“Difros” apartment complex
The "Difros" apartment complex is of modern design with Japanese influences.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1971 Beginning of construction.
1975 Completion.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
The volumes of the building have strong plasticity, thanks to the recesses and projections of the balconies and the large openings on both sides. The sidewalls are dominated by concrete and balconies.
What I can't see
The work of Alexandros Tombazis and Dimitris Diamantopoulos is very innovative and bold for its time. This apartment complex is heavily influenced by Japanese brutalism and metabolism. It consists of 43 apartments with 3 to 6 rooms and underground parking.
Info
- Address: 84 Ethnikis Antistaseos St.
Bibliography
Τechnical Chamber of Greece, (2000), Αθήνα, Λονδίνο, Παρίσι, Συγκρότημα Διαμερισμάτων «ΔΙΦΡΟΣ», [Athens, London, Paris, “DIFROS” apartment complex ΤΕΕ,
http://www.culture2000.tee.gr/ATHENS/ENGLISH/main2.html
Last visit 15/9/2018
http://www.culture2000.tee.gr/ATHENS/ENGLISH/main2.html
Last visit 15/9/2018