Terracotta clean-eating venue in Athens by studiomateriality
Wild Souls is a clean-eating venue designed by studiomateriality and located at the corner of two busy streets in the Kolonaki district of Athens. Positioned within a dense urban context, the project integrates into the city’s daily movement while establishing a clear architectural identity at the street corner.
The exterior is fully clad in terracotta tiles, giving the building a consistent material presence on all visible facades. The use of terracotta introduces a warm, earthy surface that references natural materials and aligns with the plant-based focus of the food concept. The uniform treatment of the facade allows the store to remain visually legible from multiple directions within the surrounding streetscape.
Wild Souls is a clean-eating venue located at a street corner in Kolonaki, Athens | all images by Antonis Sarris
Wild Souls’ Square Plan Organized Around Communal Dining
Inside, the design team at Athens-based studiomateriality organizes the layout around a clear square plan that promotes openness and visibility across the space. A large, centrally positioned tiled communal table anchors the ground floor and accommodates shared seating for up to ten people. This element structures circulation while supporting informal gathering and collective dining.
The upper level introduces a contrasting atmosphere through extensive use of greenery. Planting defines the seating area and creates a quieter environment removed from street activity below. This level functions as an interior retreat, offering a spatial shift through light, vegetation, and reduced visual density.
the building establishes a clear architectural presence within the surrounding streetscape
Consistent Materiality Shapes Wild Souls’ Interior Experience
Material choices remain consistent throughout the project. Terracotta surfaces, muted tones, and natural textures are paired with planting to establish a cohesive interior language. The design avoids excessive formal gestures, allowing materiality, proportion, and spatial organization to support the program. Wild Souls is conceived as a place for eating and social interaction, where architectural elements frame everyday use within one of Athens’ most active neighborhoods.
the materiality references natural surfaces and earthy tones