This restaurant building was constructed within the scope of the recent renovation and development of the historic Four Seasons Astir hotel complex in Vouliagmeni, Athens and currently operates as a Beefbar premium restaurant franchise.
 

The building is located between the iconic structures of the Nafsika and Arion hotels, two of the most celebrated and recognizable hotels of the 70’s golden era. The sensitive insertion of the new building to this very prominent location has been one of the main clallenges of the proposed design, carefully integrating the structure in its surroundings.
 

As guests approach, the building’s oxidized copper roof emerges from the ground, forming a gentle wave that appears to recall the sea to which it opens up towards north, covering the two levels of the dining areas. 
 

The south elevations is low and understated, with the roof beams extending to meet the ground. After entering, the spectacular view towards the sea unfolds as a surprise, completely unobstructed by the openable glazing of the north facades. The generous curved glass doors completely slide open to the exterior terraces. Several terraces with lush greenery between provide varied, graceful and intimate outdoor dining areas.
 

The wide curved glass surfaces of the north side reflect the natural setting with the enormous pine trees, merging the building with its context. The limited material palette of the exterior also contributes to this integration: the thin stone slates walls that create playful shadows, the patinated copper of the roof and the planters, cobble stone floors and wooden details.