bjarke ingels group reveals a look inside ‘park rise’ homes for athens’ coastal ellinikon project

park rise: a stepping residential tower at ellinikon

As part of Greece‘s ambitious Ellinikon coastal masterplan, Bjarke Ingels Group‘s stepping residential tower Park Rise is set to become a landmark addition to the skyline of Athens. Standing tall as the centerpiece of the Little Athens neighborhood, this 50-meter structure is imagined as a thoughtfully crafted statement piece, bringing modern living to the coast and framing sweeping Grecian vistas. Park Rise will introduce 88 one- to five-bedroom luxury residences. Partnering with prominent Greek interior design firms, residents can co-create their ideal space. Interiors stand as canvases backdropped by sea, park, and mountain views. Oakwood floors and neutral tones complement the full-height walls of glass.

images © Bjarke Ingels Group

luxury living by bjarke ingels group

The dwellings within the Bjarke Ingels Group-designed Park Rise tower outside Athens will take shape with a luxury material palette including full-vein porcelain surfaces alongside large-scale ceramic tiles and brushed bronze and black chrome fixtures. The architects top the tower with penthouses which each open out onto a private swimming pools, transforming the homes into personal, resort-style oases. Beyond the residences themselves, Park Rise embraces the vibrant tapestry of the surrounding Little Athens — a residential section of the larger Ellinikon masterplan. Once built, this community will offer a range of retail, office, and hospitality options, all woven together by lush greenery and accessible connectivity.

the stepping residential Park Rise tower is a key element of Greece’s ambitious Ellinikon coastal masterplan

modern housing for the ancient city of athens

Continuing the spirit of Athens’ larger Ellinikon masterplan, Park Rise will exemplify Bjarke Ingels Group’s ambitions for sustainable design. The developers note that this respect for the natural environment marks the core of the project as energy efficiency and integration with the landscape are prioritized. On the whole, the Ellinikon development aims to bring the ancient city of Athens into a future where luxury and environmental consciousness go hand in hand.

BIG’s Park Rise tower will rise fifty meters over the Little Athens neighborhood
the tower comprises 88 one- to five-bedroom luxury residences
interiors feature oakwood floors, neutral tones, and full-height walls of glass

private swimming pools transform residences into resort-style oases

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project info: 

project title: Park Rise

architecture: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) | @big_builds

development: The Ellinikon | @the_ellinikon_official

location: Athens, Greece

client: LAMDA development