Mace and Jacobs have been appointed to manage the regeneration of the former Athens airport and the neighbouring coastal front, The Ellinikon
Mace and Jacobs have been appointed by Hellinikon S.A., a subsidiary of LAMDA Development S.A, as Program Management Consultant and Project Management Consultant for Buildings on the greatest regeneration investment ever in Greece.
The project will see the transformation of the six million square metre site into an iconic urban landscape that sets a new benchmark in sustainable and smart design. The two million square meter Metropolitan Park will sit right at the centre of the development and the green space will be one of the largest coastal parks in the world.
The scheme will enhance the area’s existing natural beauty and unique design features with an integrated urban development model consisting of iconic building structures and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Climate-positive design has been integrated throughout the project in order to increase energy efficiency, reduce overall energy use and minimise carbon emissions. By promoting biodiversity, active travel and incorporating electric vehicle facilities, the project hopes to make a positive impact on the environment.
Economy
Once completed, The Ellinikon will attract in excess of one million new tourists each year – putting Athens amongst the premier travel destinations in the world.
In terms of the local economy, the scheme will provide tens of thousands of jobs. During the construction stage, it is estimated that 10,000 jobs will be made available and 75,000 jobs (IOBE study, July 2016) during its maturity.
The joint venture
Mace and Jacobs will be managing the overall Program as well as the buildings portfolio. The latter will oversee the building of avant-garde structures: a sophisticated shopping complex, luxury retail, modern office space and the first high rise residential project in Athens.
Sustainable living
“Lamda is looking forward to capitalising on the expertise of Mace and Jacobs to provide overall Program Management Consultancy to The Ellinikon and assist our team in turning this great vision into reality.
“The joint talent and experience of Lamda and Mace Jacobs will ensure a successful timely delivery of a green, sustainable and smart city with excellent quality of life, exceptional landmark buildings and properties, while transferring knowledge, know-how and new construction techniques to the Greek market over the coming years,” said Lamda development CEO Odisseas Athanasiou.
Jacob’s people & places solutions senior vice president Europe and digital strategies Donald Morrison had the following comment:
“The Ellinikon is a landmark development for integrated sustainable living, and an exciting investment that will bring people to the area to work, socialise and vacation.”
‘New Greek city’
Jason Millett, Mace Consult CEO and Mace Group board member added:
“Our people bring extensive integrated project management and delivery experience in global re-development programs to support this exceptional opportunity to build a new Greek city. We will be working closely with the local supply chain in Greece to bring The Ellinikon vision to life and help grow career opportunities for local citizens in high-skilled jobs.”
“We are delighted to join forces with Jacobs and let our talented teams turn LAMDA’s vision of The Ellinikon into reality.”
“Our consultants bring decades of passion, innovation and hands-on delivery experience from around the world, and this is one of the most exciting urban regeneration projects that Europe has ever seen. As a pioneering luxury destination, The Ellinikon will substantially contribute to the repositioning of Athens and help shape the future of Greece as a world-leading tourist destination.”
