Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond

Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond
Athens, Greece. Image © JHVEPhoto via Shutterstock Athens, Greece. Image © JHVEPhoto via Shutterstock

Greece's built environment is shaped by the coexistence of multiple architectural layers, where historic structures, modern interventions, and evolving urban systems intersect. Classical landmarks and their surrounding urban fabrics continue to inform the spatial character of cities, while postwar developments, infrastructural upgrades, and contemporary projects add new dimensions to the country's architectural landscape. This continuity between past and present provides the foundation for current design approaches, which increasingly focus on balancing heritage, environmental considerations, and contemporary urban needs.

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