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Project Location: Astir Marina | Vouliagmeni, Greece
Design Team: Marialena Tsolka, Christiana Tzovla, Eva Kotsailidi, Vasiliki Apostolopoulou, Sotiris Tseronis
Photo Credits: Giorgos Sfakianakis
The Project
Bagatelle Athens: A Dialogue Between French Elegance and Greek Heritage
Set in the unique location of Astir Marina, Bagatelle Athens reinterprets the relationship between architecture, its natural surroundings, and cultural tradition. The effortless elegance of the French Riviera meets the geometric harmony of Greek architecture, resulting in a design intended to stimulate not only the eye but all the senses.
Bagatelle Athens is a restaurant that transcends aesthetic appeal by inviting its guests to embark on a thoughtfully curated architectural where the French Riviera finesse converges with the soulful charm of the Mediterranean. Space goes beyond its form, becoming a dynamic stage where life unfolds through movement, atmosphere, and narrative. Guests aren’t merely entering a venue; they’re guided through a sequence of immersive spaces, each revealing a new facet of spatial discovery.
The composition of Bagatelle Athens is fluid and richly layered, allowing the environment to shift character—at times resembling as a laid-back lounge, a theatrical stage, or a tranquil sunlit deck. Key areas such as the entrance, bar, dining hall, terrace, and lounge flow seamlessly into one another, without rigid separations. Instead, soft transitions, gentle changes in elevation, and meticulously designed lighting create an immersive atmosphere. Natural light filters in gracefully, while ambient lighting is used with a scenography touch—shaping intimate pockets of warmth and enhancing the overall sense of comfort and elegance.
The material palette features a Mediterranean style with a modern twist. Natural oak, woven rattan, ceramics, warm terracotta and olive tones, and metal details with a patina finish. Subtle geometric patterns inspired by ancient Greek design add a timeless touch. The color scheme blends natural warmth with refined elegance—using Aegean blues, soft ochres, and shimmering metallics that echo the colors of the sunset over the sea.
What sets Bagatelle Athens apart is it’s restraint from thematic excess. It does not attempt to be a “concept restaurant.” Rather, it functions as a perennial, cosmopolitan environment—equally suited to tranquil personal moments and vibrant social evenings. It is a space with a character as ever-changing as the city that hosts it.
Spatial Development
The architectural layout of Bagatelle Athens offers multidimensional experience through carefully curated areas:
• Reception & Bar Area: The first level serves as a transitional zone. The cloakroom, bar, and intimate seating areas create an atmosphere of calm and privacy. The central staircase, with its bold design, acts as an acoustic capsule, gradually introducing guests to the vibrant ambiance of the upper level.
• The Restaurant: Emphasizing sculptural forms and attention to detail, the dining area embodies a dialogue between cosmopolitan refinement and Mediterranean simplicity.
• The Terrace: With a panoramic 360° view and direct contact with natural light, the terrace highlights the space’s connection to the Vouliagmeni landscape.
• The Lounge: A more relaxed yet equally refined zone that completes the “Bagatelle on a Boat” concept.
The journey through space from the entrance to the terrace—has been crafted as a “voyage of the senses,” where every element, from materials to lighting, invites the visitor to explore and discover the space step by step.
