The Metropolitan Park is situated at the heart of the Ellinikon, covering an area of more than 2.000.000 m². It will be extended all the way from the coastal front to Vouliagmenis Ave., connecting the municipalities of Alimos, Glyfada and Argyroupoli/Hellinikon with the waterfront and providing adjacent residents easy park access.
Access to the park is made around the perimeter, from various entry points linking the project to surrounding areas and to the wider urban fabric. This ensures the connectivity of the park and its openness. The entrances are accordingly placed in the extension of the central highways, at key connection points to metro, tram and bus lines.
The design of the park focuses on highlighting the history of the former Ellinikon Airport and site while creating a vibrant green space.
Buildings of historical significance, such as the Saarinen building and the former eastern airport hangars, will be restored and transformed into buildings of cultural interest (exhibition centers & museums).
A major Promenade, 2,5 km in length, will stretch up from the waterfront to the hilltops overlooking the entire area, linking the Metropolitan Park with the coastal front, the beach, and the marina. The cape of Agios Kosmas, with its splendid church, will be one of the highlights along a pedestrian and cycling path in the coastal zone connecting the Park to Vouliagmenis Ave.
An abundance of leftover materials was reused, recycled, repurposed to reduce the project’s overall embodied carbon.
BIM software is used for the design of the above projects, following the highest international standards for quality, safety, security, comfort, and sustainability certifications.
As sustainability and environmental protection were among the key planning principles of The Ellinikon Project, it was no surprise that LDK Consultants, a leading company in sustainability consulting, undertook this challenging project.
Its team of experts is working to deliver optimum MEP design and ensure that the project’s environmental conditions and commitments are met during all stages.
LDK Consultants is a trusted partner of international funders, investors and policy makers and is contributing with its blend of expertise in engineering and policy advice; its constant collaboration with the public and private sector is undoubtedly promoting the sustainability of the economy and environment worldwide.
The Group’s Engineering department is working synergistically with its complementary departments of Energy, Environment and Water, Transport Infrastructure and Socioeconomic Development to provide wholistic sustainability consulting services.
LDK Consultants is a Group of consulting and engineering companies in 3 continents and offices in Greece, Belgium, Cyprus, Jordan, Kenya and Serbia.
