Krantonellis House
Krantonellis House is a rare example of modern architecture in Plaka.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1962 Beginning of construction.
1963 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
In the old town of Athens, Plaka, with its traditional houses and neoclassicism, is the two-storey Krantonellis house, an authentic expression of the “neo-brutalism” of the time. It is a simple and austere building with clean and geometric facades and with harmonious outlines towards the street and the courtyard. The openings are framed by reinforced concrete; the spaces are developed around a staircase with a metal framework and face the inner courtyard.
What I can't see
The architect of the house himself lived here. Marble, metal, glass and exposed concrete have been used in the interior. The 10m x 2.7m relief, which is embedded in the wall of the living room and consists of uncoated concrete, is a work by Kosmas Xenakis. Finally, few partitions have been used in the spaces, thus they are undivided and multi-level.
Info
- Address: 7 Aphroditis St.
Bibliography
http://www.culture2000.tee.gr/ATHENS/GREEK/main2.html
Last visit 8/2/2023
