The building located at the intersection of Venizelou and Ermou streets in Thessaloniki holds historical significance as the site of the assassination of Grigoris Lambrakis on May 27, 1963. It is a prominent structure built after the 1917 fire in the city's fireproof zone. The building follows a European architectural style, with an oval design at the junction of Venizelou and Spandonis streets. It served various commercial purposes over the years, including a famous patisserie on the ground floor during the 1960s, and later became a gym. 

The building is also tied to notable historical figures, such as Isaac Singer, the founder of the Singer sewing machine company. In recent years, however, it has stood vacant and abandoned, following the eviction of its ground-floor tenants. Despite a restoration permit issued in 2010, the project never came to fruition. A closer inspection of the roof reveals that the original design included a dome, a feature common in buildings of that era, but it was never completed, giving the building an unfinished appearance. After being sold to a Balkan company last year, the building remains neglected.

Concept 1
The first approach reimagines the building with a sleek, sculptural façade made from modern materials like glass and steel. The exterior will feature dynamic, fluid lines, while the interior will be updated with smart technologies. The space could be transformed into innovative co-working areas or creative studios, blending the building’s history with contemporary design.
Concept 2
The other restoration we suggest focuses on preserving the building’s historical European design, including its elegant oval shape and ornate details. The façade will be carefully restored to reflect its original character, while the interior will be adapted to modern uses, such as cultural events, cafés, or galleries, maintaining its legacy as a community space.