Ek magazine is a monthly issue, with 25 years of experience in the architectural press of our country, which through presentations of selected buildings, articles and tributes, presents modern architecture and design to professionals and a wider informed public. *

We list several works that we have supplied the special compatible mortars and other materials, which have been presented in the magazine, due to their importance and innovation. We are proud of every project we have participated in and very happy for the ones that have been published in Ek magazine, which we will present to you in this tribute.

Monastery of the Revelation of St. John The Theologian at Patmos

The Holy Monastery of the Apocalypse of St. John the Theologian in Patmos, in addition to being considered one of the most important monasteries, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The history of the Holy Monastery is long and starts from 95 AD, when the Vision of the Apocalypse was revealed to Saint John in the cave. Due to its importance and antiquity, the restoration of the Holy Monastery has always been of paramount importance. The study for the restoration and functional upgrade of the Holy Monastery of the cave of the revelation was commissioned in 1988, and the 2nd cycle of work was completed in 2014. Our company, Dalkafouki Oikos, in full cooperation with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Dodecanese, supplied ready water for the project cement-free mortars, ready-made cement-free grout, volcanic earth, hydraulic lime as well as water-based paint.

The issue of Ek magazine in which you can find the tribute of the Holy Monastery of the Apocalypse is: 210 September 2016

More information about the project you can find here

Restoration of a traditional house and conversion in the guest house “Melanopetra”

This traditional house is in the mountainous settlement of Emporio, a traditional settlement within the island of Nisyros. In the center of the settlement there is a stone house which was built in the middle of the 19th century, is two-storey and has an internal walled courtyard. Our company undertook the restoration of the house through the supply of lime mortar. The traditional building was converted into a guest house, which has been operating since then and is called Melanopetra.

The issue of ek mag in which you can find the tribute of the stone house is: 204 February 2016

More information about the project you can find here

Guest House website: https://www.melanopetra.gr/index_en.php

Villa Bordeaux

Villa Bordeaux is an imposing listed building in the center of Fira, with its special burgundy color that sets it apart. The building has the characteristics of a landmark, not only because of its central location, but also because of its architecture. It is considered a prominent historic building with extensive surrounding space. The restoration of the building was done with ready compatible hydraulic lime mortars without cement and with breathable coatings and paints without cement mixing. It is worth mentioning that Villa Bordeaux operates as a hotel.

The issue of ek magazine in which you can find the tribute of the stone house is: 222 November 2017 The Hotel Issue

You can find more information about the project here

Hotel website: https://vbs.gr/

Hydrama Hotel

In Drama in 1924, the first tobacco warehouse named Spierer was built by the Austrian architect Konrand Von Vilas, taking its name from the Swiss tobacco manufacturer Herman Spierer. It is a historical monument of industrial architecture. The old tobacco warehouse was converted into a luxury 5-star hotel. The name of the hotel is Hydrama Hotel and it is located just five minutes from the center of Drama. Our company supplied ready-made natural hydraulic lime mortars, joints, grouts, plasters for the restoration of this building.

The issue of ek mag in which you can find the tribute of the stone house is: 220 September 2017

You can find more information about the project here

Hotel website: https://www.hydramagrandhotel.gr/en/

Nesea Boutique Apartments

The guesthouses are in the center of Hydra and were built around the 19th century. They are typical examples of local architecture. The renovation of this building was carried out to highlight the characteristics of the building in combination with meeting the needs of a modern hospitality space. For the needs of the renovation, our company supplied the project with lime paints which give great perspiration and have antibacterial properties.

The issue of ek mag in which you can find the tribute of the stone house is: 252 November 2020 The Hotel Issue

Guest house website: https://www.neseahydra.com/en/

National Theatre

The National Theater was built as the Royal Theater in 1891. The building was designed by German architect Ernesto Ziller, who was inspired by the Renaissance style. It was first renovated in 1930-1931. It contributed significantly to the revival of ancient drama while also being a living theatrical museum. Today the building is classified as listed and is completely renovated. The domes of the theater were restored with materials of our company and specifically, with ready-made mortar without cement, high breathability and suitable durability, due to the sensitive ceiling paintings.

You can find more information about the project here

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