According to Lamda Development, the Riviera Tower, the landmark skyscraper at the heart of the Hellinikon redevelopment, has reached the halfway point of construction and is already the tallest building in Greece. Upon completion, it will stand at 200 meters, making it one of the tallest seafront green residential skyscrapers in Europe.
Located on the Athens Riviera, the Riviera Tower is the first coastal green skyscraper in Greece and is designed by the renowned and award-winning architectural firm Foster + Partners, a global leader in the design of tall buildings.
High-rise architecture represents a modern urban planning approach that emphasizes vertical development, freeing up open space in cities—unlike the horizontal sprawl of past decades, which contributed to the loss of public and green spaces.
Innovative Construction Methods and Engineering Firsts
The foundation of the Riviera Tower was the most technically complex part of the project. It was constructed using a pioneering method applied for the first time in Greece, involving 316 piles, each 1 to 1.5 meters in diameter, reaching depths of 35 to 50 meters.
In another national first, specialized engineers, technicians, and workers completed the largest continuous concrete pour ever carried out in Greece, working in rotating 8-hour shifts for more than 40 consecutive hours without interruption.
The construction also features the first use in Greece of self-climbing working platforms with metal formwork, as well as a self-climbing protective screen for worker safety. Combined with self-climbing tower cranes, these innovations mark a new level of technological advancement and workplace safety in Greek high-rise construction.
A significant technical challenge is the pumping of concrete up to 200 meters high, as well as the production of high-performance C70/80 grade concrete, which meets stringent mechanical standards while being made from environmentally responsible materials, in alignment with sustainable development principles.
Reducing the Project’s Carbon Footprint
The project emphasizes sustainability through the use of materials with a low carbon footprint and high recycled content, minimizing environmental impact. All materials are selected based on documented environmental properties.
More than 800 workers, including over 100 engineers, are involved in the project daily. The construction team is supported by 20 specialized consulting teams working closely throughout both the supervision and implementation phases.
Health and safety are given top priority, with strict adherence to ISO 45001:2018 and the application of international best practices that go beyond standard site protocols.
All apartments in the Riviera Tower feature sea views, a core challenge of the architectural design. The residences include state-of-the-art features, smart building infrastructure, and premium eco-friendly materials that reflect modern living standards.
A New Architectural Vision for Athens
The Riviera Tower breaks from conventional skyscraper stereotypes, offering an open, forward-thinking architectural aesthetic. It sets a new design standard for high-rise living in Athens, drawing inspiration from international best practices while maintaining a connection to the horizontal urban model.
When completed, the Riviera Tower will be the first truly green residential high-rise in Greece—not just in terms of environmental certification, but in energy efficiency, water management, minimal carbon footprint, and the creation of a sustainable microclimate.
According to Lamda Development, all residences in the Riviera Tower have already been sold.