The end of the Greek Civil War resulted in thousands of impoverished Greeks leaving the countryside and relocating to Athens. This put a significant strain on the available housing in the city, which resulted in hurried development. Many of these projects were eyesores or had ongoing issues, however, a longbow-shaped building at the foot of Filopappou Hill was one of the success stories. In 1960, the Greek Ministry of Public Works hired Elli Vassilikioti to design a social housing project on the south slope of Filopappou Hill. Vassilikioti designed a…
