e1dc78d89e2-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764691330_595_greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_3.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Park Rise Residences, Ellinikon \/ BIG. Image Courtesy of BIG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located at the center of Little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a> within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ellinikon\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellinikon<\/a> development, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1008612\/big-unveils-design-for-new-residential-development-in-ellinikon-europes-largest-urban-regeneration-project?ad_campaign=normal-tag\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BIG&#8217;s Park Rise<\/a> introduces 88 residential units shaped by a curved concave form generated from the varied heights of its five cores. The off-white, glass-reinforced concrete fa\u00e7ade combines fluted and smooth textures with exposed aggregates, creating a geometric expression that references the surrounding landscape. Residents have access to amenities including fitness facilities, a 20-meter indoor pool, and private gardens connected to the adjacent Metropolitan Park. A shaded pavilion with lounge and play areas incorporates photovoltaic panels that support on-site energy production. At ground level, pathways link the building to the future pedestrian axis and tram line within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ellinikon\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellinikon<\/a>&#8216;s planned 15-minute city network.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/964771\/foster-plus-partners-reveals-design-for-the-tallest-tower-in-greece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Marina Tower, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ellinikon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellinikon<\/a> \/ Foster + Partners<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea6fc304d2e1dc78d89e4-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 4 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea6fc304d2e1dc78d89e4\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea6fc304d2e1dc78d89e4-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764691331_960_greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_4.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Marina Tower, Ellinikon \/ Foster + Partners. Image \u00a9 dbox \/ Foster + Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/foster-partners\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foster + Partners<\/a>&#8216; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/964771\/foster-plus-partners-reveals-design-for-the-tallest-tower-in-greece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marina Tower<\/a> is planned as the tallest building in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/greece\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greece<\/a>, a 200-meter residential tower positioned along the coastline of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ellinikon\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellinikon<\/a> redevelopment. Designed with a permeable relationship between interior and exterior spaces, the tower features dual-aspect apartments, generous natural ventilation, and landscaped platforms integrating water elements and greenery. Its form is composed of two slender volumes linked by multiple terraces that reference the character of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/greece\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greek<\/a> coastal landscape. Presented as the first green high-rise in the country, the project incorporates environmental strategies aligned with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ellinikon\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellinikon<\/a>&#8216;s broader vision for sustainable, mixed-use districts organized around a major coastal park. Upon completion, it will be one of six tall structures within the master plan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/993614\/abandoned-airport-near-athens-greece-set-to-be-transformed-into-europes-largest-coastal-park?ad_campaign=normal-tag&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=archdaily.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ellinikon Metropolitan Park \/ Sasaki<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea73561da030fe7a7f210-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 7 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea73561da030fe7a7f210\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea73561da030fe7a7f210-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_5.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Ellinikon Metropolitan Park \/ Sasaki. Image \u00a9 Sasaki<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/sasaki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sasaki<\/a>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/993614\/abandoned-airport-near-athens-greece-set-to-be-transformed-into-europes-largest-coastal-park?ad_campaign=normal-tag&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=archdaily.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellinikon Metropolitan Park<\/a> will transform 600 acres of the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a> International <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Airport<\/a> into Europe&#8217;s largest coastal park, creating a restorative landscape shaped by the site&#8217;s layered history and ecological potential. The design combines organic topographies with linear elements referencing the airport runways and Olympic venues, while preserving the 1960s Eero Saarinen terminal as a central event space. More than 30,000 trees from 86 species will contribute to a new biodiversity corridor, supported by reclaimed-water irrigation and stormwater strategies that repurpose existing Olympic infrastructure. With extensive material reuse, including concrete from the former runways, the park aims to reach carbon neutrality within 35 years and significantly expand public green space for Athens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Civic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/architecture\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Architecture<\/a> and Cultural Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/greece\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greece<\/a>, new civic and cultural projects are contributing to a broader effort to enhance public amenities, educational facilities, and community-oriented spaces. These developments illustrate how architecture is being used to support institutional growth, expand cultural programming, and strengthen urban connections in both established and emerging districts. In cities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/Piraeus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Piraeus<\/a>, recent proposals introduce new forms of engagement with landscape, public space, and contemporary cultural production. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032050\/from-thessaloniki-to-augsburg-architecture-now-and-new-project-announcements-by-populous-henn-sla-and-more?ad_campaign=normal-tag#:~:text=Populous%20Unveils%20Design%20for%20New%20PAOK%20Stadium%20in%20Thessaloniki%2C%20Greece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PAOK FC Stadium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a> \/ Populous<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea767304d2e1dc78d89e7-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 8 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea767304d2e1dc78d89e7\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea767304d2e1dc78d89e7-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_6.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>PAOK FC Stadium, Thessaloniki \/ Populous. Image Courtesy of Populous<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/populous\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Populous<\/a>&#8216; design for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032050\/from-thessaloniki-to-augsburg-architecture-now-and-new-project-announcements-by-populous-henn-sla-and-more?ad_campaign=normal-tag#:~:text=Populous%20Unveils%20Design%20for%20New%20PAOK%20Stadium%20in%20Thessaloniki%2C%20Greece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PAOK FC&#8217;s new stadium<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a> positions the venue as the anchor of a broader masterplan to revitalize the Toumba district. The proposal integrates green corridors, public plazas, and an underground rerouting of Kleanthous Street to create a more connected and pedestrian-oriented setting. Architecturally, the stadium draws inspiration from the club&#8217;s emblematic eagle, expressed through a dynamic exterior form, while the continuous seating bowl emphasizes intimacy and atmosphere during matches. Dedicated hospitality areas and supporter zones, including a redesigned Gate 4, combine contemporary amenities with long-standing fan traditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029947\/pila-unveils-design-for-new-academic-building-at-anatolia-college-in-thessaloniki?ad_campaign=normal-tag\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Anatolia College Academic Building, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a> \/ PILA<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea7a5304d2e1dc78d89eb-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 9 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea7a5304d2e1dc78d89eb\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea7a5304d2e1dc78d89eb-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_7.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Anatolia College Academic Building, Thessaloniki \/ PILA. Image Courtesy of PILA<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/pila\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PILA<\/a>&#8216;s design for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029947\/pila-unveils-design-for-new-academic-building-at-anatolia-college-in-thessaloniki?ad_campaign=normal-tag\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a new academic building at Anatolia College<\/a> forms part of the institution&#8217;s long-term campus master plan and supports the expansion of its tertiary-level programs. Conceived as a porous, landscape-integrated structure, the building introduces outdoor learning areas, open-air gathering spaces, and an amphitheater that strengthen connections between the campus and its natural setting. Its massing incorporates landscaped voids and transitional zones that promote permeability, while an inward-curving ground floor enhances circulation from the central quad. Inside, flexible teaching spaces, including adaptable amphitheaters, a media center, and classrooms designed for optimal daylight and acoustics, accommodate evolving academic needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033522\/renzo-piano-building-workshop-reveals-design-for-kyklos-cultural-center-in-piraeus-greece?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>KYKLOS Cultural Center in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/piraeus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Piraeus<\/a> \/ Renzo Piano Building Workshop<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea7ce304d2e1dc78d89f2-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 10 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea7ce304d2e1dc78d89f2\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea7ce304d2e1dc78d89f2-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_8.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>KYKLOS Cultural Center in Piraeus \/ Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Image Courtesy of RPBW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/renzo-piano-building-workshop\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Renzo Piano Building Workshop<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033522\/renzo-piano-building-workshop-reveals-design-for-kyklos-cultural-center-in-piraeus-greece?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">working with Betaplan Architects and landscape architect Camille Muller, is developing KYKLOS<\/a>, a new cultural center in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/piraeus\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Piraeus<\/a> commissioned by the Dinos and Lia Martinos Foundation. Conceived as an accessible hub for contemporary art and public life, the project combines glazed gallery spaces with extensive Mediterranean gardens, dedicating more than half of the site to planted areas that mediate between the building and the city. The design emphasizes openness, spatial clarity, and environmental performance, with indoor\u2013outdoor transitions that encourage visitors to slow down and engage with the surroundings. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Workplace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/architecture\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Architecture<\/a> and Emerging Urban Districts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New workplace developments and mixed-use districts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/greece\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greece<\/a> highlight shifting approaches to how commercial environments are integrated into the urban fabric. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a>, recent proposals combine adaptable office spaces, landscape-led public areas, and strategies for reusing existing industrial structures. These projects reflect a broader interest in creating flexible, accessible, and environmentally responsive work environments that support diverse occupant needs while contributing to wider urban regeneration efforts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1014688\/foster-plus-partners-begins-construction-on-the-grid-office-development-in-athens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Grid, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a> \/ Foster + Partners<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea7fd304d2e1dc78d89f4-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 11 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea7fd304d2e1dc78d89f4\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea7fd304d2e1dc78d89f4-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_9.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>The Grid, Athens \/ Foster + Partners. Image Courtesy of Foster + Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/foster-partners\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foster + Partners<\/a>&#8216; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1014688\/foster-plus-partners-begins-construction-on-the-grid-office-development-in-athens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Grid is a new office complex under construction<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/marousi\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marousi<\/a>, spanning an entire city block within one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a>&#8216; key business districts. The scheme organizes modular building volumes around a central courtyard, creating a social hub connected to landscaped green areas and an adjacent public park. Designed to accommodate adaptable workspaces, the project incorporates planted terraces, preserved olive trees, and shaded outdoor areas to reinforce links between workplace and landscape. Atriums and skylights bring natural light and ventilation into lower floors, while a fa\u00e7ade system of metallic fins provides solar protection and contributes to energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032496\/from-abu-dhabi-to-oklahoma-city-architecture-now-and-new-announcements-by-heatherwick-studio-manica-kengo-kuma-and-more?ad_campaign=normal-tag#:~:text=Georges%20Batzios%20Architects%20Propose%20a%20Flexible%2C%20Nature%2DIntegrated%20Office%20in%20Athens%2C%20Greece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nature-Integrated Office in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a> \/ Georges Batzios Architects<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea82c304d2e1dc78d89f5-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 3 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea82c304d2e1dc78d89f5\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea82c304d2e1dc78d89f5-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764691333_321_greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_10.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Nature-Integrated Office in Athens \/  Georges Batzios Architects. Image \u00a9 Georges Batzios Architects<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/georges-batzios-architects\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Georges Batzios Architects<\/a> have proposed a modular office building in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a> that reconceives the workplace as an adaptable, nature-integrated environment. Inspired by Cedric Price&#8217;s Fun Palace, the design employs a scaffold-like structural framework that supports continuous spatial reconfiguration, prioritizing collaboration and user-driven change over fixed hierarchies. Flexible layouts, mobile walkways, and layered communal zones, such as atriums, verandas, and planted terraces, allow the building to function as a living system responsive to evolving needs. Rather than pursuing monumentality, the proposal emphasizes openness, permeability, and long-term adaptability, reflecting broader considerations about how workspaces may respond to shifting social and ecological conditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036390\/foster-plus-partners-unveils-redevelopment-master-plan-for-historic-site-in-thessaloniki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Redevelopment Masterplan for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a> \/ Foster + Partners<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea84c61da030fe7a7f222-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond - Image 2 of 11\" data-nr-picture-id=\"692ea84c61da030fe7a7f222\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036590\/urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond\/692ea84c61da030fe7a7f222-urban-regeneration-in-greece-the-ellinikon-master-plan-and-beyond-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764691333_185_greeces-built-environment-in-transition-the-ellinikon-and-beyond_11.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Redevelopment Masterplan for Thessaloniki \/ Foster + Partners. Image Courtesy of Foster + Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/foster-partners\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foster + Partners<\/a>&#8216; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1036390\/foster-plus-partners-unveils-redevelopment-master-plan-for-historic-site-in-thessaloniki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">masterplan for the former FIX brewery<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a> outlines the transformation of the western seafront site into a mixed-use district combining housing, hospitality, cultural facilities, and public space. Retaining key industrial structures as anchors within the plan, the proposal adapts the brewery&#8217;s heritage fabric to shape new pedestrian routes, squares, and program clusters, strengthening connections between the waterfront and surrounding neighborhoods. Material references such as earthenware brick, exposed concrete, and industrial window profiles establish continuity between old and new interventions. A central landscaped square links to new residential and hotel buildings, while planting integrated into fa\u00e7ades and terraces extends the public realm vertically. The scheme positions the site as a cultural and urban regeneration node within Thessaloniki.<\/p>\n<p>The architectural developments emerging across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/thessaloniki\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thessaloniki<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/piraeus\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Piraeus<\/a> indicate a continued effort to integrate environmental strategies, adaptable programs, and expanded public-realm connections within the country&#8217;s evolving urban fabric. Moreover, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/greece\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greece<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thearchitectshow.gr\/en\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=archdaily.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Architect&#8217;s Show<\/a>, taking place on December 6\u20137, 2025, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/athens\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athens<\/a> Metropolitan Expo, provides a dedicated platform for professionals to engage with new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/materials\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">materials<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/technologies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">technologies<\/a>, and design practices. By bringing together leading brands and industry practitioners, the event aims to support ongoing conversations around innovation and the future of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/built-environment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">built environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Athens, Greece. 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