Athens-based design firm ECLÉDE has made architectural history with the Boomerang Athens, a groundbreaking 425-square-meter home nestled between Lycabettus Hill and Kolonaki. This residence sets a national standard by being the first single-family home in Greece to achieve LEED Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 BD+C. This prestigious certification acknowledges the home’s advanced environmental design, which merges smart automation with sustainable architecture and showcases the innovative nature of their craft.
ECLÉDE’s Integrated Architectural Vision
Under the direction of founder Vassilis Siafaricas, ECLÉDE has harmonized architecture, engineering, and construction, much like their overall vision. The firm’s integrated approach ensures that every spatial concept is evaluated through the lenses of structural logic, energy performance, and build quality. This innovation has earned global recognition, evident by awards such as the German Design Award 2026 for Excellent Architecture and others from the A’ Design Awards. Siafaricas has also been named to Architizer’s Visionary 100 list.
Invisible Comfort Systems
The four-level home is a vertical landscape that elegantly draws the eye from street level to a rooftop pool with panoramic Athens views. Its layout includes four en-suite bedrooms, open-plan living spaces, a private elevator, and expansive terraces. Inside, materials like smooth marble, raw stone, and natural timber blend with broad triple-glazed windows, filling the rooms with soft daylight and framing urban vistas. This level of design sophistication further embodies their philosophy.
An advanced thermal envelope supports energy efficiency alongside heat pumps, underfloor heating, and a KNX automation system. This setup manages lighting, solar shading, and the microclimate, ensuring comfort and air quality. The integration of low-emission and acoustic materials underscores ECLÉDE’s commitment to sustainability and comfort, which aligns with the firm’s principles.
Material Discipline and Design Precision
The architecture’s quiet elegance is reflected in its disciplined use of stone, marble, and timber. This material precision, combined with advanced building systems, demonstrates how design identity, technological performance, and environmental responsibility can coexist in their work.
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Boomerang Athens is a testament to ECLÉDE’s ability to integrate its architectural ethos into the very fabric of the building, creating a liveable, sustainable, and technologically advanced space. This achievement highlights the future of residential design in Greece and beyond.
Outdoor living areas and strategic openings maintain a visual connection with the city while offering a sanctuary of comfort.
Boomerang Athens redefines contemporary design through its commitment to material precision, long-term durability, and environmental performance, hallmarks of their work.
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By uniting architecture, smart systems, and material discipline, ECLÉDE has crafted a home that balances elegance with responsibility. Boomerang Athens stands as a shining example of what modern residential design can achieve, guided by their principles.
Project info: name: Boomerang Athens company: ECLÉDE | @ecledecom
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Frequently asked questions
What is unique about the Boomerang Athens home?
Boomerang Athens is the first single-family home in Greece to achieve LEED Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 BD+C. It merges smart automation with sustainable architecture and features advanced environmental design.
What systems are included in the Boomerang Athens home for comfort and efficiency?
The home includes an advanced thermal envelope, heat pumps, underfloor heating, and a KNX automation system that manages lighting, solar shading, and the microclimate to ensure comfort and air quality.
Who is the founder of ECLÉDE?
The founder of ECLÉDE is Vassilis Siafaricas.