A group of teachers and researchers from the Berlage Institute in Rotterdam harks back to the precursor of infill architecture, Le Corbusier's Dom-ino construction system, and finds in its cousin, the typical Greek polykatoikia tenement, the possibility of generating a host of collective and shared spaces in Athens.

Cadu architects renovated a 4th floor apartment in “Blue Polykatoikia”, one of the most iconic buildings of greek modermism located in Exarchia Square, Athens, based on two main principles: the systematic record and restore of the original architectural elements and the design of small scale interventions so as to upgrade the functional and energy-saving aspect of the […]

The building, designed by Nikos Ktenàs Architecture, deals with the reinvention of the typology of the "polykatoia".

Street View designed by Aron leah. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.

From Dom-ino to Polykatoikia, Cloister, Athens, 2011