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June 7, 2024

Piraeus Tower reawakens and officially opens its doors after almost five decades of dormancy

We’re incredibly excited that the redevelopment of the iconic Piraeus Tower, at the heart of Europe’s biggest passenger port in Athens, has reached completion; with an official opening ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, held on Tuesday June 4, 2024.
Tall illuminated building from which blue light beams radiate across the night sky

Construction of the famous tower originally commenced in 1972, with the building frame reaching completion in 1974 but the project was never formally completed.

The building’s reimagining was initiated by Piraeus Tower S.A., a joint venture of Cante Holdings Ltd (DIMAND and EBRD) and PRODEA Investments, in July 2020, when the developer embarked on a 99-year concession of the tower from the Municipality of Piraeus.

In addition to an extensive internal reconfiguration and refurbishment, the landmark tower features a brand-new exterior façade. Rising to 88 metres, over 22 storeys, the completed ‘green’ office and commercial building is set to achieve ‘Platinum’ certification under the LEED international sustainability standard.

McBains provided lender’s technical advisory services to Alpha Bank and independent certifier services to the Municipality of Piraeus.

High‑rise glass building stands in the foreground overlooking a harbour with ferries near the shore
Tall modern building illuminated in bright red lights overlooking harbour at sunset
Tall building overlooking harbour at sunrise