Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company – EYDAP announces an architectural competition for the submission of ideas for the construction of a new modern building complex that will house the administrative services of the Company.
The competition aims to find innovative solutions and innovative ideas that will contribute to the holistic aesthetic, functional and environmental upgrade of the company’s building infrastructure, combined with a significant reduction in operating costs and enhancing the efficiency of its services, the EYDAP announcement said.
Today, the company’s services are housed in different locations in the Athens area, in rented and privately owned buildings. Their relocation to the new building complex aims first and foremost at upgrading the working environment, which will meet the strictest standards of health and safety, accessibility for the disabled and service by public transport.
The philosophy of the architectural competition concerns both the qualitative upgrade of the concept of “office building” and its surrounding area, as well as the overall revitalization of urban space with a bioclimatic approach and microclimate improvement, incorporating environmental “green” features. Also, the most modern requirements will be met – energy efficiency standards that will significantly contribute to the harmonization with the European and national strategy for energy saving and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and consequently to reduce the operating costs of the company up to 1.5 million. euros per year.
The three cash prizes and the three commendations that will be awarded for the proposals that will be distinguished, amount to a total of 115,000 euros.
This decision is part of the philosophy and strategy of sustainable development of EYDAP that is implemented in all areas of its operation. EYDAP office buildings are an important part of its operation, so it was decided the holistic approach that will lead to a significant improvement of the Company’s carbon footprint.
The invitation for the above competition will be posted within the next ten days on www.eydap.gr and KIMDIS.
Latest News
Greek PM Mitsotakis Says Fight Against Inflation Ongoing
The Premier made statement during a visit an an open vegetable market
Unpaid Taxes in Greece Reach 1.539bln Euros
As the figures revealed the number of debtors totaled 3,878,712 individuals and legal entities.
ELSTAT: Greek Primary Surplus Reaches 1.9% of GDP in 2023
Greek debt saw a slight dip to 356.7 billion euros by the end of 2023, down from 356.8 billion euros a year prior
Study: Greece in Top 5 Hotel Investments in Europe
As previously reported by OT, more than 60 hotel projects are set to be developed in Greece over the next four years
GEOAXIS Report: Office Rents Surge by 40% in Ten-Year Span
Geoaxis estimates that the different dynamics in the office market will continue into 2024/2025, predicting stability for older offices, increased demand for renovated spaces, and a slowdown in the rise of rents for modern, green offices
Greece: ‘Godparents’ Basket’ Debuts Today
As part of the program, Greek retailers are obliged to identify the lowest prices of certain categories of products traditionally purchased as Easter gifts by godparents for their godchildren between April 22 until May 4
Brain Waste in Greece: 22.74% of Migrants Overqualified for Jobs
Almost half of all college-educated migrants in Europe are overqualified for their jobs and twice as likely as natives to be unemployed, according to Lighthouse Reports
AB Vassilopoulos Supermarket Vies for 2nd Place in Greek Market
AB Vassilopoulos hopes its focus on its private label, addition of 2-3 company supermarkets and another 50 franchises will help it surpass LIDL
Greek Youth Struggle Amidst Low Wages and Soaring Expenses
Furthermore, 52.7% of respondents attribute Greece's current significant issues to governmental failure, while another 49.1% anticipate continued economic hardship in the nation's future
S&P Raises Greece Outlook to ‘Positive’; Rating Unchanged
The same international ratings agency in October 2023 raised the country’s creditworthiness to BBB- with a stable outlook