grand masoutis supermarket revamped by leaf architects studio

grand masoutis supermarket revamped by leaf architects studio
all images courtesy of leaf architects studio

thessaloniki, greece-based leaf architects studio was commissioned to redesign the façade of the grand masoutis supermarket. the store is located in a 1960s building, consisting of two main volumes with a footprint of 70×52 meters. primarily single level, the building’s southwest corner has three levels — intended for future uses.

panels detail 

because the supermarket needed to remain operational during the design process, it was decided fabrication and assembly would be completed mostly off-site. the façade consists of a series of wooden-slat panels, hung in succession next to one another. progressing towards the southwest corner components are oriented to an increasingly severe angle, giving the impression of a gradation. efficient and simple, the functional addition improves heat gain, and gives the store an aesthetic upgrade. 

video courtesy of leaf architects studio

front elevation

view from across the street 

looking up at the façade 

the southwest corner features the most obvious disruption from the overall form 

construction and assembly of components was completed off site to minimize disruption to business

each façade section is placed at a slightly different angle than the one before 

panels ‘open’ to provide shading and views towards surroundings 

the building’s southwest corner has an additional two floors 

elevations 

plan

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edited by: nick brink | designboom