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Il Buco, Athens

In the heart of Athens, restaurants, taverns, bars, nightclubs and theaters line the streets of chic district, Psirri. Often described as the Soho of Athens. But surely one can endure the competition with such an interior design!  Although there is not much complexity to it, what makes it appealing is its simple, modern design where it seems as if a magic wand has united the black simplicity with the diminished maximalism of old Athens in this neoclassical building in which Il Buco is located.

Il Buco owner Lucas Papaspirou selected Athens-based design studios Dionisis+Kirki of Workshop and  SOTOVIKIS + B for the interior design of his Italian restaurant.  The design studio has accomplished the creation of a modern, homely dining room feel with ample of space between the tables. A calming and modern space for those that like to keep it clean and simple, whilst feeling like you are almost sitting at the dining table in your own home. By Marcia Argyriades of Yatzer. Photos © Vassilis Makris.