Inauguration of the modern Apollo Business Centre office building created by LAMDA Development
Thursday, 16 September 2004
PRESS RELEASE
EGNATIA Insurance inaugurates the modern Apollo Business Centre office building created by LAMDA Development
On the occasion of the inauguration ceremony of the Apollo Business Centre office building, LAMDA Development extends its warmest wishes to EGNATIA Insurance Company and expresses confidence that the uniquely-designed complex will contribute to the companys further development.
The state-of-the-art Apollo Business Centre office building was developed by LAMDA Estate Development S.A., (a 100% owned subsidiary of LAMDA Development) and is the new location for the corporate headquarters of EGNATIA Insurance Company.
LAMDA Development is committed to the development of high-standard buildings that not only meet market demands, but also create new industry benchmarks. The Apollo Business Centre confirms our commitment in the best possible way: unique architecture, state-of-the-art specifications, functional use of space and a well-balanced unity with the building and its surrounding area, stated a LAMDA Development executive. We are certain that the Apollo Business Centre will house the business visions of EGNATIA Insurance and we wish the company continued success.
EGNATIA Insurance selected the Apollo Business Centre as its new headquarters since it offers numerous competitive advantages to the company and its employees, including:
Strategic Location
Located on Ethnikis Antistaseos Street in Halandri, the office complex is easily accessible from Kifissias Avenue and the Attiki Odos highway. It is also located only a short distance from the business and commercial centres of Halandri and Neo Psychiko.
Aesthetic perfection
The office complex combines elements of classic and modern architecture, with a ground floor atrium harmoniously uniting the original, restored listed building (a house built in 1932) with a new, modern, glass construction. As a result, maximum natural lighting is achieved for the interior of both buildings.
Functional interior design
LAMDA Estate Development gave particular attention to the selection of high quality and modern construction materials, as well as to the functional use of office space. The Apollo Business Centre comprises a ground floor, three storeys of office space as well as three underground levels: one with auxiliary space and two levels for 66 parking spaces. In addition, the building includes ramps for people with special mobility needs, two high quality elevators, which accommodate up to 10 people, and the latest fire and safety equipment and measures.
Natural surrounding environment
Special emphasis has been placed on the surroundings of the complex as well as the unity of the building with its natural surroundings, comprising a total of 3,000 square metres of urban and natural environment. Most of the area is landscaped with grass and plants, in accordance with a garden landscaping design, and incorporates pre-existing perennial trees.
The Apollo Business Centre is located at the junction of 72 Ethnikis Antistaseos Street and Agamemnonos Street in Halandri.
LAMDA Development
LAMDA Development S.A., listed on the main market of the Athens Stock Exchange, is a holding company investing in the development of land, sea and air infrastructure. Combining a strong entrepreneurial drive, specialist international expertise, expert management, powerful strategic allies (Deutsche Bank, EFG Bank Group, Hochtief, Bilfinger Berger, Strabag, Swissport International) and with the business credibility and financial strength of the Latsis Group, LAMDA Development shapes and connects the business areas it is active in, creating growth, reaping synergies and providing value to both its clients and shareholders.
Today, LAMDA Development is responding successfully to new challenges. At the forefront of exploiting numerous opportunities arising from regional developments, such as industry deregulation, the expanding Eurozone and the impact of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, LAMDA Development is leveraging its presence in Greece and neighbouring countries to play a leading role in the modernization and development of Southeastern Europe.
In the real estate sector, LAMDA Development has invested in a large portfolio of projects under development in Greece and Europe. Some of its major investments are: the Maroussi project involving the redevelopment of an area of approximately 210,000 sq.m. and includes the largest commercial and leisure centre in Greece with an area of more than 60,000 sq.m. of GLA and 90,000 sq.m. underground areas, a residential complex (the Maroussi Media Village for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games) and office buildings the Mediterranean Cosmos shopping and leisure centre in Thessaloniki, a residential complex in Bucharest, the VIP Flisvos Marina (Olympic VIP Marina of Athens) and numerous office buildings and residential complexes in key-locations of Athens.
For more information, please contact CIVITAS:
Pandora Lycouri: +30 210 6835 403; [email protected]
Nectaria Metrakou: +30 210 6835404; [email protected]