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Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

This pharmacy in Athens by Greek studio KLab Architecture has a branching facade and green panels suspended from the ceiling inside.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

Designed to resemble the structure of a tree, the interior also features green perspex cabinets and white lacquered display furniture.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

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Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

The information below is from KLab architecture:


Pharmacy-Cosmetics store – Koukaki – Athens

In one of the oldest neighborhoods of Athens close to the new Acropolis museum KLab architects were commissioned to create a new pharmacy-cosmetics store on the ground floor of an apartment building.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

Our approach was to create a context within the certain context that existed. The scenario of a pharmacy come out of nature contributed to the idea that nature coexists with technology innovation to create pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. As response to that we exposed a tech-nature environment a lab within the nature within the city.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

Branches as a dislocated shadow phenomenon of the adjacent trees create and protect the façade and the products from the heat and the sun. Like trees holding the old apartment building, disassociate the urban typology to create an eye catching façade.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

In the interior emphasis was given to the ceiling and to the exposed concrete columns that represent the forest.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

The reception desk follows the concept and becomes the center of the store.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

Perspex and white lacquered shelves designed by Klab create a unique display atmosphere.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

A metallic stair leads to the lower level a lab area where prescriptions are been produced and an office space.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

Alternatively the area can be used for seminars and larger items display space. The stairs wall is being engraved with plaster and lighting creating plant morphing shapes.

Pharmacy in Koukaki by KLab Architecture

KLab architecture

Konstantinos Labrinopoulos principal architect
team: Kostis Anagnostakis, Mark Chapman
Area: 300m2
Koukaki, Athens, Greece


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