PwC Greece, responding to the trends of the new era, invests in innovative spaces that promote a flexible work experience for its people.
In a press conference held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Moxy Athens City hotel, it announced the lease of its new state-of-the-art offices in the Amarousi area. The high-level design, the principles of sustainability and well-being that are incorporated, make the building complex a new architectural point of reference, with the signature of the AS.P.A. architectural office. Design.
The development of the project, which will be completed in 2024, has been undertaken by DIMAND, one of the largest Greek real estate development companies, specializing in bioclimatic buildings.
DIMAND is going to erect a building with a total area of ​​22,550 sq.m. on a privately-owned plot of land that it recently acquired through its subsidiary, Insignio M.A.E. The property is located in a prime location, at 65 Kifissias Avenue, in Marousi, and it is going to be certified according to international LEED and WELL standards as it will meet all sustainability requirements.
PwC Greece shared its vision for the future of work and the professional services market, as shaped by global trends. For its part, DIMAND presented the design for the development of the new state-of-the-art offices.
The CEO of PwC Greece, Marios Psaltiscommented: “The new offices accelerate our transition to a new operating model, echo our strong growth trajectory and confirm our commitment to the continuous development of our people and the services we offer. At the same time, they contribute to the achievement of our climate goals neutrality”.
The CEO of DIMAND, Dimitris Andriopoulosmade the following statement: “It is an honor but also a great challenge for us to develop perhaps one of the most iconic buildings in the region that will house the executives of a leading company like PwC. Our goal is to create yet another modern bioclimatic complex that it will be a landmark for the area and, at the same time, a working environment worthy of its people. buildings we develop”.
PwC innovates with the new flexible work experience
The new building will enhance the hybrid employment model that the company already implements by creating a flexible, environmentally sustainable, innovative and exciting workplace that focuses on employee experience and empowering collaboration.
This experience is based on the diversity of the spaces (auditoriums, libraries, indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, relaxation areas, etc.), the ability to switch their use according to the needs of the employees and the interaction between the teams. People are encouraged to work, interact and congregate in the zones of the building that best suit their work needs and the task at hand.
The new offices also include specially configured, collaborative hosting spaces for clients, partners, as well as for educational institutions and research programs, etc., actively supporting the company’s strategy of providing high-quality holistic solutions.
Marios Psaltis continues: “The world of work is changing. So is the concept of ‘office’. At PwC, we go from theory to practice. We design the workplaces of the future to improve the everyday working life of our people and support them to work in new ways. We create a vibrant, state-of-the-art workplace, centered on sustainability and people, and introduce a new, interactive work experience. We offer our colleagues a pleasant and flexible environment that promotes trust, collaboration, the creativity.
In the new space, the connection of entrepreneurship and innovation is strengthened with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for the market and society on the one hand and building trust on the other, thus fulfilling our global strategy, The New Equation.
PwC’s strategic priorities
The implementation of the “New Equation” strategy foresees the strengthening of the company with new skills that respond to the emerging needs of the market and the development of new organizational structures that promote collective knowledge and the exploitation of the opportunities created by the use of technology. In the same context, the creation of satellite offices throughout Greece is included with the aim of contributing to the development of local ecosystems and the attraction and development of domestic talent, providing employment opportunities in large international projects from different regions of the country.
At the same time, PwC Greece is committed to the evolution of its corporate culture to an even more human-centered and diverse one and to upgrading the skills of all its employees through continuous investments in training, infrastructure and tools as well as the implementation of practices that support the well-being of people and facilitate work-life balance.
Design of high architecture with a focus on the sustainability and well-being of people in the working environment by the signature of DIMAND
The complex will consist of two four-level buildings facing each other, with a total area of ​​22,550 sq.m. and will have underground parking and other auxiliary spaces.
An uncovered green space is being developed between the buildings, which will function as a core of social and recreational activities as well as a rest area for employees.
Special care has been taken for the lighting and ventilation in all work areas, while emphasis has also been placed on the acoustic study in order to achieve the ideal indoor conditions.
Gardens with Mediterranean vegetation are hosted in the open space and on the roof.
Source: Capital
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