The property covers 355,000 sq.m. and is located 23km from the city center of Thessaloniki and 16km from the main port. The logistics complex will be developed in two phases, offering a total area of 120,000 sq.m.
Location: Thessaloniki
Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Premises (BSTDB)
The property is located within the HUB 26 complex, the first large-scale bioclimatic business park in Northern Greece, and is developed as a standalone, privately owned building that houses the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank. It is a green five-story building with a total surface area of 5,170 sq.m., certified with LEED Platinum. The design also includes a private courtyard of 400 sq.m. to promote the well-being and comfort of employees.
FIX
Across the approximately 25,000 sq.m. site, a vibrant new community will emerge through the development of a contemporary mixed-use destination incorporating cultural, wellness and hospitality facilities, residences, retail and food & beverage offerings, as well as extensive publicly accessible green spaces.
The redevelopment includes the restoration and adaptive reuse of the three listed heritage complexes alongside the construction of two new buildings, all connected by shared underground parking facilities.
The masterplan has been designed by the internationally renowned architectural practice Foster + Partners.
Specifically, Complex 1 will accommodate a boutique hotel complemented by comprehensive wellness facilities. The listed building is being restored and transformed into a hotel with a total gross floor area of approximately 7,000 sq.m. The hotel will operate under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, one of the world’s leading hospitality brands, and will feature spa and hammam facilities, food and beverage venues, a microbrewery and conference facilities. The architectural design has been prepared by Georges Batzios Architects.
At Complex 2, owned by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, culture will play a central role in shaping the area’s new identity. This listed complex will become home to MOMus – Museum of Modern Art, housing the internationally acclaimed Kostakis Collection, one of the world’s most important collections of Russian avant-garde art. The complex will also accommodate the State Orchestra of Thessaloniki, providing it with a permanent home that reflects its artistic significance and long-standing contribution to Greek cultural life. The architectural design is being developed by ASPA KST Architects.
The third listed building, is the former bottling plant of the historic brewery and was originally designed by the renowned Greek architect Takis Zenetos. Dating back to 1959, the building is being transformed into a mixed-use destination, with the architectural design undertaken by Foster + Partners.
The redevelopment also includes the construction of two new bioclimatic buildings designed by Foster + Partners, creating a contemporary architectural dialogue with the site’s industrial heritage.
One of these buildings will comprise 95 residences, distinguished by their contemporary design, functional layouts, energy efficiency and high quality of living. The approximately 19,800 sq.m. residential building will rise over nine floors and provide 147 parking spaces for residents.
The second new building will house a five-star hotel, offering a premium hospitality experience. The hotel will also operate under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand and will feature 153 guest rooms, contemporary public areas and leisure facilities, delivering the signature hospitality experience for which Hilton is renowned.
HUB 26
HUB 26, the first, large-scale, sustainable business park in Northern Greece, is located at the Western entrance of Thessaloniki, across from the historic former FIX brewery premises. The new hub is an innovative space for business activity, targeting national and multinational companies as well as financial institutions.
ALDI Logistics Center- Sindos I
DIMAND was appointed with the reconstruction of the logistics centre in Thessaloniki, in order to adjust it to the needs of the client for temporary use.
The reconstruction works included new organization of the internal space, changes to fire compartments, addition of loading docks and parking areas, structural reinforcement and the addition of refrigerated storage areas, as house-in-house construction.
The new logistics centre consisted of storage areas of different temperatures suitable for full product line, recreation spaces, sanitary areas, changing rooms, mechanical installation areas.
ALDI Logistics Center – Sindos II
Larger than large… The ALDI HELLAS project was the largest logistics development of the country, based on high international standards.
DIMAND has been appointed with the development of the new ALDI logistics centre in Thessaloniki and the corporate headquarters of ALDI Hellas, in cooperation with the designers (ATP, ARCH LAB, TTA, LDK, Karanasios & Co).
The services included Design Management, Project Management (during soil stabilization and construction works) Quality Control, Invoice Verification, Permit Management (construction and operation permits, including deviation from fire protection requirements and installation permit for PV panels) and Subsidies Management.
The building complex comprises storage areas of different temperatures suitable for full product line, staff facilities, technical plants, the corporate headquarters of ALDI Hellas and the regional headquarters (Northern Greece) in two separate wings of the complex, as well as parking facilities, waste disposal area and railway canopy for future train connection. The design included a future truck service area with truck wash facilities, including fuel station (permit only).