Karapanos block of flats
The Karapanos block of flats expresses the principles of the French modern architecture with its harmonious proportions.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1935 Beginning of construction.
1937 Completed.
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
This building is considered a rare and authentic expression of the French modern movement in interwar Athens. It consists of a ground floor and 5 floors, with the fifth being recessed. The ground floor houses a shop and each floor has two apartments. Its volumes have plasticity and the ratio between empty and full parts is harmonious. It also has oriel window elements, circular and corner windows and continuous horizontal balconies with a curve in the corner.
What I can't see
It belonged to Dimitrios Karapanos and was designed by the French architect George Goldberg, in collaboration with Prokopios Vassiliadis.
Info
- Address: 7 Patr. Ioakeim & Herodotou St.
Bibliography
http://www.culture2000.tee.gr/ATHENS/GREEK/main2.html
Last visit 14/11/2022
