The Blue Condominium of Exarcheia

The Blue Condominium is a modernist residential building in Exarcheia consisting of two connected six-story structures at the corner of Zaimi and Stournari streets. It holds 37 apartments with separate entrances, shared roof areas, storage spaces, and appliances imported from Switzerland that represented 1930s innovation in home living.

The building was constructed in 1932 by architect Kyriakos Panagiotakos and served military intelligence purposes during World War II and the Metaxas regime. It later suffered bombing damage during the December 1944 conflict that affected its lower floors.

The building gained recognition from Le Corbusier when he visited Athens for the International Congress of Modern Architecture. This acknowledgment helped establish it as an important example of contemporary design in the city.

The building sits at a prominent corner intersection in the Exarcheia neighborhood, making it easy to find and view from the street. Most of the exterior and some interior common areas can be seen, but residential units and roof spaces remain private and are not open to visitors.

The facade still bears bullet holes and blast damage from the 1944 combat around its lower sections. These visible marks serve as physical reminders of the difficult period the city endured.

Location: Athens

Inception: 1932

Architects: Kyriakos Panagiotakos

GPS coordinates: 37.98660,23.73544

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01