Anastassios Kotsiopoulos succeeded in outflanking the constraints on House 2 in this protected area of the ancient city of Thessaloniki by laterally interpreting the rules. The design was accepted by the local archaeological council because it deals sensitively with the relationship between the house and the neighboring monastery of Latomou. House 2 was built on a sloping 130 sq m site, close to Saint David’s Church. The materials are such as stone, brick and wood which are sympathetic to the historical context, the exterior presents a series of facade treatments, breaking down the impact of this substantial building.

The House 2 is developed on three levels plus basement, covering a total of 350 sq m. The vertical organization over three levels makes the central skylight essential for the distribution of natural light as well as allowing visual contact between the main floors. The basement floor is containing with the storage and boiler-rooms and the ground floor with the library, the study room, a small courtyard and the entrance with the garage.

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