What I can see

At the time it was built, the Training Centre of the Agrotiki (Agricultural) Bank was considered to be an unconventional and innovative example of Greek postmodern architecture. It is distinguished for its small volumes, its tower-like ends, and for the lining of surfaces with solid bricks in tile and ocher colours combined with white metal elements. The architect did not want to design a building that looked like a school, but instead to play with the contrast of volumes and linear elements. The small size of the plot, which also includes an interwar hotel converted into a hostel, meant that full advantage needed to be taken of the limited space. Due to the height restrictions in the area, the complex has two or three floors, but part of it is sunk into the ground. The roofs are used as free space, the classrooms are located along the corridors and illuminated from the ceiling, while the lower levels are illuminated by low patios.

What I can't see

It was built as an educational space for bank employees and representatives of agricultural cooperatives from the province. The capacity of the space is for 300 people, and the architectural design is by Alexandros Tombazis.

Info

• Address: 154 Eleftheriou Venizelou St.

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