BOTY Session B
Konstantinos Labrinopoulos
Iliana Kerestetzi
Yiorgos Spiridonos
Patricia Fakiolaki
Nefeli Chatzimina
Moderator: Christele Harrouk, Architect, Urban Designer & Editor-in-Chief at ArchDaily
The BOTY Sessions at the Architect Show feature a series of talks dedicated to Greek architectural projects nominated for Building of the Year. Throughout the discussions, the architects present the ideas, design approaches, and inspiration behind their work, addressing an audience that truly values and actively supports architectural creativity.
Rena Sakellaridou, founding partner of SPARCH, presents the eLement project in Maroussi, a contemporary office building that emphasizes sustainability and user comfort.
The design features a bioclimatic façade with vertical shading elements that control solar radiation and reduce energy consumption. The building incorporates green terraces and open spaces, promoting a healthy and high-quality working environment.
Konstantinos Labrinopoulos, founder and principal architect of KLab Architecture, presents the Aloof Houses project in Voula, a work that redefines urban living.
The project vertically organizes three independent villas within a metal structure, creating a new residential typology. Each home features large voids and atriums that function as covered gardens, enhancing privacy while integrating nature into the living spaces.
Iliana Kerestetzi, founder of MOLD Architects, presents the HOMA project in Vagia, a composition of three independent accommodations defined by a subterranean design approach that integrates into the natural landscape.
The project employs materials such as earthen plasters, concrete, and wood, forming a solid, almost monolithic architectural expression. Subtracted volumes shape courtyards, pools, and staircases, allowing the building to coexist seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
Yiorgos Spiridonos, co-founder of React Architects, presents the Triangle House project in Paros, a residence that integrates harmoniously into the landscape through its triangular geometry and landscape design.
The project is organized into three volumes that surround a central courtyard, maximizing natural light and ventilation. The use of local materials and a sustainable design approach strengthens the connection between the residence and its natural surroundings.
Patricia Fakiolaki, design leader and architect at Block722, presents the Viglostasi Residence in Syros, a private holiday home completed in 2023 that integrates harmoniously into its natural surroundings.
The design draws inspiration from traditional Greek island architecture, featuring minimalist, low-lying volumes. It emphasizes a seamless indoor–outdoor experience, with terraces, gardens, and a 25-meter infinity pool offering panoramic sea views.
Nefeli Chatzimina, founder of architectScripta, presents the Butterfly Residential Building in Athens, a five-story residential structure comprising nine apartments.
The project is characterized by topological geometries that redefine the character of the neighborhood. The building emphasizes dynamic visual perspectives and a fluid relationship between interior and exterior spaces.