RETRIEVING ATHENS


Department of Architecture
University of Patras

AHN002

Address: 2 Aharnon str., 10432 Athens, GR
Architect: not mentioned
Year of construction: 1971
Owner: Ministry of Rural Development
Levels: 8
Lot area: 1080,62 m2
Building area: 6.434 m2
Floor area: 804,25 m2
Coverage: 74,41 %
Researchers: Selma Dervisefendic, Andjela Obradovic


The building situated at 2 Aharnon Street, close to Vathis Square, serves as the primary location for the Rural Development and Food Ministry. Spanning an area of6,435 square meters, the building consists of a two-story underground parking facility, a branch of the National Bankof Greece on the ground level, and seven additional office floors exclusively utilized by the Ministry. Prominently located at a crossroad, the building boasts a distinctive corner position. Noteworthy features includea façade adorned with a multitude of repeated openings, imparting a luminous quality and accentuating its horizontal orientation. The architectural composition of the edifice can be characterized as a fusion of a courtyard building and a linear structure.The ground floor is distinguished by colonnades, creating asheltered pedestrian zone.



AHN002 analysis booklet






all drawings and images © Retrieving Athens, DoAUP, Katsota, D., Dervisefendic S., Obradovic A.

plans of existing building courtesy of the Ministry of Agricultural Development and food