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Architecture of 2020: Buildings of the Year

Architecture in 2020, Buildings of the Year, Architects, Major Property Designs, Photos

Architecture of 2020: New Buildings

e-architect Selection of Key Contemporary Architectural Developments

post updated 13 May 2021 ; post updated 1 Jan 2021 ; 20 + 19 + 18 Dec 2020

Major Architecture of 2020

The winner is clearly REE Campus, Madrid, Spain, polling a massive 37.46%, with a total of 481 votes

REE Campus, Madrid, Spain Architects: IDOM photo : Aitor Ortiz REE Campus in Madrid

In second place is the Loop of Wisdom, Chengdu, China, with 28.58% of the total vote, and 367 votes

Loop of Wisdom, Chengdu, south west China Architects: Powerhouse Company photo : Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography Loop of Wisdom Museum in Chengdu

In third place is Cosmote TV HQ and Studios, Athens, Greece, with 25.23% of the vote and 324 votes.

Cosmote TV HQ and Studios, Athens, Greece Design: LC Architects photo © Nikos Daniilidis Cosmote TV HQ and Studios in Athens

Happy New Year to our readers!

e-architect have selected some key buildings of 2020.

Our parameters? Architecture designs that stimulate, buildings that ask significant questions, designs that show creativity and innovation.

We have considered the year’s international architecture highlights to pick out the key buildings of the year. We are deliberately not considering the complex task of selecting ‘winners’.

(Adrian Welch, e-architect editor)

We are focusing this year only on completed buildings, not building designs (ie unbuilt proposals).

Buildings / designs are listed in georgaphical order, per our folder structure.

We are still adding projects today, this list wll be finalised over the weekend!

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A further selection of buildings around the world – shortlisted but not in the final cut:

Buildings of 2020

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Yes, you can now vote on your favourite project:

Architecture of 2020 – which is best?

Major Buildings completed in 2020

Architecture in 2020 – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically:

AMERICA – USA

False Bay Writer’s Cabin, San Juan Islands, Washington Architects: Olson Kundig photo : Tim Bies / Olson Kundig False Bay Writer’s Cabin, San Juan Island This five-hundred-square-foot cabin serves as a private writer’s retreat and guest cottage. The owners of False Bay Writer’s Cabin asked for a space that felt connected to its island setting—the mild climate, scenic views, and proximity to wildlife. At the same time, they needed a structure that could be easily secured when not in use.

Red Rocks Residence, Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona Architect: The Ranch Mine photograph : Roehner + Ryan Red Rocks Residence in Phoenix, Arizona Clinging to the side of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, a Spanish Colonial Revival style house has been transformed into a modern dwelling that creates and elevates a variety of experiences with both the natural and man-made environment.

LR2 Residence, Pasadena, California Design: Montalba Architects photography : Kevin Scott LR2 Residence in Pasadena, California The modern American esidence overlooks Pasadena and its adjacent mountains from its hillside perch. This new 4,200-sqft house is made up of several distinct living volumes and programs.

AMSTERDAM

Diamond Exchange, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Design: ZJA photo © Capital C Amsterdam Diamond Exchange, Capital C Amsterdam The Diamond Exchange, Capital C Amsterdam in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has been awarded with a prestigious MIPIM Award 2020 for ‘Best Refurbished Building’ at the Paris Real Estate Week. The historical building, designated as a national monument, has undergone a major renovation designed by the architectural office ZJA in collaboration with Heyligers design + projects.

ATHENS

Cosmote TV HQ and Studios, Athens, Greece Design: LC Architects photo © Nikos Daniilidis Cosmote TV HQ and Studios Designed by London-based architecture and design practice LC Architects, Cosmote TV HQ and Studios is a new, innovative building inspired by contemporary media and the constant flow of information.

BANGKOK

Power Wing, Bangkok, Thailand Design: Openbox Group and Openbox Architects photo : Panoramic Studio Car Parking Solar Roof Bangkok After many success OPENBOX design interventions for large scale projects, B. Grimm Power send us a brief to help creating an awareness of the important of sustainable energy to public. The brief was to create an iconic piece of landmark at their Headquarters Office, that can send a strong message.

BEIJING

Courtyard Kindergarten, Beijing Design: MAD Architects photo © ArchExist Courtyard Kindergarten by MAD Architects A kindergarten sited next to a senior citizens’ apartment, reflecting the client’s “intergenerational integration” ethos that blends pre-school education and elder care. The 9,275 sqm site consists of an 18th century Siheyuan courtyard, an adjacent replica courtyard built in the 1990s, and a four-story modern building.

Beijing Zhongshuge Lafayette store interior, Beijing Architects: X+LIVING photo : Wu Qingshan Beijing Zhongshuge Lafayette store design It’s the second time for Zhongshuge bookstore to land in Beijing. This time it joins Lafayette department store, where the classical gardens and the reading space collided from three different perspectives in the fashionable commercial area.

CANADA

New Central Library, Alberta Architects: Snøhetta and DIALOG photography © Michael Grimm New Central Library in Calgary Calgary’s New Central Library aims to welcome over twice as many as previously annual visitors to its 240,000 SF of expanded facilities, the library will fill a vital role for the rapidly expanding city. As Calgary’s largest public investment since the 1988 Olympics, the library signals the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the city, one centered on the creation and innovation of knowledge and culture.

CHINA

Yabuli Entrepreneurs’ Congress Center, North east China Design: MAD Architects photo © ArchExist Yabuli Entrepreneurs’ Congress Center Nestled in the snow-covered mountains of Northeastern China, the project was commissioned by the Yabuli China Entrepreneurs Forum (Yabuli CEF), one of China’s most influential business organizations. November 18th to 20th saw the venue’s opening ceremony and its first event, the Yabuli CEF’s 20th annual conference, attended by over 600 entrepreneurs.

Regeneration – Free Spring Morning, Suzhou, China Design: LACIME Architects photo © SHANJIAN Photography Studio Free Spring Morning, Suzhou Building As rational consumerism prevails, the traditional real estate design model of spending a lot of money to build a luxury sales office is fading away. The sales office is one of the most important design elements in real estate design, and this element is now going to two extremes – permanent sales offices are paying more attention to the pursuit of high quality, and temporary sales offices are increasingly looking for rapid efficiency.

Yingliang Stone Natural History Museum, Fujian, South East China Design: Atelier Alter Architects photograph : Atelier Alter Architects Yingliang Stone Natural History Museum, Fujian Over the years of stone mining, the manufacture has discovered numerous fossils. The manufacture decides to dedicate the headquarter building to a museum to tell the history of the fossils and the natural science of researching the fossil. There are two major challenges during the renovation process.

OCT Chuzhou Minghu Experience Center, Chuzhou, Anhui Province Design: Lacime Architects photograph : Schran Images OCT Chuzhou Minghu Experience Center The project site is located in the Minghu Lake area, the southeastern part of the planned new town of Chuzhou city, Anhui Province. It is adjacent to Chuzhou-Yangzhou Expressway and the Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway, surrounded with a favorable landscape environment.

Changzhou Culture Center Architect: gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners · Architects photography © Schran Images Changzhou Culture Center Building In the Chinese province of Jiangsu, within the catchment area of Shanghai, lies the city of Changzhou which, with its about 5 million inhabitants, has developed into an important industrial metropolis in the Yangtze Delta region. In the newly created city center of Changzhou, the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) have created a cultural center with an art museum, library, hotel, offices, and retail areas.

SigMann Showroom, Guangzhou Architects: Spring Design Office image : b+m studio/ Kelvin SigMann Showroom Guangzhou SigMann is a cabinet and home furnishings brand, the name of which is derived from “Sig” and “Manna”. “Sig” is the abbreviation of “special interest group”, which represents cultivated, decent and tasteful elites, while “Manna” comes from Bible and implies food for thought.

Longfu Life Experience Center, Puyang County, Henan Province, China Design: LUO studio photo : Jin Weiqi Longfu Life Experience Center Real estate sales center is a kind of temporary architecture that can only last several months or few years at most, which is usually dismantled after houses are sold out. Even if it can be preserved in few cases, functions are completely transformed.

Loop of Wisdom, Chengdu, south west China Architects: Powerhouse Company photo : Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography Loop of Wisdom Museum, Chengdu Living up to the suggestiveness of its name, the Loop of Wisdom embodies a timeless architectural concept. Powerhouse Company’s design for a technology museum and reception center for a new neighborhood in Chengdu, China, is much more than an exuberant landmark.

Imperial Kiln Museum, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Architects: Studio Zhu-Pei photography : schranimage, Tian Fangfang, Zhang Qinquan, courtesy of Studio Zhu-Pei Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum, Jiangxi Located in the center of the historical area, the site of the Imperial Kiln Museum is adjacent to the Imperial Kiln ruins surrounding many ancient kiln complexes. Jingdezhen is known as the “Porcelain Capital” in the world because it has been producing pottery for 1,700 years.

Pingshan Performing Arts Center, Shenzhen, south east China Design: OPEN Architecture photo © Zeng Tianpei Pingshan Performing Arts Center, Shenzhen In tandem with China’s economic boom and rapid urbanization, theaters have sprung up throughout the country in the past decade. Most have extravagant exteriors, but are often spatially monotonous and far detached from the general public and everyday urban life, greatly underutilizing the tremendous public resources invested in them.

Yifang Art Center, Chongqing, south west China Design: YIHE Landscape Architecture photo : Arch-Exist Yifang Art Center in Yubei District, Chongqing The Yifang Art Center project is in a newly developed Dazhulin district in the north of Chongqing downtown. When YIHE Landscape Architecture first visited the site, it had an unfinished concrete structure from previous development.

Kaihua County 1101 Project and Urban Archives, Kaihua County, Zhangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China Design: The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd photo © Zhou Yifan Kaihua County 1101 Project and Urban Archives This bold Chinese architectural project was commissioned by Kaihua County Urban Construction and Development Co., Ltd. to design a comprehensive office building with three functional requirements: the Urban Archives and the Civil Defense Command Center and the Housing and Construction Bureau at the entrance of the scenic spot. The project has a superior geographical position.

Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Architects: Rocco Design Architects Associates image courtesy of architects office Chinese University of Hong Kong Campus Shenzhen The CUHK SZ brings the global perspective and academic excellence to the city Shenzhen – China’s rapidly-growing innovation and tech hub.

White Square, G54 exhibition center, Nanjing Design: MINGGU DESIGN photograph : Xia Zhi White Square, G54 exhibition center White Square, located at No.99 Yunxi road, the central area of Nanjing airport city. With the construction development of new airport city, a vast comparative maturity residential area has been built.

Gongshu Intelligence Valley’s Eye, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Interior design: E+LAB photograph : Schran Images – Su shengliang Gongshu Intelligence Valley’s Eye Hangzhou The Eye of Intelligence Valley is the exhibition center in the intelligence valley town in Hangzhou. It is a multi-functional public building for culture display, investment attraction, office meeting, recreation and etc. The design philosophy starts with the geometric relation of ‘round sky and square earth’.

Sunac · Grand Milestone Modern Art Center, Xi’an City Interior design: Cheng Chung Design (HK) photo © Qilin Zhang Sunac · Grand Milestone Modern Art Center in Xi’an Erecting in the magnificent ancient capital Xi’an with a modern and stylish gesture, Sunac · Grand Milestone Modern Art Center appears like a large crystal “gift box”, which brings amazing fashionable touches to the land featuring a long history and profound culture. It aims to become a city landmark, and to lead the trend of the era.

Shou County Culture and Art Center, Anhui Architects: Studio Zhu-Pei photograph : Schran Images Shou County Culture and Art Center Shou County is located in the center of Anhui Province, on the south bank of Huai River. In ancient times, it was the home of the Chu culture and where Liu An, King of Huainan, edited a compendium of ancient Chinese philosophy and composed poetry.

National Maritime Museum, Tianjin, north east China Design: Cox Architecture photograph : Terrence Zhang National Maritime Museum of China in Tianjin Major new cultural landmark for China takes its place on the Global stage China’s first National Maritime Museum has now commenced formal operation, the culmination of a 6-year process which began with an international design competition, followed by an intensive design and construction process.

COSTA RICA

Santiago Hills Villa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Architects: Studio Saxe photograph : Andres Garcia Lachner Santiago Hills Villa in Santa Teresa This stunning wing-like roofline houses a dramatic white villa in the Costa Rica jungle.

DUBAI

The Opus, Dubai, UAE Design: Zaha Hadid Architects photograph : Laurian Ghinitoiu The Opus Hotel in Dubai Home to the new ME Dubai hotel, The Opus is located in the Burj Khalifa district adjacent to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay on the Dubai Water Canal.

FRANCE

Belaroia Hotel and Apartments, Montpellier, France Design: Manuelle Gautrand Architecture photo © Luc Boegly Belaroia Hotel and Apartments in Montpellier Belaroia Hotel and Apartments is an important project for the City of Montpellier and its development agency, the SERM, as it holds a strategic position between the city’s hyper-centre, characterised by its escutcheon form in plan, and new surrounding districts that have appeared in succession.

MEETT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Toulouse, southern France Design: OMA photograph : Marco Cappelletti, Courtesy of OMA MEETT Exhibition and Convention Centre MEETT, Toulouse’s new Exhibition and Convention Centre designed by OMA / Chris van Duijn, has been completed, becoming the third largest parc des expositions in France outside of Paris.The 155,000 sqm project incorporates exhibition halls, a convention centre, a multi-function event hall, a car park silo for 3,000 cars and a transportation hub with a new tram station.

GREECE

Two Summer Houses in Andros, northern Greek Cyclades archipelago Design: Praxitelis Kondylis Architects image from architecture office Summer Houses in Andros Nestled among Andros’ wild mountains, fecund valleys and waterfalls, this complex consists of two detached houses covering around 600m2 in land of 9200m2. Modern and rigorous, the design bears clear lines and is organically linked to the natural landscape of Andros.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

Hankook Technoplex, Pangyo, outskirts of Seoul Design: Foster + Partners photo : TIME OF BLUE Hankook Technoplex in Pangyo The new building embraces several themes that are symbolic of Hankook’s desire to create a dynamic office environment that supports flexible working styles, as the company looks towards the future.

Galleria Department Store, Gwanggyo Design: OMA Photography by Hong Sung Jun, courtesy of OMA Galleria Department Store in Gwanggyo The Galleria is Korea’s first and largest upscale department store franchise founded in the 1970s, and has remained at the forefront of the premium retail market in the country since then.

MADRID

REE Campus, Madrid, Spain Architects: IDOM photo : Aitor Ortiz REE Campus Red Eléctrica de España has commissioned IDOM for the comprehensive rehabilitation of two buildings in the Tres Cantos Technology Park (Madrid). The action includes a comprehensive adaptation to the new training and technological needs of the company, modernizing the set of buildings through an envelope that enables compliance with energy efficiency requirements.

MANCHESTER

The Oglesby Centre, Manchester, England, UK Architects: Stephenson Studio photos : Daniel Hopkinson Architectural Photography Extension to Hallé St. Peter’s, Ancoats The new extension, The Oglesby Centre, is conceived as a classically proportioned modernist metaphor of the existing proportions of St Peter’s massing.

MEXICO

Solaz Los Cabos Hotel, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico Design: Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos photograph : Rafael Gamo Solaz Los Cabos Hotel in San José del Cabo The extraordinary natural surroundings of the peninsula of Baja California with its semi-desert landscape provides an ideal selected context for the construction of a new landmark hotel for the country.

MILAN

MEET Digital Arts Center, Milan, Italy Design: CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota photograph : Michele Nastasi MEET Digital Arts Center CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota unveil MEET – Milan’s center for digital culture and creative technology. Occupying a newly renovated historic palazzo, the building revolves around a 15-meter-high vertical plaza. The design investigates how physical space can foster serendipity and unexpected connections between people in a digital world. MEET will open to the public on October 31st, 2020.

MONTREAL

Caffettiera Caffé Bar, Montréal, Québec, Canada Design: Ménard Dworkind Architecture & Design – MRDK photo © David Dworkind Caffettiera Montréal Caffé Bar In Italy, going to the coffee bar is not just about the coffee. It’s about taking a break from the day, meeting up with friends or taking the time to contemplate life. Caffettiera Caffé Bar aims to bring that culture to North America at its 745-square-foot commercial space in the heart of downtown Montreal.

MOSCOW

n.n. – Residence, beside the River Moskva near Moscow, Russia Design: J. MAYER H. und Partner, Architekten mbB, with Alexander Erman architecture & design photo : Ilya Ivanov n.n. – Residence near Moscow n.n. represents a spatial exploration between concealment and exposure. This layered topography blurs the line separating landscape and construction. It is the private residence of a family in a rural area along the River Moskva.

NEW YORK

111 West 57th Street, Manhattan, NYC Design: ShoP Architects photograph courtesy of 111 West 57th Street A design tour de force embraces the classic New York skyscraper and artisan tradition and thoughtfully restores the cultural landmark Steinway Hall. A bold yet graceful residential tower that soars perfectly centered over Central Park in Midtown Manhattan.

PARIS

Public Condenser, Ile-de-France, France Design: Muoto Architects photograph : Maxime Delvaux Public Condenser in Gif-sur-Yvette, Paris-Saclay The project is a public facility, situated on the new campus of Paris-Saclay. The building hosts a mix of activities including indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a restaurant, cafeteria, and various public spaces: a pedestrian square, street terraces, park areas for deliveries, bikes and cars.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA

North Perth House, Perth, Western Australia Design: Architect Nic Brunsdon photo : Ben Hosking North Perth House The North Perth House is an urban-infill project in inner-city Perth. Located on a small block, the design responds by providing a variety of spaces, determined by a simple structural arrangement.

PRAGUE

Five, Smíchov, Prague, Czech Republic Design: QARTA ARCHITEKTURA photo : BoysPlayNice Five Smíchov “History meets future”, declares the fitting motto chosen for the project Five, located in Prague 5 – Smíchov. A tram depot building occupied the project site, but that could have been called a relic even when it was built. While forming an important endpoint in the city transport system, complicated access had been its disadvantage right from the beginning.

QATAR

Doha Metro Network, Doha, Qatar Architects: UNStudio Interior Msheireb (interchange) Station. photo © Hufton+Crow Doha Metro Network Stations With the Doha Metro, Qatar Railways has created one of the most advanced and fastest driverless metro systems in the world. Phase one of the project involved the construction of three metro lines (Red, Green and Gold), with 37 stations currently having been completed.

ROTTERDAM

Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Design: MVRDV, architects Aerial photograph of Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen © Ossip van Duivenbode Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the first publicly accessible art depot in the world designed by MVRDV, has completed construction. Located in Rotterdam’s Museumpark, the depot features a new type of experience for museum visitors: a sturdy engine room where the complete collection of 151,000 objects is made accessible to the public.

SAUDI ARABIA

KAPSARC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Design: Zaha Hadid Architects – ZHA photo : Hufton+Crow King Abdullah Petroleum Studies & Research Centre King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre is a non-profit institution for independent research into policies that contribute to the most effective use of energy to provide social wellbeing across the globe. The 70,000 sqm KAPSARC campus incorporates five buildings.

King Fahad National Library, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Design: Professor Eckhard Gerber – Gerber Architekten photograph : Christian Richter King Fahad National Library Riyadh The King Fahad National Library, one of the most important cultural buildings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was completed and went into use for its intended purpose in 2015. This project sees Professor Eckhard Gerber and his Gerber Architekten team accomplishing one of the most important urban development and cultural projects in the capital, Riyadh.

SHANGHAI

Suzhou Financial Center Exhibition Hall, Shanghai, China Architects: Shanghai Riqing Architectural Design Co., Ltd. photograph : Schran Images Suzhou Financial Center Exhibition Hall This architectural project is located in the central section next to Suzhou Canal, where there is a grand canal view in the distance and urban trunk road in close proximity. The architects explore inherent logic of local cultural form and language and apply them to the design to stimulate the vitality of surrounding open space and make it the city parlor for residents.

Ports 1961, Shanghai, China Architects: UUfie photo : Shengliang Su Ports 1961 Flagship Store Located at a major high-end commercial district at the intersection of Changde Road and Nanjing West Road, a new façade is created for the flagship store of fashion house Ports 1961.

SINGAPORE

Apple Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Design: Foster + Partners photo : Finbarr Fallon Apple Marina Bay Sands A new distinctive 30-metre-diameter structure is a fully glazed dome with a black glass base, complementing the sister pavilions through its scale and materiality.

SPAIN

House Of The Sun, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Southern Spain Design: Fran Silvestre Arquitectos image from Fran Silvestre Arquitectos House Of The Sun in Marbella Fran Silvestre Arquitectos have always been fascinated by the work of Andreu Alfaro “The door of the Universe” made in 1983. A circle rotated and suspended over a square.

House Of The Silence, Valencia, eastern Spain Design: Fran Silvestre Arquitectos photo : Fernando Guerra, FG + SG House Of The Silence, Valencia The House Of The Silence project consists of making a musician’s studio coexist with his home. It is located in a residential area near Valencia, where neighboring houses are very close to each other.

SWITZERLAND

Kunsthaus Zürich, Switzerland Design: David Chipperfield Architects Berlin photograph : Noshe Kunsthaus Zürich Building After twelve years of planning and construction, the extension for the Kunsthaus Zürich is now complete. On 11 December 2020, the keys to the new building were handed over to its future user in an online ceremony. The house will open to the public in October 2021.

SYDNEY

The Waterfront Retreat, Newport, New South Wales, Australia Architecture: Koichi Takada Architects photo : Tom Ferguson Photography The Waterfront Retreat Newport, NSW The Waterfront Retreat is the epitome of an Australian dream home, adorned with a private beach, garden and open-plan living. Responding the clients’ brief – a house offering sanctuary and entertainment, the Waterfront Retreat is designed to allow nature to lead, offering maximum seclusion and connection to its surrounds and outlook.

THAILAND

Apple Central World, Bangkok, Thailand Design: Foster + Partners with Architects 49 Ltd. photograph © Apple Apple Central World Bangkok Apple Central World in Bangkok welcomed its first visitors. Located in one of the city’s iconic urban centers, the new store establishes a quiet sculptural presence at the heart of the bustling Central World Square on the intersection of Rama I and Ratchadamri roads.

TAIWAN

Lè Architecture, Taipei, Taiwan Architects: Aedas photo courtesy of architects Lè Architecture in Taipei Designed by Global Design Principal Dr Andy Wen, Lè Architecture in the Nangang district of Taipei redefines Taipei’s rapidly developing skyline. Its design drew inspiration from the shape of the river pebbles along the Keelung River, developing a unique aesthetic concept that conveys the idea of roundness and elegance, as well as strength and character.

VIETNAM

EcoKid Kindergarten, Vinh, near Hanoi, Vietnam Architects: LAVA with Module K and Viet Décor photo : Hiroyuki Oki EcoKid Kindergarten Vinh, Vietnam The design of a new eco-kindergarten by LAVA with Module K and Viet Décor features spaces encouraging curiosity, activity-based learning and interaction with nature for the next generation of Vietnamese children.

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Greek fashion firms revitalize centuries-old silk tradition

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Greek fashion firms revitalize centuries-old silk tradition

In this Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 photo, a worker shows a handful of silkworm cocoons used to make silk at Mouhtaridis Silkline manufacturing company in Soufli town, northeastern Greece. Greece’s financial crisis nearly snuffed out the country’s centuries-old silk manufacturing tradition, but the end of the crippling recession has raised demand for fashion products and silk produced by a remote border town. (AP Photo/Iliana Mier)

At Kostas Mouhtaridis’ silk factory in Soufli, the non-stop “clunk-click” of the weaving machinery is a loud but welcome sound.

The factory is a few hundred meters from the Evros River, which forms Greece’s natural border with Turkey. It is one of Europe’s most heavily militarized areas, patrolled constantly to deter illegal immigration into the European Union.

Soufli, a once-booming silk factory town in Greece’s remote northeastern Thrace region, saw its centuries-old tradition of silkworm rearing, weaving and dying nearly snuffed out during Greece’s decade-long financial crisis. The town had already suffered a heavy blow when cheaper Chinese and Indian silk flooded the market in the 1990s. The companies that managed to survive then were later finished off during the financial crisis that erupted in 2008.

By 2012, there were only two silk makers left in the town, eking out an existence by supplying small home furnishing stores.

Yet seven years later, Mouhtaridis has few complaints. The company founded by his father in 1977 has been revived by Greece’s resurgent fashion and luxury goods industry as well as by technology that helps small-scale producers.

In this Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, a silk digital printing machine operates at Silk Tsiakiris Company in Soufli, northeastern Greece. Greece’s financial crisis nearly snuffed out the country’s centuries-old silk manufacturing tradition, but the end of the crippling recession has raised demand for fashion products and silk produced by a remote border town. (AP Photo/Iliana Mier)

“We used to give (silk products) to stores that took five, 10 meters (32 feet), or 50 meters (165 feet),” Mouhtaridis said, speaking at his factory, which employs 10 people. “The maximum (order) we would get was 100 meters (320 feet).”

He now produces more than 200 times that amount annually for his largest customer.

Silk is the staple of offerings at Zeus + Dione, a luxury Athens label that prides itself on reinventing and incorporating laboriously made elements found in traditional Greek garments onto its easy-to-wear women’s line. Craftspeople were scouted out in rural areas around Greece to make it happen, as the company sought to inject glamor to dying trades that typically struggled to connect with city dwellers.

The label’s flagship store is now in a trendy shopping area in central Athens and the company’s co-owner, bank executive Mareva Grabowski, is married to newly elected conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. She founded the company with her friend Dimitra Kolotoura, a former PR executive.

In this Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, Giorgos Tsiakiris the owner of Silk Tsiakiris manufacturing company poses in front of a silk loom in Soufli town, northeastern Greece. Greece’s financial crisis nearly snuffed out the country’s centuries-old silk manufacturing tradition, but the end of the crippling recession has raised demand for fashion products and silk produced by a remote border town. (AP Photo/Iliana Mier)

Kolotoura remembers walking into Mouhtaridis’ silk factory as her company was just starting out seven years ago. He was skeptical when asked for 20 meters (65 feet) of ‘spathoto’—an embossed silk that has become the firm’s signature fabric.

“We said: ‘Let’s start the engines! We are going to produce, we are going to weave, we are going to create new fabrics,'” Kolotoura says. “And we’re going to experiment.”

The twist on tradition caught the attention of the fashion world and orders from overseas snowballed. Silk shirts and caftans made from spathoto and Amalia-motif fabric types can be found on sale in Los Angeles, Paris, London and elsewhere.

Soufli’s other main silk maker, Giorgos Tsiakiris, found an alternate route to survival, giving up weaving to focus on printing. When the future of the family enterprise seemed uncertain, he bet the business on expensive digital technology.

In this Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 photo, a seamstress works on a piece of white silk at Zeus+Dione atelier in Athens. Greece’s financial crisis nearly snuffed out the country’s centuries-old silk manufacturing tradition, but the end of the crippling recession has raised demand for fashion products and silk produced by a remote border town. (AP Photo/Iliana Mier)

The bet is paying off. Replacing traditional dying with a computerized system and buying room-sized printing machines revolutionized his operation, allowing him to provide customized designs requested by fashion houses all over Europe, among them the Greek label Parthenis.

Orsalia Parthenis took over the company from her parents, renewing a relationship with the silk factory that went back to the 1970s.

Soufli silk was “part of my growing up,” she says, noting that she always found creative ways to include it in her collections.

“Soufli had focused mostly on traditional furnishing fabrics, things you’d use for curtains or tablecloths,” she says, adding that instead she chose to use those fabrics for dresses, shorts and jackets.

When she found out that Tsiakiris was printing silk in 2006, Parthenis jumped at the chance to reach out to graphic designers and created a silk caftan line.

In this Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 photo designer Lydia Vousvouni of fashion firm Zeus+Dione works at the firms’ atelier in Athens. Greece’s financial crisis nearly snuffed out the country’s centuries-old silk manufacturing tradition, but the end of the crippling recession has raised demand for fashion products and silk produced by a remote border town. (AP Photo/Iliana Mier)

“They invested in machines to do more printing and it wasn’t just the weaving part,” she says. “Technology is what revived the industry.”

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Blueground raises $20 million for flexible apartment rentals

Blueground, the startup providing turnkey flexible rental apartments, has raised $20 million in a round led by Athens-based VentureFriends, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst, Dubai’s Jabbar Internet Group, and serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan. Ryan – who helped found MongoDB, Gilt Groupe, Zola, and others – will also join Blueground’s Board of Directors.

It’s no secret that remote work and frequent business travel are becoming more and more commonplace. Now, as a result, a growing number of people are shying away from lengthy rental or lease commitments and are instead turning to companies like Blueground for more flexible short-term solutions.

Blueground is trying to be the go-to option for individuals moving or traveling to a city for as little as a month, or any duration longer. Similar to flexible office space providers, Blueground partners with major property owners to sign long-term leases for units it then furnishes and rents out with more flexible terms.

Users can rent listings for anywhere between one month to five years and rates are set on a monthly basis, which can often lead to more favorable prices over medium-to-long-term stays relative to the short-term pricing structures commonly used by hospitality companies.

Filling hospitality gaps and easing rental friction

CEO Alex Chatzieleftheriou is intimately familiar with the value flexible leasing can unlock. Before founding Blueground, Chatzieleftheriou worked as a consultant for McKinsey, where he was frequently sent off to projects in far-off cities for months at a time – living in 15 different cities over just seven years.

However, no matter how much time Alex logged in hotels, he constantly felt the frustration and mental strain of not having a stable personal living arrangement.

“I spent so much time in hotels but they never really resembled a home. They didn’t have enough space or enough privacy,” Chatzieleftheriou told TechCrunch. “But renting an apartment can be a huge pain in these cities. They can be hard to find, they usually have a minimum rental term of a year or more, and you usually have to deal with filling out paperwork and buying furniture.”

Knowing there were thousands of people at his company alone dealing with the same frustrations, Alex launched what would become Blueground, beginning with a handful of apartments in his home city of Athens, Greece.

Chatzieleftheriou and his team structured the platform to make the rental process as seamless as possible for the needs of flexible renters like himself. Through a quick plug-and-play checkout flow – more similar to the booking process for a hotel or Airbnb – renters can lock down an apartment without having to deal with the painful, costly and time-consuming traditional rental process. Tenants are also able to switch to any other Blueground listing during their rental period if their preferences change or if they want to explore different locations during their stay.

Every Blueground listing also comes completely furnished by the company’s design team so renters don’t have to deal with buying, transporting – and eventually selling – furniture. And each apartment comes outfitted with digital and connected infrastructure so that tenants can monitor their apartment and arrange maintenance, housekeeping and other services directly through Blueground’s mobile app.

The value proposition is also fairly straight-forward for the landlords Blueground partners with, as they avoid costs related to marketing and coordinating with fragmented brokers to fill open units, while also benefitting from steady rental payments, tenant vetting and free property management.

The offering certainly seems to be compelling for renters – While Chatzieleftheriou initially focused on serving business travelers and those moving for work, he quickly realized the market for flexible leasing was in fact much bigger. Blueground’s sales have tripled over the past three years and after its expansion in the US last year, Blueground now hosts 1,700 listings in ten cities across three continents.

“The trend of flexible and seamless real estate is bigger and is happening everywhere,” Chatzieleftheriou said. “A lot of people throughout the real estate sector really want this seamless, turnkey, furnished solution.”

To date, Blueground has raised a total of $28 million and plans to use funds from the latest round for additional hiring and to help the company reach its goal of growing its portfolio to 50,000 units over the next five years.

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Blueground raises $20 million for flexible apartment rentals

Blueground, the startup providing turnkey flexible rental apartments, has raised $20 million in a round led by Athens-based VentureFriends, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst, Dubai’s Jabbar Internet Group and serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan. Ryan — who helped found MongoDB, Gilt Groupe, Zola and others — will also join Blueground’s board of directors.

It’s no secret that remote work and frequent business travel are becoming more and more commonplace. As a result, a growing number of people are shying away from lengthy rental or lease commitments and are instead turning to companies like Blueground for more flexible short-term solutions.

Users can rent listings for anywhere between one month to five years, and rates are set on a monthly basis, which can often lead to more favorable prices over medium-to-long-term stays relative to the short-term pricing structures commonly used by hospitality companies.

Filling hospitality gaps and easing rental friction

However, no matter how much time Alex logged in hotels, he constantly felt the frustration and mental strain of not having a stable personal living arrangement.

Chatzieleftheriou and his team structured the platform to make the rental process as seamless as possible for the needs of flexible renters like himself. Through a quick plug-and-play checkout flow — more similar to the booking process for a hotel or Airbnb — renters can lock down an apartment without having to deal with the painful, costly and time-consuming traditional rental process. Tenants are also able to switch to any other Blueground listing during their rental period if their preferences change or if they want to explore different locations during their stay.

Every Blueground listing also comes completely furnished by the company’s design team, so renters don’t have to deal with buying, transporting — and eventually selling — furniture. And each apartment comes outfitted with digital and connected infrastructure so that tenants can monitor their apartment and arrange maintenance, housekeeping and other services directly through Blueground’s mobile app.

The value proposition is also fairly straightforward for the landlords Blueground partners with, as they avoid costs related to marketing and coordinating with fragmented brokers to fill open units, while also benefiting from steady rental payments, tenant vetting and free property management.

The offering certainly seems to be compelling for renters — while Chatzieleftheriou initially focused on serving business travelers and those moving for work, he quickly realized the market for flexible leasing was in fact much bigger. Blueground’s sales have tripled over the past three years and after its expansion in the U.S. last year, Blueground now hosts 1,700 listings in nine cities across three continents.

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Blueground raises $20 million for flexible apartment rentals

Blueground, the startup providing turnkey flexible rental apartments, has raised $20 million in a round led by Athens-based VentureFriends, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst, Dubai’s Jabbar Internet Group and serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan. Ryan — who helped found MongoDB, Gilt Groupe, Zola and others — will also join Blueground’s board of directors.

Filling hospitality gaps and easing rental friction

However, no matter how much time Alex logged in hotels, he constantly felt the frustration and mental strain of not having a stable personal living arrangement.

Chatzieleftheriou and his team structured the platform to make the rental process as seamless as possible for the needs of flexible renters like himself. Through a quick plug-and-play checkout flow — more similar to the booking process for a hotel or Airbnb — renters can lock down an apartment without having to deal with the painful, costly and time-consuming traditional rental process. Tenants are also able to switch to any other Blueground listing during their rental period if their preferences change or if they want to explore different locations during their stay.

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Blueground raises $20 million for flexible apartment rentals

Filling hospitality gaps and easing rental friction

However, no matter how much time Alex logged in hotels, he constantly felt the frustration and mental strain of not having a stable personal living arrangement.

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Blueground raises $20 million for flexible apartment rentals

Filling hospitality gaps and easing rental friction

However, no matter how much time Alex logged in hotels, he constantly felt the frustration and mental strain of not having a stable personal living arrangement.

Via Arman Tabatabai https://techcrunch.com

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Claire Eliza’s Real Bride Diary: The Proposal

Pop the bubbles, it’s engagement season! Who else is getting married in 2018? (Raising my hand) Any big holiday proposals? Congratulations to all who are celebrating their engagement!

I had such a good time following along with previous editor Claire’s Real Bride Diaries (you have to see her gorgeous Irish Barn Wedding!) Now that she’s off on her new life adventures, I can’t believe that as new Managing Editor I now get to share my own proposal and bridal musings as well!

Truth is, I’d barely been on board with BM for one month before Jack (my blonde haired, blue eyed, Texas hunk) and I got engaged – which means my years of professional wedding obsessing can finally be put to good use.

Claire Eliza’s Engagement Ring

I plan to share plenty of advice from my years in the industry as a wedding photographer, and answers I find to my own pressing bridal questions – like how do I take care of this beautiful rock on my finger?! We’ll also have plenty of real talk and commiseration about the stresses that planning can bring (and how to make it a positive!)

But before we get to all of that, let’s do a little Jack and Claire proposal storytelling, shall we?

Jack & Claire Eliza in Houston, Texas

How We Met

Our story starts with a few other weddings, deep in the heart of Texas. Six years ago I photographed a wedding in Comfort, Texas (great name right?!) and met a group of Texas girls living in New York who I am certain will be my ladies for life. These perfect strangers saved me when the wedding went haywire, when no one had water, when I found myself stuck in a trunk of a Subaru, and then left behind 50 miles away in San Antonio.

After shooting more of their Hill Country weddings, and adopting nearly the entire group of incredible Texpat-New York women, I finally met their guy, and my future husband, Jack. We were reuniting with some Austin friends down the street from my East Village Manhattan apartment and it was love at first sight. That night he told his friend he was in love with me. The next day, we were already on our first date guzzling champagne, devouring Japanese shrimp and Asahi, and dancing in seedy East Village dive bars. He asked me to marry him on our first date, second date, and third date.

I laughed, hoping one day he really would.

The moment we found out we got our first home together

The Proposal

In three years we traveled the world together – Vietnam, Croatia, Paris, Mexico the West Coast, the South, New England, on and on – and furnished a sweet little cactus-filled home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. After his career change, I decided to surprise Jack with a vacation (a real vacation, not a wedding crashing trip!) to Greece, booked with our own private villas, views and even our own private pool on our balcony in Santorini.

Little did I know Jack had planned a surprise for me as well.

Sarakíniko, Milos, Greece by Claire Eliza

We landed in Athens and hit the ferry dock at 6 am early the next morning to the sleepy, charming island of Milos. After a barf bag worthy, choppy boat ride, we exhaled on one of the most beautiful, untouched islands I’ve ever been on the Mediterranean.

The lovely owner of our villa pointed to a little Dr. Seuss-like mountain on the island with a tiny church atop as “the best sunset on the island”. After a day of homemade pastries, eggplant salad, fresh fish, and poolside relaxation we I climbed that little mountain in the picturesque village of Plaka to watch the sunset over the Aegean.

The walk was filled with little blue doors, sweet Greek kitties, and bougainvillea everywhere. When we reached the top, Jack and I were hugging and he said “you know how I always tell you I want to spend my life with you..” and reached into his pocket, I gasped, he got down on one knee, we cried and laughed, I said yes. It was magic.

We ate at the cutest, charming Greek restaurant in Plaka with my favorite Greek winemaker Hatzidakis (true story, I worked for years in the wine industry!) And thanks to Jack’s incredible timing, we had a whole trip through the Cyclades to enjoy our engagement and celebrate.

The Announcement

WE’RE GETTING MARRIED !

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Since we were thousands of miles away (and our families live all over the USA anyway) we told them over text and Facetime. Jack and I are used to giving news over the phone rather than face-to-face, but we wanted to make sure all our nearest and dearest knew before word got out on social media.

I’m a firm believer in you deciding what to do with your own news, it’s your life! As the both of us live a fairly public life, we were excited to share on Instagram once we knew the parents, siblings and best friends heard about the engagement.

Our Mexican Wedding Fiesta!

Villa Santa Cruz

We landed back in the States and got planning; to say we were excited would be an absolute understatement. After about 50 venues (by which method I’ll indulge you all in soon!) we booked our dream venue Villa Santa Cruz in our favorite Mexican beach town Todos Santos for this November. We know we’re doing tacos all night, pool parties, decorating with bougainvillea, swimming with whale sharks, drinking plenty of mezcal and planning up plenty more surprises for our intimate group.

We’ve hired a few friends as vendors, asked a best friend to marry us beachside, booked our photographer Corinne Graves, and I bought my dream dress last week at The Dress Theory in Seattle (and a party dress at Leanne Marshall’s NYC sample sale!)

As the months roll along I’ll share my experiences and expertise in hiring these fabulous vendors, but if you just can’t wait, take a read through our previous editor Claire’s sweet wedding journey.

Newly engaged too? Here are 10 wedding planning posts you should absolutely read!

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Golden Visa in Greece and the best areas to invest in

Greece is a country with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a promising economic outlook. The country's government has recognized the potential of attracting foreign investment to boost its economy, and one of the ways they are doing this is through the Golden Visa Program. In this article, we will explore why foreign investors should consider getting a Golden Visa in Greece.

What is a Golden Visa?

A Golden Visa is a residence permit that grants the holder the right to live and work in Greece. This program was introduced in 2013 to attract foreign investment to the country. To be eligible for the program, an applicant must invest a minimum of €250,000 in real estate in Greece.

Benefits of a Golden Visa in Greece

Visa-free travel

With a Golden Visa, the holder can travel visa-free within the Schengen area, which includes 26 European countries. This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to explore Europe without having to worry about visa requirements.

Residency permit

The Golden Visa program allows the holder to live and work in Greece, as well as travel freely within the Schengen area for up to five years. This means that the holder can enjoy all the benefits of living in Greece, such as access to healthcare and education, while also being able to travel and do business within the European Union.

Real estate investment

The minimum investment requirement for a Golden Visa is €250,000 in real estate in Greece. This is an excellent opportunity for investors who are looking for a safe and stable investment. The real estate market in Greece has been steadily growing in recent years, and property prices are relatively low compared to other European countries.

Potential return on investment

Apart from the benefits of living and working in Greece, a Golden Visa holder may also benefit from the potential return on their investment. The real estate market in Greece has been showing signs of growth in recent years, and property prices are expected to continue to rise in the future.

Citizenship

After living in Greece for seven years with a Golden Visa, the holder may be eligible to apply for Greek citizenship. This means that they will have all the rights and privileges of a Greek citizen, including the ability to vote and access to free healthcare and education.

Conclusion

The Golden Visa program is an excellent opportunity for foreign investors who are looking to invest in real estate and establish a presence in Europe. Greece offers a stable and safe investment opportunity, as well as the potential for growth and a high quality of life. With the benefits of visa-free travel, a residency permit, and the potential for citizenship, the Golden Visa program is an attractive option for those looking to invest in Greece.

Koukaki

Koukaki is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Athens, Greece. Located just south of the Acropolis and within walking distance of many of the city's main attractions, it has become a popular area for tourists, locals, and foreign investors. In this article, we will discuss why foreign investors should consider renting or buying an apartment in Koukaki.

Location

The location of Koukaki is one of its biggest selling points. It is situated just south of the Acropolis and is well-connected to the rest of Athens by public transportation, including metro and bus lines. It is also within walking distance of many of the city's main attractions, such as the Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. For foreign investors who are looking for a convenient and central location, Koukaki is an excellent option.

Affordability

Compared to other neighborhoods in Athens, Koukaki is relatively affordable. While property prices have risen in recent years due to increased demand, it is still possible to find apartments for sale or rent at reasonable prices. This makes it an attractive option for foreign investors who are looking for a good return on their investment.

Rental potential

Koukaki is a popular area for tourists, which means that apartments in the area have excellent rental potential. Whether you are looking to rent out your apartment on a short-term or long-term basis, there is high demand for properties in Koukaki. This makes it an ideal location for foreign investors who are looking to generate rental income.

Quality of life

Koukaki is known for its high quality of life. It is a safe and friendly neighborhood that is home to many restaurants, cafes, and shops. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including the Filopappou Hill, which offers stunning views of the city. For foreign investors who are looking for a neighborhood that offers a high standard of living, Koukaki is an excellent choice.

Kolonaki

Kolonaki is one of the most prestigious and affluent neighborhoods in Athens, Greece. It is known for its upscale shopping, trendy cafes, and high-end residential properties. For foreign investors looking to buy or rent an apartment in Athens, Kolonaki is a great option. In this article, we will explore why foreign investors should consider renting or buying an apartment in Kolonaki.

Location

Kolonaki is in the heart of Athens and is one of the most sought-after areas in the city. It is situated at the foot of Lycabettus Hill, offering stunning views of the Acropolis and the city skyline. The area is also home to several embassies and diplomatic missions, making it a safe and secure place to live.

Real Estate Prices

While Kolonaki is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens, it still offers excellent value for money compared to other major cities in Europe. The average price per square meter for a property in Kolonaki is lower than in other popular European cities such as Paris, London, or Zurich. This makes Kolonaki an attractive destination for foreign investors looking to buy or rent a property.

Rental Income

Kolonaki is a popular destination for tourists and visitors to Athens. This means that there is a high demand for short-term rentals in the area. Investing in a property in Kolonaki and renting it out on platforms such as Airbnb can generate a significant return on investment. In addition, the high demand for rental properties in Kolonaki means that there is a low risk of the property remaining unoccupied.

Capital Appreciation

The real estate market in Greece has been steadily recovering since the economic crisis of 2008. Property prices in Kolonaki have been rising steadily over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down. This means that buying a property in Kolonaki is not only a good investment for rental income but also for capital appreciation.

Quality of Life

Kolonaki offers an excellent quality of life for its residents. The area is home to several parks, museums, and cultural centers. It also has a vibrant nightlife scene, with many bars, restaurants, and clubs. The area is also very safe and has a low crime rate, making it an attractive destination for families and professionals.

Conclusion

Kolonaki is an excellent destination for foreign investors looking to buy or rent a property in Athens. Its prime location, reasonable real estate prices, high rental income, and potential for capital appreciation make it an attractive investment opportunity. In addition, its excellent quality of life and low crime rate make it a desirable destination for families and professionals.

Pagrati

Pagrati is a charming neighborhood in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is a bustling area that offers a mix of traditional Greek architecture and modern amenities. For foreign investors looking to buy or rent an apartment in Athens, Pagrati is a great option. In this article, we will explore why foreign investors should consider renting or buying an apartment in Pagrati.

Location

Pagrati is in the heart of Athens, just a few kilometers from the city center. It is situated between two of the city's most popular neighborhoods, Kolonaki and Mets. The area is easily accessible by public transportation and is just a short distance from some of Athens' main attractions, such as the Acropolis and the National Gardens.

Real Estate Prices

While Pagrati is a popular neighborhood in Athens, it still offers good value for money compared to other areas in the city. The average price per square meter for a property in Pagrati is lower than in some of the more expensive neighborhoods such as Kolonaki and Glyfada. This makes Pagrati an attractive destination for foreign investors looking to buy or rent a property.

Rental Income

Pagrati is a popular destination for tourists and visitors to Athens. This means that there is a high demand for short-term rentals in the area. Investing in a property in Pagrati and renting it out on platforms such as Airbnb can generate a significant return on investment. In addition, the high demand for rental properties in Pagrati means that there is a low risk of the property remaining unoccupied.

Capital Appreciation

The real estate market in Greece has been steadily recovering since the economic crisis of 2008. Property prices in Pagrati have been rising steadily over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down. This means that buying a property in Pagrati is not only a good investment for rental income but also for capital appreciation.

Quality of Life

Pagrati offers an excellent quality of life for its residents. The area is home to several parks, cafes, and restaurants. It also has a vibrant nightlife scene, with many bars and clubs. The area is also very safe and has a low crime rate, making it an attractive destination for families and professionals.

Conclusion

Pagrati is an excellent destination for foreign investors looking to buy or rent a property in Athens. Its central location, reasonable real estate prices, high rental income, and potential for capital appreciation make it an attractive investment opportunity. In addition, its excellent quality of life and low crime rate make it a desirable destination for families and professionals.

Kifisia

Kifisia is an affluent suburb located in the northern part of Athens, Greece. Known for its lush greenery, luxurious villas, and upscale boutiques, Kifisia is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. For foreign investors looking to buy or rent an apartment in Athens, Kifisia is a great option. In this article, we will explore why foreign investors should consider renting or buying an apartment in Kifisia.

Location

Kifisia is located just 14 kilometers from the city center of Athens. It is easily accessible by public transportation and is just a short distance from some of Athens' main attractions, such as the Acropolis and the National Gardens. The suburb is also located near the Athens airport, making it an excellent location for international travelers.

Real Estate Prices

Kifisia is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens, but it still offers excellent value for money compared to other major cities in Europe. The average price per square meter for a property in Kifisia is lower than in other popular European cities such as Paris, London, or Zurich. This makes Kifisia an attractive destination for foreign investors looking to buy or rent a property.

Rental Income

Kifisia is a popular destination for tourists and visitors to Athens. This means that there is a high demand for short-term rentals in the area. Investing in a property in Kifisia and renting it out on platforms such as Airbnb can generate a significant return on investment. In addition, the high demand for rental properties in Kifisia means that there is a low risk of the property remaining unoccupied.

Capital Appreciation

The real estate market in Greece has been steadily recovering since the economic crisis of 2008. Property prices in Kifisia have been rising steadily over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down. This means that buying a property in Kifisia is not only a good investment for rental income but also for capital appreciation.

Quality of Life

Kifisia offers an excellent quality of life for its residents. The suburb is known for its tree-lined streets, parks, and gardens, making it a green oasis in the heart of Athens. It also has a vibrant cultural scene, with many art galleries, museums, and theaters. The area is also very safe and has a low crime rate, making it an attractive destination for families and professionals.

Conclusion

Kifisia is an excellent destination for foreign investors looking to buy or rent a property in Kifisia. Its prime location, reasonable real estate prices, high rental income, and potential for capital appreciation make it an attractive investment opportunity. In addition, its excellent quality of life and low crime rate make it a desirable destination for families and professionals.

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