In the eastern suburbs of Athens, the disused listed Porcelana Factory is reimagined as a cultural destination within a 40,000 m² site. The proposal introduces a small museum, theatre, workshops, exhibition spaces, library, local shops, and generous outdoor areas for sports and recreation.
Rather than reconstructing or overwriting the ruin, the project establishes a dialogue between the factory’s industrial character and the new architectural additions. The concrete frame remains exposed, the 48-meter brick tunnel oven becomes a permanent exhibit, and the saw-tooth roof with skylights is preserved. New red steel-framed windows follow the rhythm of the originals.
At the urban scale, a piazza is formed between the three wings, overlooking the restored 38-meter chimney, while the surrounding park hosts an outdoor theatre and extensive green spaces for community use. The design studies were funded by the Athanasios and Marina Martinos Foundation and donated to the municipality.
Location: Nea Makri, Greece
Design: 2021-2022