saint of athens revives century-old cycladic building as sunlit bar-restaurant in syros
LIAKO bar-restaurant takes its name from traditional enclosed sunrooms designed to capture the aegean light.
Saint of Athens renovates 1900s building On syros island, greece
Saint of Athens breathes new life into a 1900s Cycladic building with LIAKO, a bar–restaurant in the heart of Syros that celebrates light and history. Set next to the Town Hall of Hermoupolis, LIAKO takes its name from the traditional ‘liakoto’—enclosed sunrooms designed to capture the Aegean light.
Designed in collaboration with ICD Designers, the renovation respects the fabric of the century-old structure, ensuring that its defining elements remain intact. The characteristic open courtyard, bathed in Cycladic sunlight, and the architectural simplicity of the building serve as the foundation for the design. White surfaces reflect and amplify natural light, while artificial lighting orchestrates an ambient transformation in the evening, setting the stage for an intimate dining experience.
bespoke furnishings enhance the story of the place in liako
Athens-based Saint of Athens combines custom furnishings and contemporary artworks for LIAKO to bridge past and present, integrating them into the space without overwhelming its historic character. The design narrative unfolds through a refined palette and subtle interventions, ensuring that the renovation enhances the story of the place.
LIAKO emerges as an homage to Cycladic heritage—its name, its light, and its enduring spirit. Saint of Athens and ICD Designers compose a setting to preserve memories of the past and craft a sophisticated experience for the present.
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project info:
name: LIAKO
designer: Saint of Athens | @saintofathens, ICD Designers | @icd.designers
architectural works: ICD Designers
concept & branding: Saint of Athens
lighting design: Ioannidis Lighting
custom works: Studio Obscoura, Nitsolas, 12 concept, Enka Moisiadis, Mexil, Ioannidis Lighting
photography: George Kaplanidis | @kaplanidis
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