Designed as a contemporary public institution, the project rethinks the ministry building as an open yet protected urban environment. Shaped by planning regulations, site boundaries, and functional requirements, the proposal balances accessibility, privacy, and environmental comfort while reinforcing its relationship with the surrounding city.

The mandatory division of the plot results in two distinct building volumes, separated by an internal courtyard that becomes the project’s social and spatial core. Shielded from street noise and air pollution, this courtyard functions as a public gathering space, with widened access points that encourage permeability and urban continuity.

A consistent 1.2 x 1.2-meter grid organizes paving, planting, and accessibility across the site, extending seamlessly from the surrounding streets into the interior patio. Landscape elements and green zones act as natural filters, while staggered outdoor seating and varied surface densities create moments of rest and interaction. Subtle shifts in paving rhythm evoke movement, conceptually reflecting the speed and flow of the adjacent urban arteries.

Together, the built volumes and open spaces form a cohesive ensemble that integrates public life, environmental strategy, and institutional clarity within the dense fabric of Athens.