PROJECT DETAILS
Study: 2021
Construction: 2023
Building Area: 2.000 sq.m.
PUBLICATIONS
Bar & Restaurant,2025
PROJECT CREDITS
Design Lead: Paly Architects (Nikos Lykoudis – Ismini Papaspiliopoulou)
Design Team: Irene Tricha, Ileana Toli, Roza Konstantinidou,Filopoimhn Lykoudis
Designer: Patty Keratsa
Supervisor: Nikos Lykoudis,Irene Tricha
Photographer: George Anastasakis
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SEA ATHINWN KORINTHOU,MEGARA
The study concerns the complete internal and external reconstruction of the building facilities of the Megara Motorist Service Stations (MSS), in both directions of the motorway — towards Corinth and towards Athens.
The architectural scope inside the building includes the redesign of the entrance and reception area, the restaurant, a separate café area, and the mini market, accompanied by all auxiliary functions (restrooms, kitchen and preparation areas, storage rooms, offices, and technical spaces).
Externally, all the façades of the building were redesigned, pergolas and partition elements were added, and the outdoor seating areas were expanded with the construction of a deck. The roof of the higher cylindrical section of the interior atrium was modified, and an external thermal insulation system (thermal façade) was installed.
The functional zones are located at the rear of the building, ensuring a clear operational separation from the service and sales areas, which are organized according to their specific functions. The seating areas are differentiated internally between the restaurant and the café, while a unified outdoor seating area is created, accessible from both functions.
The materials, constructions, and color schemes (cement coatings, tiles, wooden and metal claddings, etc.) were chosen with an emphasis on durability, timeless aesthetics, and the creation of a welcoming, relaxing environment for travelers. At the same time, the design seeks to integrate the corporate characteristics and identity of the businesses housed within the complex.
The color palette is strategically used to clearly distinguish the functional units, while louvers and perforated metal elements serve both as sun protection and as morphological features that highlight selected façade surfaces.
Artificial lighting is organized to enhance the character of the individual units, emphasizing the geometry and materials of the exterior shell, while internally it contributes to creating a soft and relaxing atmosphere for the visitor.
Study: 2021
Construction: 2023
Building Area: 2.000 sq.m.
PUBLICATIONS
Bar & Restaurant,2025
PROJECT CREDITS
Design Lead: Paly Architects (Nikos Lykoudis – Ismini Papaspiliopoulou)
Design Team: Irene Tricha, Ileana Toli, Roza Konstantinidou,Filopoimhn Lykoudis
Designer: Patty Keratsa
Supervisor: Nikos Lykoudis,Irene Tricha
Photographer: George Anastasakis
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SEA ATHINWN KORINTHOU,MEGARA
The study concerns the complete internal and external reconstruction of the building facilities of the Megara Motorist Service Stations (MSS), in both directions of the motorway — towards Corinth and towards Athens.
The architectural scope inside the building includes the redesign of the entrance and reception area, the restaurant, a separate café area, and the mini market, accompanied by all auxiliary functions (restrooms, kitchen and preparation areas, storage rooms, offices, and technical spaces).
Externally, all the façades of the building were redesigned, pergolas and partition elements were added, and the outdoor seating areas were expanded with the construction of a deck. The roof of the higher cylindrical section of the interior atrium was modified, and an external thermal insulation system (thermal façade) was installed.
The functional zones are located at the rear of the building, ensuring a clear operational separation from the service and sales areas, which are organized according to their specific functions. The seating areas are differentiated internally between the restaurant and the café, while a unified outdoor seating area is created, accessible from both functions.
The materials, constructions, and color schemes (cement coatings, tiles, wooden and metal claddings, etc.) were chosen with an emphasis on durability, timeless aesthetics, and the creation of a welcoming, relaxing environment for travelers. At the same time, the design seeks to integrate the corporate characteristics and identity of the businesses housed within the complex.
The color palette is strategically used to clearly distinguish the functional units, while louvers and perforated metal elements serve both as sun protection and as morphological features that highlight selected façade surfaces.
Artificial lighting is organized to enhance the character of the individual units, emphasizing the geometry and materials of the exterior shell, while internally it contributes to creating a soft and relaxing atmosphere for the visitor.