Athens Contemporary Architecture

Two specific features distinguish urban architecture in the Greek capital: The heavy legacy of Athenian 19th century Neo-Classicism and the sentimental attachment of its creators to the indigenous vernacular tradition. The buildings most characteristic of urban Athens, the apartment building and the suburban residential development are the result of particular conditions to the Hellenic capital: small landownership, limited state resources, small-scale construction businesses, and the vitality of the populace. The modern schools and apartment buildings of the 1930s, the tourist facilities and single-family houses of the 1960s and the urban renovation and historic building restoration that took place in the period 1975-2002, hold pride of place in modern Athenian architecture. The remarkable architectural accomplishments in these categories constitute Athens' most important contribution to world architecture.

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