Foster + Partners transforms Thessaloniki’s historic FIX brewery
Foster + Partners unveils a masterplan to transform the iconic FIX brewery into a vibrant mixed-use waterfront destination in Thessaloniki, Greece. Commissioned by developers Dimand, the project repurposes the historic industrial site along the city’s western seafront, within walking distance of the center, introducing new homes, a hotel, cultural venues, and lively public spaces. The development is a central piece of Thessaloniki’s broader urban regeneration strategy.
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A CULTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT
The design celebrates the site’s history while incorporating modern architectural elements. Michael Jones, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners, describes the project as ‘a major catalyst for urban regeneration,’ emphasizing green public spaces, pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly routes, and civic amenities. Historic elements, such as red-brick facades, vaulted ceilings, and industrial-style windows, are preserved and reinterpreted, linking the brewery’s past with its future. A landscaped public square anchors the scheme, framed by greenery and a central water feature. The square connects the new hotel and residential buildings, whose terraces offer sea views and protected outdoor spaces that extend the interiors. Former industrial buildings are expected to host museums, galleries, and hospitality venues, establishing the site as a cultural nucleus for the city. Terraces and vaulted ceilings create fluid transitions between interior and exterior spaces, offering shade, privacy, and a connection to the public realm. By integrating nineteenth-century industrial vernacular with contemporary design, the project by the British international studio fosters a dialogue between history and modern living.
the iconic FIX brewery is set to turn into a vibrant mixed-use waterfront destination
the project introduces new homes, a hotel, cultural venues, and lively public spaces
the design celebrates the site’s history while incorporating modern elements