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COSMOTE TV Building

COSMOTE TV Building
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OTE GROUP

OTE Group is the largest technology company in Greece. It is one of the top three listed companies with respect to capitalization, in the Athens Stock Exchange and is also listed in the London Stock Exchange. In 2021, OTE Group employed approximately 10,500 people in Greece.

Sustainable growth is an integral part of OTE Group's business strategy, as the sustainable growth principles are integrated into its operation. Key priorities include improvement of the Group’s environmental and social footprint, as well as equal access for all citizens to the digital opportunities of the future.

COSMOTE is the unified commercial brand for all the products and services of the Group and its key message is ‘a better world for all’. Its mission is to bring technological capabilities to all, so that everyone can make full use of all the opportunities of today, while also building a better tomorrow.

Read more: www.ote.grwww.cosmote.gr.


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Objective Action


With the continuous expansion of the clientele and the development of the services offered, Cosmote TV wanted to cover its housing needs for Studios and at the same time offer a better working environment to the employees. Following the OTE Group's environmental strategy and the management's commitment to planning and implementing projects in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, a state-of-the-art building with television studios and office spaces was created in Nea Kifissia.

OTE Estate undertook and implemented the complete renovation of an old building complex and its transformation into a state-of-the-art television studio building, taking into account international standards and specific design requirements.

The design of COSMOTE TV's "green" building was done in an environmentally responsible way, aiming at improved performance indicators, such as energy consumption, but also perfectly tolerable to zero environmental impacts. As a result, the building is the first building of special specifications (production of television programs - Studios) in Greece that has international certification according to LEED and indeed at the GOLD level, by the American Green Building Council (USGBC).
 

 

Target Audience

Employees, society, customers

 

Duration


Start year: 2017

Year of completion: 2019
 


Description


OTEestate ended up choosing the building in Nea Kifisia, which has been owned by OTE Group since 1970 and remained unused before its reconstruction began.

OTE Group companies:

The company COSMOTE TV TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS & SERVICES S.A. with the distinctive title "COSMOTE TV PRODUCTIONS"), its main activity is the production and exploitation, in Greece and / or abroad, in any way, of programs and any kind of audiovisual content, intended for the operation of pay TV, as well as the cooperation with television operators for broadcasting coded programs.

"OTE REAL ESTATE COMPANY", with the distinctive title OTEestate, is a subsidiary company of the OTE Group, to which all of OTE's real estate has been transferred, for the purpose of its management and exploitation. It was established in 1995 and is active in the development, exploitation and management of the entire portfolio, as well as in covering the housing needs of the OTE Group. In addition, it provides management services for construction projects and operational support for spaces, projects and facilities (Facility & Property Management and Space Management). 

History:

The construction of the complex began in 1970 and parts of it were gradually completed with new constructions until 1988.

The complex functioned as the Printing Center of OTE's Yellow Pages, serving the entire country.

Building Data & Challenges

The complex consists of 3 independent buildings, which communicate with each other.

Plot: 7,800 sq.m Interior spaces: 6,100 sq m which include:

Production areas for television programs for 3 Studios

Technical and production support areas

Office spaces

Spaces for relaxation, for the public, for journalists

Supporting infrastructure areas of the complex
 


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Impact on Society

With respect for the environment and society, the new building upgrades the urban environment, while at the same time strengthening the local market.

The production areas of television programs are designed and equipped with modern high-performance systems, leaving satisfaction and an excellent experience for employees and guests.

Employees develop in a modern and ecological environment with a high feeling of satisfaction for the workplace conditions.



Initiative Location

Nea Kifisia, Athens


Working with Organization

ΟΤΕ Estate


Workers Participation

The employees participated from the building design phase, giving the specific requirements of the spaces according to their use. The result is fully adapted to the needs of the work with respect for the environment and society. There is employee satisfaction with the quality of facilities and working conditions.


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Benefits for Οrganization


The "sustainable building":

It ensures excellent working conditions

It applies the full range of sustainable development principles

It uses environmentally friendly building materials

Saves natural resources

It causes zero or completely tolerable impact on the environment, in construction and operation--it is energy efficient

It contributes to the reduction of harmful CO2 emissions

It improves the work culture of users

Creates a healthy and safe indoor environment

It strengthens the corporate image and the environmental policy

Facilitates the use of bicycles

Aesthetically upgrades the surrounding area

It upgrades the area of Kifissia and strengthens the local market and economy

Energy & Atmosphere

21% reduction in energy consumption compared to the reference building (category B according to KENAK) and 23% reduction compared to the requirements of the ASHRAE 90.1 standard.

Energy upgrade of the shell (external thermal insulation) to maintain the temperature of the interior spaces, without losses and unnecessary use of air conditioning

Placement of a modern and highly aesthetic façade on the external faces of the building complex to reduce solar radiation & achieve energy savings

Supply and installation of high performance air conditioning units for all areas.

Installation of low electricity consumption LED lighting in the areas and central lighting control and lighting control in WCs with presence sensors

Installation of solar collectors for heating domestic water

Materials, Resources & Water Management

Selection of materials with recycled content and materials produced or mined within Greece

Collection of rainwater for watering the surrounding area and planting with low watering requirements

Reduction and control of drinking water consumption, through the installation of low-consumption faucets

Quality of Indoor Environment

Application of a special acoustic study and use of special absorbent materials in order to meet the special acoustic requirements of the production areas.

Providing pre-conditioned fresh air to create high quality indoor conditions, contributing to a sense of satisfaction. (Increased supply over the minimum requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1). Air quality control through CO2 measurement sensors

Exclusion of toxic materials during construction (eg adhesives) Naturally lit areas and ensuring a view to the outside area Ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities

 




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