A few months ago, we have been contacted so as to discuss about the alternative solutions that we could offer for a mall, with dominant element the concrete. The building welcomes many visitors and employees every day, whereas many sport and child-development activities take place in 1st and 2nd floor. Waiting hours of public service or ballet lessons or Pilates classes should be transformed into “waiting time in your living room”.
“Tenants and visitors have welcomed the new urban furniture additions. Looking forward to the next project!”
Nota Soulioti, Vice President, Prosilion SA
The selection of the urban furniture was based on high-quality materials, unique design, as well as the possibility of having both linear and curvilinear products. The Diamante Collection in white concrete combined with hardwood accessories, designed by Michele Slaviero and produced by Metalco, has met the needs. Aster planters provided the final touch; cylindrical planters of different diameters and heights were selected compiling an urban friendly environment for all. Unique fact: The light game between the roof openings and Diamante benches.
Michele Slaviero is a well known architect, who is particularly interested in issues of sustainability (he created the first building in Veneto to be certified the Golden Class Eco-home), and techno-structural techniques of finishing and use of color.
“We selected the equipment in the building based on 2 factors, “material”
and “geometry”. The main building materials are exposed concrete and rough surfaces, so we chose equipment made of concrete with hardwood details. Thus, we emphasized the warm feeling into the atrium spaces, and the smooth transition to the new planting areas. Regarding the factor of “geometry”, we highlighted the new furniture through the means of contrast. We designed with smooth curves, in contrast to the strict straight lines and cubic spaces of the building”
Georgios Gkiatas, Architectural Designer – FORMER Architecture
Location: Mall Tatoiou 102, Nea Erythraia
Realization: April 2023
Products by: Metalco
Investment by: Prosilion SA
Architects: FORMER Architecture
Planting: Topiomorphi
Installation: Tsirogiannis Construction Company
Photo Credits: Ena Kare (G. Papanastasopoulos)
