Agora Modiano, Greece

Agora Modiano is a is an architectural monument that was originally designed by Eli Modiano. It is a historic building of the 1920, central to the architectural fabric of Thessaloniki that has been brought back to life after lying dormant for more than 15 years. The lighting design of Agora Modiano, a monument that is inextricably linked with the concept of time, follows the principles of lighting Monuments and Historic Buildings.

Following the intention of the architect Mrs. Morfo Papanikolaou, to keep the character of the building as unchanged as possible, our biggest concern was not to injure by fixtures, the shell of the building as we would do with the skin of a living organism.

The interior lighting design of the Stoa with the central and side corridors, was also a challenge and an invitation to the new, as it dictated us to support the old architectural rhythm with the lighting but with modern fixtures. The lighting ought to be aesthetic and functional both during the day and at night! The lighting is to serve the new uses that will be included, respecting the style and character of the building and emphasizing the following process. The metallic coronation, 'royal' type, seems to be floating. This is an element that should be enhanced through lighting. For this reason, lamps with special technical characteristics were proposed that will be placed in such a way that they are not visible as bodies, but only as a lighting effect.

More specifically, for the lighting design of the interior we emphasized in strict symmetry and linear repetition. There are 2 more elements that are enhanced by the correct use (choice of type and positions) of hanging and wall-mounted lighting fixtures. The purpose of the lighting was to welcome the visitors inside and create an atmospheric interior for them to be.

At the back of our minds, we wanted a lighting that would bring the whole neighborhood to life, bringing it back to another era that would make it commercial and creative in the mornings, safe and romantic in the evenings!