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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
The SNFCC was created thanks to an exclusive grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, which delivered it to the Greek State upon completion. SNFCC Single Member S.A. is a public-benefit nonprofit organization responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and the Stavros Niarchos Park while developing and organizing its own series of cultural, educational, environmental and sports activities. It is supervised by the Greek Ministry of Finance.
Redefinig Public Space
The SNFCC and the Stavros Niarchos Park design and construction have significantly contributed to the revitalization of Athens’ Kallithea neighborhood and the Faliro Delta waterfront area after years of neglect.
The high-quality events and activities organized, realized and hosted at the SNFCC, as well as the staff and collaborators’ professionalism, have made the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center a reference point in the greater Athens area, redefining the concept of public space.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a public space open to all, without any barriers.
Architectural Landmark
Designed by the architectural firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the SNFCC is a donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). In February 2017, upon the completion of its construction, the SNF delivered the SNFCC to the Greek State and society. SNFCC has earned significant architectural distinctions, including the 2018 Award for International Excellence of the Royal Institute of British Architects – RIBA.
Sustainability Hub
Sustainability has been an integral component and a priority of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center since its original inception. This sustainability mandate is reflected upon every aspect of the SNFCC, emerging as a new paradigm in terms of construction, operation, and maintenance of public places and infrastructures.
Committed to being open to all, the SNFCC has been designed to be fully accessible to persons with disabilities. In addition, many educational programs are been organized to encourage collaboration among children with and without disabilities.
People aged over 65 with minor mobility impairments comprise another group for which the SNFCC has designed programs.
Learn more about the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center at SNFCC.org
Field Of Life: A Community Hub In The Making
Field of Life was born out of the common vision of ISN with Panagiotis Giannakis to create a multipurpose space offering sports, educational, and recreational activities to all young people. The organization aspires to provide a safe refuge and a creative home base for every child and teenager, especially those who have limited access to such opportunities.
A brand-new area of 5,300 sq.m. will be built in the Nikaia neighborhood of Athens, where Panagiotis Giannakis was born and raised, to host Field of Life’s activities. The facility will comprise indoor and outdoor recreation areas and study spaces, sports facilities including a swimming pool, basketball and football courts, entertainment halls, a music production studio, and the organization’s offices.
The Field of Life aims to offer children aged 6-17 development opportunities, valuable experiences, and a series of character empowerment skills such as self-discipline and self-confidence.
After school, children will be able to visit Field of Life in Nikaia and take part in the programs. A hot meal will be waiting for the children upon arrival, and afterward, teachers will help them with their homework. Then it’s time to play; basketball, volleyball, running, climbing, swimming, and a lot more await.
The facility is scheduled to start welcoming children in the first half of 2024. Until then, a series of organized events are expected to be hosted throughout Nikaia.
For more information, please visit: gipedozois.org