This project involved the usage change of an existing building in Piraeus, from its former use (as the Papastratos tobacco factory lithography building) into a state-of-the-art office building.

The contracted works included reinforcement of the bearing structure, architectural works for the office and public space areas configuration, installation of E&M networks and equipment, as well as the surrounding area landscaping and configuration.

The building covers a total plan area of approximately 14,000 square meters, including a basement, a ground floor, 6 floors and a loft. The basement contains the majority of E&M installations (power generators, UPS, data rooms, firefighting etc.), staff training rooms and a fully equipped kitchen for the almost 2,000  staff in the building. On the ground floor, public areas and dining areas are located, whereas all the upper floors are office spaces.

Despite its demanding nature and timeline, our company was able to deliver the project two months ahead of its contractual nine-month deadline.

In April 2019, we undertook the reconfiguration of the 7th floor of the main Marks & Spencer Athens store, in order to relocate the company’s administration offices.

The design required the removal of all non load bearing elements on the floor. The facade reconstruction, together with the interior reconfiguration and machinery installation servicing the new offices was completed while the store that is located on nine storeys below the office remained in operation.

Our company was assigned the renovation and expansion of the Adidas outlet store in Otopeni, Bucharest. One of the main project achievements was the USGBC LEED Silver certification, adding to our company’s experience in projects of such requirements.

Continuing our company’s collaboration with Holmes Place East Med BV, we were awarded the project of renovating the two most important areas of the Maroussi Club.

Construction was completed within just 18 days, so as to minimise disruption to the club’s operation.

The primary objective of the architectural design was to to create contemporary and flexible spaces, able to accomodate a wide range of equipment layouts and training programs.

The shapes, lighting and materials reflect the contemporary international design trends, but also the dynamic and high level of service consistently associated with the brand.

In 2015 our company undertook the detailed final design and construction of a brand new 5 star hotel in the Kalamata area, with a central builidng and six surrounding bungalows.

The hotel includes a full spa and gym in the central building, as well as a main pool and 22 private pools.

The renovation of the offices of Noval, the real estate management company of the Stasinopoulos group, in Maroussi, was completed by our company within two months, over the summer of 2018.

The new Australian embassy comprises a whole floor of an office building in Athens and was
designed by the renowned Australian practice GHD Woodhead. gfra architecture was requested
to provide local architectural design and supervision services.

Architecturally the embassy recreates an Australian identity through the use of the warm
colours of authentic Jarrah wood from the Australian Eucalyptus tree. This wood was shaped
into waved walls and ceilings reflecting the Australian rocky landscape such as the famous
red rock Uluru. The main wave is positioned at the entrance behind the counters and guides
the visitor into the embassy. The central co-working area is indicated by a black wooden
pergola to reduce locally the scale. Further elements have been kept neutrally white and
black to emphasize the Jarrah, including the exposed ceiling which allows for LED lighting and
installations while providing maximum ceiling height.

Furniture consists of sit-stand workstations and selected design elements for waiting, meeting
and collaboration. Australian art such as contemporary Indigenous art, is specifically chosen for
the project and supplements the architectural design and Australian character.

As part of our ongoing collaboration with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, in December 2016 we were assigned construction and configuration works for all the food service areas at the SNFCC, specifically the main restaurant, the Agora Cafe, the Gift Shop, the Canal Cafe and the Park Kiosk. In addition, we were assigned all M&E and other infrastructure and support works for the above areas.

In February 2017, as part of our ongoing collaboration with MarBella, we were assigned the construction of the group’s newest hotel, the MarBella Nido. The project involves the complete reconstruction of the Corfu Village hotel, the construction of new buildings and hotel rooms, as well as that of the new central hotel swimming pool.