block722 architects +

Founded in 2009 in Athens, Greece, by architect Sotiris Tsergas and interior designer Katja Margaritoglou, Block722 is a boutique architecture studio specializing in the creation of highend residential, hospitality and commercial projects. Reflecting the diverse background of its founders, the studio merges Mediterranean and Scandinavian influences for the creation of distinct, high-quality architectural spaces that feel effortless, timeless, and understatedly pleasing. Block722’s approach is exclusively holistic, where architecture and interior design breathe in unison to create a balanced result that responds with sensibility and simplicity to the client’s needs.

The use of clean lines and the creation of quality architecture space are design rules that define each project, independent of its scale. The interior team is closely working with the architectural design team throughout the projects’ lifecycle, considering it as a whole, introducing refined, excellent quality materials and objects that will ultimately define the identity of each project.

www.block722.com / T +30 210 9249769

"Villa Apollon"

Master planning and architecture: Block722

Creative direction, interior and styling: Block722

Landscape design: Outside landscape architecture / Eva Papadimitriou & Marina Tsintikidou

Construction, supervision, engineering: Paleros Dream Homes

Development: Hadamisteko

Location: Vasiliki, Lefkada

Year: 2021

Photo credits: Yiorgos Kordakis

Image editor: Maria Siorba

Ηonoring the natural landscape that surrounds it, Βlock722 places "Villa Apollon" at the southern end of the Greek island of Lefkada. The partially submerged residence effortlessly combines modern architecture with nature, making the most of its surroundings and respecting the green environment.

"Meraviglia Slow Living"

Master planning and architecture: Block722

Creative direction, interior and styling: Block722

Lighting design: Gruppo Linea Light

Landscape design: Z-topos

Planting: George Matsiras

Client: Aris Tzimas

Contractor, structural design, engineering: Tzimas Constructions S.A.

Βranding strategy & positioning:

Design Ambassador / Vassilis Bartzokas

Design: Post Spectacular Office

Location: Preveza

Photo credits: Spyros Hound Photography

Eco friendly "Meraviglia Slow Living" proposes a new form of intimate, immersive and elevated retreat experience, a place where guests are reminded of the value of life and the power of nature to revitalize.

Zoia Amalias Avenue office building

Architectural design: A&M Architects / Michael Mavroleon, Esta Georgala, Marika Mavroleon, Anna Stratoudaki, Mary Dialektaki, Stavros Zotos

External team members: Kleanthis Kravvaritis, Achileas Gonidis, Nikolaos Dourambeis, Dimitris Efstratiadis, Vasilis Lagios, Sophia Baglatzi

Consultants: A&M Architects, Kravvaritis & Partners, Elliniki Meletitiki, IFI Group, DCARBON

Following ZOIA’s invitation to submit a design proposal in a closed competition between well-known Greek firms, A&M was selected to carry out the radical renovation of a four-storey office building on Vasilissis Amalias Avenue in the heart of Athens. Aiming to incorporate a contemporary "face" into a building that interacts with the historical center of the city –along with the surrounding archaeological monuments– a new façade was designed to coexist harmoniously with the location’s rich history. Originally constructed in 1977, the property consists of four storeys and two basement levels, as well as a rooftop with a panoramic view of the city.

Η Α&Μ Architects ιδρύθηκε στην Αθήνα το 1983 από τους Μιχάλη Μαυρολέων και Andy Alexiades με όραμα την παροχή μιας ολοκληρωμένης εμπειρίας αρχιτεκτονικής. Με 65 επαγγελματίες από 6 διακριτές εξειδικεύσεις, η Α&Μ αναπτύχθηκε, στεγάζοντας όλες τις υπηρεσίες που σχετίζονται με τα στάδια του σχεδιασμού, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της αρχιτεκτονικής μελέτης, καθώς και του interior design, του graphic design, του project management και του engineering, είτε σε αυτόνομη, είτε σε ολοκληρωμένη βάση. Με κεντρική φιλοσοφία το "χτίσιμο των σχέσεων" εξαρχής, το αρχιτεκτονικό γραφείο εξακολουθεί μέχρι και σήμερα να "χτίζει" σχέσεις τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στο εξωτερικό, ενσωματώνοντας την απαραίτητη τεχνογνωσία και ευελιξία, έτσι ώστε να ανταποκρίνεται στις αυξανόμενες απαιτήσεις ενός κόσμου που αλλάζει ραγδαία. Μετά από 40 χρόνια παροχής ολοκληρωμένων λύσεων, αναλαμβάνοντας διεθνή και πολύπλοκα έργα, το portfolio της Α&Μ περιλαμβάνει ένα εύρος έργων, από δομές φιλοξενίας και κατοικίες μέχρι εμπορικά κτίρια.