OPENING OF NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART OFFICES OF PAROSTEC AND EHRET+KLEIN GREECE IN ATHENS
Greek Construction Company PAROSTEC and Real Estate Development Company Ehret+Klein Greece celebrated on Thursday 25 January the official opening of their new offices in the center of Athens, at 1 Christou Lada Street. A state-of-the-art workplace of high aesthetics, with a focus on sustainability, marking the partnership of the two companies in large-scale projects, which share a common philosophy, vision and values. The main objective of this project, apart from the obvious office accommodation and the functionality of the space, was to reflect the character and quality of PAROSTEC and Ehret+Klein’ s work, as well as the achievement of teamwork and the constant interaction of the employees.
The reconstruction of the new 200 sq.m. offices, distinguished by their industrial character and minimalist design, was completed in November 2023 and the installation to the new premises took place before the end of last year. The architectural design was carried out by DECA architecture with the aim of ensuring high quality working conditions. The modern workspace is located on the 8th floor of the building and features an open plan office space, an enclosed meeting room with soundproofing system, 2 call booths with wooden soundproofing for privacy, reception, kitchen and lounge with views of the Acropolis. Sustainable materials such as wood have been used in the decoration while plastic has been avoided. Sustainable elements also include a constant temperature for energy saving, a ventilation system for fresh air, special frames to maintain temperature, large windows with natural light throughout the day and high energy efficiency electrical appliances. The perfect result was completed with branded furniture and objects of contemporary design to achieve an aesthetically pleasing and usable result.
Referring to the new offices, PAROSTEC co-founders George Kagelis and George Oikonomopoulos said, “We are very proud of both our partnership with Ehret+Klein and our new office in Athens, which exudes the spirit and dynamism of PAROSTEC and aspires to significantly improve our daily operations. In particular, it reflects our continued desire for progress and excellence. However, beyond the high aesthetics, the renovated space, which serves sustainable development, adequately serves all the needs of our employees, contributing to the immediate and qualitative achievement of our professional goals. The aim was to create a modern and welcoming working environment that fosters teamwork, productivity and innovation. The new space demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development, being a symbol of our unrelenting dedication to provide high quality services to the construction industry.”
Michael Ehret and Stefan Klein, managing directors of Ehret+Klein Greece stated, “As strong believers in the potential of cities we are facing the challenge of Athens urban transformation, which is also particularly reflected in the state-of-the-art office, where our premises are located, aiming to provide an anthropocentric environment in terms of team bonding, collaboration, work-life balance and high inspirating climate for our employees. Our synergy with PAROSTEC is moving towards this direction and outlines the passion of both parties for sustainable building development and achievement of operational excellence.”
Information about PAROSTEC
The Greek construction company PAROSTEC has been a leading player in the Cyclades since 1990, having built more than 160 luxury villas and hotels of high standards in Paros and Antiparos. The company undertakes demanding projects of any scale, requiring a deep understanding of design, aesthetics and craftsmanship. Over the last decade, the management has been taken over by George Oikonomopoulos and George Kagelis, who are the second generation of the family business. PAROSTEC has offices in Paros, Antiparos and Athens and the number of employees exceeds 45 people. Its clientele includes shipowners, CEOs of multinationals and Hollywood stars from France, England, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Israel and Greece. The company has collaborated with the most important architectural offices in Greece and abroad: DECA architecture, Nikos Valsamakis, 4K Architects/Decavalas, Agiostratitis, Rizos Architects, BLOCK722 Architects+, Tessera Architects, Ese Studio, ISV Architects, Studio Seilern Architects, Tala Mikdashi etc. The strategic goals of the company in the coming years include the construction of more buildings with a low energy footprint and expansion abroad.
Information about Ehret+Klein
Ehret+Klein is a German property development company whose mission is to plan and design innovative urban living spaces of a lasting value. Founded in 2006 by Michael Ehret and Stefan Klein, the company’s portfolio is centered on mixed-use properties, including residential, commercial, office, retail, hotel, medical centers, as well as logistics and light industrial properties. An established player in the German real estate market, Ehret+Klein has recently expanded its operations to Greece -with the sustainability being an integral part of its corporate strategy- by establishing Ehret+Klein Development Greece, in 2021. The company focuses on prime mix-use projects in Athens, Thessaloniki and residential projects in the islands of Cyclades.
