By Danilof
Piraeus Tower is the tallest structure at the port of Piraeus and the second tallest building in Greece after the Tower of Athens. With a height of 88 meters, its presence has dominated the image of the port for five decades. The original tower was designed by the architect I. Vikelas, G. Molfesis, and A. Loizou were completed in 1975 but the interior has never been occupied, except for the first three floors.
Being dormant since 1975, the City of Piraeus with a consortium of investors, transformed the inactive structure into a mixed-use tall building, of which PILA designed its new facade for the ‘rebirth’ of Piraeus Tower. They are also the designers of all interior common spaces accessible to office visitors and tenants.
The awakening of the “sleeping giant”, as the abandoned structure was often called, coincides with the emergence of Piraeus as a vibrant contemporary urban neighborhood. Besides being a global transportation hub, Piraeus is increasingly becoming one of the most exciting neighborhoods for living, working, and culture.
