How a space that once housed a shoe factory in the western suburbs has been transformed into a modern penthouse that is making waves in prestigious international design magazines. The visionary behind this remarkable change is Kris Basias, a lighting designer and entrepreneur

The journey began about two years ago when Kris Basias, a distinguished lighting designer, discovered a location in Western Attica that he decided to convert into his workshop.

Originally, it was a purely commercial building where Basias occupied one floor while the others housed various successful craft businesses.

A chance visit to the shoe workshop on the top floor sparked a turning point for him, prompting him to leave Kolonaki, where he had been living, and ultimately decide to transform this industrial space into a uniquely aesthetic loft.

“I was looking for a new space for the production and offices of my company, and when I visited this building, I immediately realized it would be perfect to convert the offices into my personal living space while having my company downstairs so that I could just go upstairs when I finish instead of driving home. I appreciated the fact that in the afternoon, when the others finish their work, there’s absolute silence due to the industrial zone—no one else lives here but me,” he recalls.

“Transforming an industrial space into a home is quite common abroad! When I saw the square footage and the view of all of Athens before me, I made the big decision. A few days later, I signed the contract.”

Basias’s incredible loft bears no resemblance to its former industrial self. The only remnants of its previous use are the small craft businesses still operating on the other floors.

The loft has become an open space featuring a bedroom, living room, dining area, and kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art appliances.

Instead of a bedroom door, there’s merely a blue velvet curtain that separates the more personal area from the rest of the home.

The master bathroom combines marble with tiles, featuring unique artwork and offers double installations—from sinks to the shower. It even has its own balcony.

The entire home showcases unique works of art and boasts an astonishing view of the Acropolis and Aegina.

The terrace has been transformed into a roof garden complete with an outdoor dining area, two lounges, sunbathing loungers, and an outdoor kitchen.

The Greek of Louis Vuitton
Kris Basias, founder of the creative studio CHRIS BASIAS based in Athens, is a well-established lighting designer whose creations have graced some of the world’s most iconic spaces. His latest success is a lighting fixture he designed for Louis Vuitton. What does this mean? His design can be found in various Louis Vuitton boutiques worldwide, in the luxury stores of this global fashion giant known for its high sales and constant collaboration with promising new artists.

“The LVMH Group discovered me at the Euroluce exhibition in Milan. They got my email, we communicated, but since they were using a different name, I didn’t realize who the client was. They kept asking me to send designs, and it was only later that they informed me it was for Louis Vuitton and that my designs would go to Paris for approval from the company’s President. I started by creating lighting for Louis Vuitton’s jewelry store in Riyadh, which is the first LV jewelry store in the world with a separate entrance from the boutique. We’re talking about a masterpiece! Since then, they’ve been showcased in boutiques across Italy, Saudi Arabia, and as far away as China.”

All of his fixtures are handmade and crafted by skilled artisans using materials such as brass, Greek marble, glass, wood, and other metals.

His creations can be found in Zaha Hadid’s buildings, the Porsche skyscraper in Miami, and in boutiques of the Berluti brand.