Prime Terraces. An innovatively stylish development of nine apartments. three townhouses, and four penthouses, close to the sea in the prime Athens suburb of Glyfada. A visually refined modern complex created by renowned Greek architects ISV, which expresses their distinctive blend of functionality and human aesthetic. Prime Terraces offers a definitive contemporary setting for the sophisticated modern lifestyle, and the need to balance work and home, pressure and leisure, activity and tranquillity.
Cool, clean design in an exclusive neighbourhood.
The residences are split between two buildings united by integrity of design: the one long and low of classical elegance and austerity the other in contrast, tending to the cube, more playful. One building stands slightly higher than the other and further forward, the alignment creating a subtle interplay and balance, which is counterpointed by ingenuity in the lines of construction. The use of glass balustrades creates a sense of lightness and transparency. allowing enjoyment of the views from within the building. Tinted glass windows suggest coolness and depth, privacy and intimacy. The principal balconies of all residences are at the front of the buildings and face south, towards the sea. Interior hardwood flooring extends onto the balconies so that living space merges effortlessly with the natural environment.
As a suburb of Athens, Glyfada is among the most desirable, enjoying all the sophistication of the modern capital city – the shops, the restaurants and nightspots – but without the oppression of crowded and polluted streets.
Glyfada is alive, a fresh place by the sea, well-planned, with wide, tree-lined streets. It is spacious, an aspirational place to live.
The ancients recognized the area’s special gifts. Today’s Athenians know it for its welcoming beaches, its four marinas – one of which is home to a small fishing fleet that lands a daily catch – and its excellent sports and recreation facilities, including the superb Donald Harradine-designed Glyfada Golf Course.
Benefitting from recent enhancements in transport, Glyfada is now one of the best-connected suburbs of the city. Numerous bus routes and the new tram service head in all directions, with frequent sen/ices to central Athens, Piraeus and the airport.
Top quality luxury fittings
Elegance, individuality and convenience. Kitchens and bathrooms are fitted with designer units and fittings from top names. Individual owners may choose specific layouts to meet their precise needs.
Security
All residences are fitted with paneled security doors and a choice of video entryphones for visitor access.
Ceilings
Interior design is enhanced by selective use of suspended ceilings and concealed lighting.
Air Conditioning
Discreet air-conditioning and ventilation ducting buried within the walls. Each residence has independent air-conditioning and hot water systems, the latter provided by a combination of solar panels and internal boilers.
Home Automation
For ease of operation all dwellings will be equipped with smart systems for fingertip control of shutters, lighting, sound, balcony awnings and air-conditioning.
Service bedroom
Most of the Emerald Terraces dwellings benefit from an independent service bedroom in the basement, equipped with ensuite WC, shower and kitchenette.
Garden design is by landscape architects
Planted rock gardens and glittering water features bring elegance and a playful touch of sophistication to the entrances to both buildings.
Hardwood floors of exceptional quality extend from living rooms out onto the wide balconies, creating a unity between the interior and exterior spaces of the dwellings.
Energy Saving and Sustainability
Modern devices and equipment ensure comfort and respect for the environment. At a simple level these include rainwater collection tanks for use in the gardens and green spaces, and solar panels for hot water.
Underfloor heating in all spaces creates background warmth while keeping down energy costs. Environmentally friendly design features such as reflective glass and brises
soleil reduce solar heat gain. The use of advanced-technology aluminum frames and thermo I acoustic-insulating glass for balcony doors attenuates noise and seasonal heat loss/gain. Stylish LED track lighting accentuates the interior design and saves energy.
Electricity
Back-up generators safeguard against power cuts, providing secondary emergency power for lighting in public spaces, doors. lifts and heating systems.
Gas
Optional mains gas connection to all homes.
