02/06/2026
The collaborative regeneration study (, , ) for the historic “El Paso” stadium reimagines it as an open civic ground for sport, culture and everyday life.
Rather than replacing the existing stadium, the proposal works through careful and targeted interventions that preserve its atmosphere and identity while opening it more generously to the city.
At the heart of the masterplan is the transformation of the currently fenced perimeter into a continuous public park, reconnecting the stadium with the everyday life of Kallithea and reinforcing its role as a rare green breathing space within the dense urban fabric of Athens.
On the eastern side, the existing concrete bleachers are consolidated into a continuous structure, while new passages and inhabited galleries create spaces for movement, social interaction and community use throughout the week. New canopy additions improve comfort and protection for spectators.
The western stand introduces upgraded viewing infrastructure and outdoor training areas, while preserving and enhancing the running track through shaded and sheltered zones for everyday athletic use.
The proposal ultimately acts as both preservation and reinvention, demonstrating how existing sports infrastructure can evolve into an open and inclusive civic landscape deeply rooted in its community.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
K-STUDIO DESIGN TEAM
Dimitris Karampatakis, Giorgos Karampelas, Thibaud Stelmaszyk, Filippo Antonucci, Dimitris Eleftheriadis, Chrysanthi Roussou
STADIUM CONSULTANT
3D VISUALIZATION images