Ergon Bakehouse

Ergon Bakehouse 

Urban Soul Project

Ergon Bakehouse
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ARTWORK/LIGHT
Alexandra Tsoukala

MANUFACTURERS
Gerontidis, Inox Design, Kiskinidis, Kotrogiannis Wooden Constructions, Meidanis, Passion Home, Tarkett, Kalotaranis, Natural Greek Fabrics

PARTNER IN CHARGE
Maria Tsautari

HOTEL DESIGN TEAM
Mary Vasilaki, Alexandros Pantelidis

HOTEL LEAD ARCHITECTS
Dimitris Stefanidis, Artemis Papanikolaou, Maria Petsani

RESTAURANTS/ RETAIL LEAD ARCHITECTS
Ioanna Tzambazi, Margarita Vogiatzi, Christiana

SUBCONTRACTOR
Giannis Liakopoulos - Paints/ Coatings, Outdoor Lighting, Staircases, Glass Panels, Air Conditioning, Partitions, Kitchen Furniture, Rails

ARTWORKS
Stratis Tavlaridis

PHOTOGRAPHS
Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier

AREA
1600 M²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
Greece

CATEGORY
Hospitality Architecture, Commercial Architecture

Ergon Bakehouse
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Text description provided by architect.

A place for making and baking pastries, a retail space, an eatery, and accommodation, all in the heart of Athens. Ergon Bakehouse is a multi-level hospitality project, unified by the enticing aroma of dough—a semiotic symbol of care.

From the entrance to the rooms, the design by Urban Soul Project architects revolves around the life cycle of the dough and the ambiance of a traditional bakery.

Ergon Bakehouse
© Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier
Ergon Bakehouse
© Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier

Ergon Bakehouse is a multi-level hospitality project in Athens that combines a bakery, a retail space, an eatery, and a hotel, all inspired by the art and process of baking.

The architecture and design of Ergon Bakehouse: Ergon Bakehouse is located in a heritage building designed by Vassilis Tsagris in the early 20th century, and adapted by Urban Soul Project architects.

Ergon Bakehouse
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Ergon Bakehouse
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The design preserves the original features of the building, such as the plaster decorations, the staircase, and the elevator, and adds elements that reflect the life cycle of the dough and the ambiance of a traditional bakery, such as firebrick, wall paneling, stainless steel counters, and linen fabrics.

The 72H Artisanal Bakery: The 72H Artisanal Bakery is the core of Ergon Bakehouse, where bread and pastries are prepared and baked after resting for 72 hours.

Ergon Bakehouse
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Ergon Bakehouse
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The bakery is led by head creative baker Nikos Chandolias and pastry chef Martin Kitan, who create innovative confections that blend tradition and modernity.

The bakery's activities are visible to the guests, who can enjoy the products in the retail space, the baking area, or the 72H Lab.

Ergon Bakehouse
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Ergon Bakehouse
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The hotel's concept and rooms: The hotel's concept offers a fresh take on metropolitan living, by combining the sensory pleasure of aromatic scents, the comfort of 29 well-appointed rooms, and the cultural and social connections through its public spaces.

The rooms are spacious and feature a deep, recessed sofa called "onda", which serves as both an additional bed and a lounge area. The rooms are decorated with artwork by Stratis Tavlaridis and Nikos Handolias, inspired by the craft of baking.

Ergon Bakehouse
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Ergon Bakehouse
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Ergon Bakehouse
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Ergon Bakehouse
© Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier
Ergon Bakehouse
© Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier
Ergon Bakehouse
© Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier
Ergon Bakehouse
© Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier
Ergon Bakehouse
© Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier
Ergon Bakehouse
© Mirto Iatropoulou / Mia Dorier


Ergon Bakehouse
Ground Floor Plan - Restaurant I Bakery
Ergon Bakehouse
Floor Plan - Hotel Rooms