P2

P2

Conversion of a commercial space to apartments

Project Type: Private Project
Location: Historic area of Thessaloniki, Greece
Scope: Architectural Study, Permitting & Construction Supervision
Gross Floor Area (GFA): 220 m²
Status: Built
photography: © Babis Symeonidis

Project Description

The project concerns the conversion of an existing space into a set of residential apartments, with a total gross floor area of 220 m², located within the historic area of Thessaloniki. The architectural study was developed within the context of an investment project, in direct alignment with the client’s business plan, aiming to create functional and contemporary housing units that respond to current market demands. The design took into account the specific characteristics of the existing structure, the requirements of the change of use, and the applicable planning and building regulations governing the historic area. Emphasis was placed on clear spatial organization, the functional integration of MEP systems, and the overall architectural coherence of the proposal, ensuring technical consistency and quality of execution from the design stage through construction.

The office’s contribution to the project included:

– Preparation of the architectural study for the change of use
– Selection of materials and design of built-in elements as an integral part of the architectural design
– Selection of materials, lighting fixtures, and furniture in relation to the functional and investment objectives of the project
– Coordination and collaboration with the MEP engineering consultant
– Preparation and coordination of the documentation for the issuance of the building permit
– Securing the required statutory approvals related to the location of the project within a designated historic area
– Construction supervision