Tanatap Frame Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)

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LIMA House / Pezo von Ellrichshausen

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Chépica, Chile

42UP School Extension / AR Studio d'Architectures

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Forest Edge House / Marc Thorpe Design

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  • Architects: Marc Thorpe Design
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1500 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Ligne Roset

RL House - 17 / LAP

RL House - 17 / LAP - Exterior Photography, Houses, Courtyard
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BV Studio / Angá Arquitetura

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  • Architects: Angá Arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  42 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

Zayed National Museum / Foster + Partners

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Utriai Storage Barn / Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners

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Athens Architecture City Guide: 26 Architectural Works From Ancient Grandeur to Modern Innovation

Athens stands as a city where the legacy of Antiquity is woven into its modern and vibrant urban landscape. World-renowned landmarks of Ancient Greece like the Acropolis and the Parthenon stand as enduring symbols of classical architecture and the city's storied past. These structures reflect the foundational principles of symmetry and balance that have influenced generations of architects and continue to attract scholars from around the world. Yet, Athens is also a thriving metropolis where contemporary architecture coexists with its historical counterparts. Recent developments, led by international firms and local architects, focus on sustainability and innovation while respecting Athens' rich cultural heritage. This duality—preserving the old while embracing the new—reflects Greece's broader urban aspirations, making Athens a focal point in global architectural discourse. The city's architectural evolution also extends to its contemporary architecture and interior design scene, which is gaining international recognition.

To celebrate this architectural evolution, this city guide features Athens's historical landmarks alongside ArchDaily's selection of projects focusing on contemporary architecture, and Designboom's curation of innovative interior designs. Together, they highlight Athens' role as a hub of design innovation.

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Lattice Creative Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)

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Tent Cabin in Omori / HUNE ARCHITECTS

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Tokyo, Japan
  • Architects: HUNE ARCHITECTS
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  72 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

Residential buildings in Xueshan Village / DL Atelier

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Beijing, China
  • Architects: DL Atelier
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  350 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Parklex Prodema

M.Casa / Hinzstudio

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Architects: Hinzstudio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  245 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

Arts Building / MiMool Arquitectura & Design de Interiores

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House BP / Santiago Berlotti

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Mendiolaza, Argentina
  • Architects: Santiago Berlotti
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  400 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  EGGER

AHS Reininghaus Secondary School / j-c-k

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Graz, Austria

Apartment in the Center of Tbilisi / Numero Design Studio

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  130 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  &Tradition, Adorno, Antonangeli Illuminazione, BANG & OLUFSEN, Catellani & Smith, +17

SBC Apartment / Studio Papaya

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  • Architects: Studio Papaya
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  50 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Labmobili

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