Divercity were invited to design the bistro & bar area of the revamped Hytra Restaurant & Bar on the 6th floor of Onassis CulturalCentre Athens.

The Onassis Cultural Centre (designed by French practice, Architecture Studio) is a cultural hub with an emphasison contemporary cultural expression, the support of Greek artists and the cultivation of international collaborations.

It hostsevents across the whole spectrum of the arts, from theatre, dance and music to the visual arts and the written word.

Hytra, whichis Greek for "kettle", features OCC's existing gourmet Michelin star restaurant and a new bar bistro with a contemporary take on traditionalGreek dishes.

Hytra is an inherent part of OCC and nurtures an important bond between the Centre and Athenians.The brief set out the need to create a vibrant, social space that would appeal to visitors both throughout the day and after a performance.

The design strategy was inspired by Hytra's emphasis on locally sourced, fresh Greek ingredients, which is the basis of Greek cuisine.

Referencing traditional Greek basket weaving and the farmer's collection basket, the main feature of the design is a central bar with dining,which gathers visitors together around it.

P r o j e c t  d e t a i ls

Title: Hytra, on the sixth floorof Onassis Cultural Centre

Type: Bar & Restaurant

Location: Athens

Architectural design: Divercity

Interior Design consultant: Sophia Vantaraki

Ιndustrial design consultant (architectural design): Vassilis Gianoulatos

Lighiting: L4A

Construction: TENSOR

Photos: Anna Stathaki