Vision Gazi blends reuse, innovation, and local culture to offer a connected, contemporary way to experience Athens. Transforming an abandoned office building into 20 studios and suites, it embraces adaptive reuse, showing that progress can honor existing structures while reducing waste and embodied carbon. Its aluminum barcode façade references Gazi’s industrial past and vibrant cultural present, while fluid forms create movement and define a distinct urban landmark.
Inside, warm-minimal interiors provide a serene base for travelers seeking authentic city life. Natural textures, soft geometry, and integrated lighting balance calm and functionality, with kitchens, ergonomic layouts, and smart storage ideal for any stay.
Located in one of Athens’ most dynamic districts, Vision Gazi links guests to galleries, venues, cafés, and creators through curated walks, pop-ups, and cultural collaborations. Technology enhances the stay through the Vision App for mobile check-in, communication, and tailored recommendations, while sustainability guides insulation, daylight use, smart energy systems, and access to public transport.
Bio Pieris.Architects is a multidisciplinary award-winning architecture and design practice based in Athens, with registered companies in London and Nicosia. The firm continues a 50-year legacy established by Konstantinos Pieris and, since 2024, is led by partners Stella Pieri and Pieros Pieris. Bridging environmental responsibility with human-centered experience, the studio defines its philosophy as eco-emotional design — an approach that integrates sustainability, emotion, and context into a unified architectural narrative.
Other prizes The practice has been recognized internationally and nationally for its design excellence over more than three decades. Recent distinctions include the 1st Prize for the Thought Machine Headquarters in London (2022) and the 1st Prize for the Apartment Hotel in Athens (2021). In Cyprus, the studio earned two 1st Prizes in 2018 for the Eco Resort in Peya and the Square and Community Buildings in Pafos, commissioned by the Bank of Cyprus & Kema. Earlier major awards include the 1st Prize for the Metropolitan Seadrome of Athens (2016), the A’ Design Awards for International Designers of the Year (2014), and the Honorary Commendation for the CBC Bank Headquarters (2012). Significant international acknowledgements also include the Parachute Pavilion Honorable Mention in New York (2006), the 3rd Prize for the Chichi Earthquake Memorial in Taiwan (2005), and the 1st Prize for the Swimming Pool & Sports Centre of the Hellenic Army Academy (1991). National achievements continue to affirm the practice’s leadership in sustainable and innovative architecture. In 2025, the National 100% Hotel Show honored Tella Thera with Best Sustainable Hotel and Gazi Vision with Best Luxury Suite. In 2024, the Institute of Life and Viva Wallet HQ received the 2nd and 3rd Prizes at the Interiors Awards. Sustainability awards include the Oxygen Residential Development (2021–2022) and the Aetheria Heights Gold Prize (2020). Additional distinctions were earned for Olivia Eterna, Green Urbanity, and ALchemio. Earlier national recognition includes the 2008 1st Prize for the Energy Zero Tourist Development in Paliouri and the 2012 Lifetime Award of Excellence awarded to Konstantinos Pieris.
