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Housing Affordability Drives New Limits on Short-Term Rentals Across European Cities

Reyyan Dogan — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Across Europe's major tourist cities, housing affordability has increasingly emerged as one of the most pressing urban challenges, prompting governments to reassess the role of short-term rentals within residential neighborhoods. In Barcelona, Mayor Jaume Collboni recently announced plans to phase out tourist short-term rentals entirely by 2028, framing the decision as part of a broader effort to protect residents' right to remain in the city. The announcement coincides with a €64 million fine imposed by the Spanish government on Airbnb for advertising unlicensed properties, placing Spain at the center of an intensifying debate over how tourism-driven accommodation models intersect with housing access, inequality, and urban stability.

New National Museum in Abu Dhabi and The Nomadic Library: This Week’s Review

Reyyan Dogan — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

As cultural institutions advanced major preservation projects and new demographic data reframed understandings of urban growth, this week's architectural discussions centred on how cities and museums adapt to evolving social, environmental, and infrastructural conditions. Efforts to safeguard modern heritage, developments in long-term urban planning, and reflections on architectural legacy intersect with global observances such as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlighting the ongoing need for more inclusive and accessible environments within the built landscape.

Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond

Reyyan Dogan — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Greece's built environment is shaped by the coexistence of multiple architectural layers, where historic structures, modern interventions, and evolving urban systems intersect. Classical landmarks and their surrounding urban fabrics continue to inform the spatial character of cities, while postwar developments, infrastructural upgrades, and contemporary projects add new dimensions to the country's architectural landscape. This continuity between past and present provides the foundation for current design approaches, which increasingly focus on balancing heritage, environmental considerations, and contemporary urban needs.

Foster + Partners Unveils Redevelopment Master Plan for Historic Site in Thessaloniki, Greece

Reyyan Dogan — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Foster + Partners has developed a master plan for the redevelopment of the former FIX brewery in Thessaloniki, Greece. The proposal, commissioned by Dimand, outlines a mixed-use district that integrates public space, housing, hospitality, and cultural programs. Positioned along the western seafront and within walking distance of the city center, the site serves as a key point of connection between emerging neighborhoods and the waterfront. The project builds on the industrial history of the brewery complex while introducing new spatial configurations intended to support broader urban regeneration efforts across Thessaloniki.

From Thessaloniki to Augsburg: Architecture Now and New Project Announcements by Populous, HENN, SLA, and More

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As cities worldwide navigate evolving social, environmental, and cultural priorities, recent project announcements showcase how architecture is increasingly conceived as both civic infrastructure and a catalyst for collective identity. From Populous' new stadium design in Thessaloniki that blurs the lines between sport and urban life, to HENN's transparent cultural stage in Augsburg that invites community participation, these projects illustrate architecture's expanding role beyond its immediate function. In Luxembourg, Schmidt Hammer Lassen's work for the European Investment Bank reimagines institutional spaces through sustainability and heritage, while SLA and GHD's new island community in Toronto pushes forward nature-based, climate-adaptive urbanism. This edition of Architecture Now brings together diverse yet interconnected efforts to shape how architecture can support long-term ecological, cultural, and civic impact.

PILA Unveils Design for New Academic Building at Anatolia College in Thessaloniki

Reyyan Dogan — Thu, 08 May 2025 06:30:00 +0000

PILA, an architecture studio based in Athens and New York, has released its design for a new educational building at Anatolia College, located in Thessaloniki, Greece. The project, which serves the institution's tertiary-level programs, was the result of an invited architectural competition. The project is part of the institution's long-term campus master plan and is intended to accommodate evolving academic needs while incorporating sustainable design strategies. The building is scheduled for completion by fall 2027 and is part of Anatolia College's broader efforts to expand its academic infrastructure and engage with the evolving landscape of higher education in Greece.

HUB26 Office Complex in Thessaloniki / Divercity Architects

Hadir Al Koshta — Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

HUB26 Thessaloniki's first large-scale sustainable commercial development is a modern office complex in the city's rapidly evolving western district. Spanning 31,000 sq.m., the project aims to catalyze the area's transformation, offering dynamic workspaces that adapt to evolving professional needs. The development occupies an L-shaped plot on 26is Oktovriou Street, directly opposite the listed Fix brewery. This area is deeply connected to the city's industrial heritage. The three buildings (A, B & C) are strategically positioned with exposed façades facing the main street to maximize sea views and establish a prominent commercial presence on 26is Oktovriou Street. Each building has direct access to a lush central piazza, seamlessly connecting the different elements of the development. Building D consists of a monolithic architectural volume, drawing inspiration from the simple and robust design of industrial buildings.

Atrium House / point27 Architects

Hadir Al Koshta — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The core concept of the design was to create a house that embraces the Mediterranean lifestyle, where indoor and outdoor living areas are equally important, and to celebrate the richness of the light and the playfulness of the shadows under the strong sun. The design elements follow very clean shapes and volumes while at the same time, the attention to detail and material textures provide a powerful but calm overall atmosphere. The building itself forms an L-shaped layout while the outdoor pool terrace completes the outline of a full rectangle.

Pelosof Bar / Post-Spectacular Office

Luciana Pejić — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The building, a 1924 eclecticist galleria located in the city’s center, and its spectacular atmosphere were the major characteristics while thinking about the design concept, even though the interference with the shell was minimal by choice. The design was built up around the idea of gatherings in private courtyards surrounded by artisanal peculiar items, a hospitality take on cabinets de curiosités.

Winning Proposal for Thessaloniki's Fairground Redesign Introduces a Series of Pavilions within a Green Landscape

Andreea Cutieru — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:30:00 +0000

The winning proposal for redesigning Thessaloniki’s ConfEx fairground features a series of pavilions with large overhanging roofs that float within a park, creating the infrastructure for international events while providing locals with a robust public space. Designed by Sauerbruch Hutton, together with Gustafson Porter + Bowman as landscape architects and Elena Stavropoulou, the project builds on the existing network of landmarks creating a new hybrid landscape that caters to the Northern Greek city’s goal of becoming the region’s primary business and tourist attraction.

9 Cities with Medieval Plans Seen from Above

Camilla Ghisleni — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In his book Breve Historia del Urbanismo (Brief History of Urbanism), Fernando Chueca Goitia states that the medieval city appeared at the beginning of the 11th century and flourished only between the 12th and 13th centuries. According to the author, this growth was closely linked to the development of commerce that allowed permanent occupations, resulting in a city no longer composed mainly of travelers. In other words, the bourgeoisie was formed thanks to the most diverse activities - craftsmen, tradesmen, blacksmiths, longshoremen - which stimulated the development of the medieval city.

New Metro Infrastructure is Taking Shape in Athens and Thessaloniki

Andreea Cutieru — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000

With the recent completion of several new stations and tunnels, the Athens underground metro expansion and the development of the Thessaloniki Metro system are on a set course to completion in Greece. The construction of a direct connection between the Athens airport and the Piraeus harbour, as well as the development of Thessaloniki’s first metro line, are underway, and images by photographer Pygmalion Karatzas show the new underground infrastructure coming together in the two Greek cities.

Zero Waste Lab 3D Prints Street Furniture from Household Plastic Waste

Eric Baldwin — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +0000

The New Raw has launched the Zero Waste Lab in Thessaloniki, a research initiative where Greek citizens can upcycle plastic waste into urban furniture. Part of the larger Print Your City project, the project utilizes a robotic arm and recycling facilitates to create custom furniture pieces that close the plastic waste loop. The initiative aims to use flakes from recycled products to redesign public spaces within the cities.

Open call for proposals for the 1st Thessaloniki Design Week

Rene Submissions — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:15:00 +0000

Open call:

We are inviting designers (p.e. graphic designers, interior designers, fashion designers and all kinds of designers), architects, artists, and all related to design professionals to submit their proposals and projects, relevant to the 1st Thessaloniki Design Week that will take place at Thessaloniki – Greece from 4th till 10th of May of 2019.

Thessaloniki Design Week is an initiative of NPO PHILARTIA in cooperation with the Municipality of Thessaloniki, but also with other institutions and teams, active in the areas of planning, education, culture and entrepreneurship.

RE-CREATION is the slogan of the first Thessaloniki Design Week and the general axis and

AI sport / Leaf Architects Studio

Daniel Sánchez — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The store is located on the ground floor of a 7 storey building. The space is 16.78m long and 6.26m wide and it is notionally divided in half by three vertical structural elements (columns).

AS67 Student Housing / LoT

Karen Valenzuela — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

67 Agias Sofias st. is an eight-storey residential building, built in the 1950's that has been abandoned for many years.

New Waterfront of Thessaloniki / Nikiforidis-Cuomo Architects

Daniel Sánchez — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

In 2000, the Municipality of Thessaloniki launched an International Architectural Competition for the redevelopment of the New Waterfront and in 2006 the construction of the 1st prize begun. The first part (around 75800m2) was completed in 2008 and the second part (around 163000m2) started in 2011 and was completed in 2014. The total length of the New Waterfront is 3km. There are 2.353 new trees, 118.432 new plants, 58,75 acres of green spaces and 11.557m2 of playgrounds.

B House / Office Twentyfive Architects

Daniel Sánchez — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

B house is a private residence designed for a four member family, located in a rural area at the east side of Thessaloniki, Greece, in northern Greece. The house is built in a privileged spot, overlooking the gulf of Thermaikos, the city of Thessaloniki and Olympous mountain.