The new SYN.KA store in Tinos was
created to be a “signature building”. It is a
clear statement of the corporation to enhance
its presence in the islands of the Aegean
through the promotion of Cretan and local
products and by the creation of strong bonds
with the local markets.
The building develops linearly following the topography and the smooth inclination, simultaneously respecting the context
that is consisted of low height buildings and
solid volumes in the urban blocks. The
construction is a typical sample of steel structure. Steel was chosen due to its high durability and the standardization of the construction.
For the building to be better incorporated into
the context, local materials and textures were
selected for the cladding, with only the part of