3. CONCEPT‐dialectic with the present and the past,
nature and art
This diploma project proposes the design of a
Sustainable Music Academy in the center of Athens.
The plot that was selected to host this use is adjacent to
the park of Academy of Plato, one of the most
important historic and spiritual sites of Athens related
to the life and work of the great ancient greek
philosopher Plato. The diploma proposes the design of
the music school as an Open All‐day Cultural Music
Center that refers to the park and promotes its cultural
rival.
1. Sustainable Music Academy in the center of Athens
and redesign of the park of Academy of Plato.
Diploma project. November 2008 In cooperation with: Oikonomopoulou F., Karaiskou E. Supervisors: Demiri K.,
Gyftopoulos S. Sustainability consultants: Evaggelinos E., Touliatos P.
# Rival of a Glorious Cultural Past # Open Continuous Education # Urban Design # Contemporary Sustainable
Design # Touristic Development
It is also proposed the redesign of the park in relation
to the music school enriched with athletic and
cultural facilities, urban equipment and local
Mediterranean vegetation. The proposal aims to
offer a pleasant cultural and naturalistic walk to the
visitors of the park, both residents and tourists,
pedestrians and cyclists. Taking into account the
existing archaeological project of the unification of all
the historic and touristic sites of Athens, the project
also proposes the creation of an adequate and
relaxing ending of this project in the west part of the
city of Athens.
Music School
Academy of Plato
General Plan of the Academy of Plato
4. Κάτοψη υπογείου-μουσικού τμήματος
Section of the Auditorium
The Auditorium that is placed in the western side of the plot is room with a
capacity of 250 people, which can host performances of lyric music, operas or
theatre.
FUNCTIONAL PROGRAM‐ functional differentiation, flexibility in the use
The building complex comprises of two basic functional groups. The first one includes all
the classes of group core lessons and the administration which are placed in the upper
structure of the complex. The second one includes the personal or small group classes
where the music lessons are held and which are found in the lower‐underground part of
the complex. A third distinctive unit is the Auditorium which is placed in the western
side of the plot.
Plan of the music sector
Auditorium
Music
Classes
Index
Administration
Classes of core lessons
Restaurant
Music Classes
Auditorium
Yard
Archaelogical site
Drakontos St.
Faonos St.
FilikisEteriasSt.
5. Κάτοψη Α’ορόφου
ΒΑ Όψη
ΝΔ Όψη
Για το χώρο των σχολικών μαθημάτων επιλέγεται κατασκευαστικά
ένας μεταλλικός χωροκάνναβος, ο οποίος προβάλλει ως ανεξάρτητη
μονάδα την αίθουσα διδασκαλίας και φιλοξενεί κατ' εναλλαγή
κλειστούς και ανοιχτούς χώρους εκατέρωθεν του βασικού άξονα
κίνησης, δίνοντας την αίσθηση της αιώρησης και
αποσυναρμολόγησης της μεταλλικής κατασκευής προς το πάρκο.
Επιλέγεται στροφή του καννάβου ως προς την οδό Δράκοντος ώστε
να επιτύχουμε μια δυναμική σχέση ένωσης με το πάρκο και τη
στροφή του βασικού όγκου των αιθουσών διδασκαλίας κάθετα
στον άξονα βορρά-νότου.
• ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE-MATERIALITY adaptation to a
diverse environment with both post-industrial and natural elements
The architectural design takes into consideration the elements of the existing post-
industrial environment of the region. In this direction the abandoned industrial
factories lent their materiality to the metallic prefabricated façades of the school. A
metallic structural system is chosen which has as a module the unit of the
teaching room. Thanks to this system the building complex is flexible and
adaptable to the ground and the general environment; more solid at the end of the
complex towards the northwest side and dismantling towards the southeast side
near the park. It also manages to give the impression at certain parts of the complex
that the building is load free and permeable, whereas at the same time solid and
rough at other sectors. Steel, metal and grate elements, glass and wood in the
north and east façades, vertical planted panels in the west façade near the
Auditorium. More rough materials, cast in situ beton walls in the underground
parts of the complex near the personal music classes.
6. Detail of a planted roof deck.
Nothwest Elevation composed of vertical planted elements -
Auditorium.
Section at the corridor which is the main axis of circulation
ading to the classes of the core studies.
Testing the light effect of the canopies during the
year with the use of solar tool.
June afternoon, December afternoon.
• SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENTS- adaptable solar exposure,
ventilation, energy efficiency
The building complex incorporates in its basic conception the following
bioclimatic principals. The core of the building complex, which is also
the basic axis of circulation, is a translucent corridor that allows both
natural and mechanically controlled ventilation, adaptable at the
changing weather conditions of Greece during the year. The northwest
façade of the building is equipped with adjustable vertical blinds that
prevent the undesirable west radiation. The south facades of the
building are equipped with solar energy storing panels, and horizontal
canopies.
8. 2. URBAN DESIGN 9: Residential and commercial complex in the region of Rizoupoli-Perissos
Academic year 2006-2007
In cooperation with: Zotos M. Supervisors: Kizis I., Mpelavilas N.
# Riverside development # Atrium Organisation #
Masrabiya Shaped Rooftop Sculpture # Oriental elements
9. URBAN DESIGN 9: Residential and commercial complex in the region of Rizoupoli-Perissos
Academic year 2006-2007
In cooperation with: Zotos M. Supervisors: Kizis I., Mpelavilas N.
ANALYSIS OF THE REGION, THE CONTEXT, AND
THE GOALS OF THIS INTERVENTION.
The objective of this course is the design of an
intervention in the city scale (urban design, projet urbain).
The chosen region of intervention is a block in
Rizoupolis , at the east part of Irakleiou Av., near the train
station of ISAP, Perissos.
This region is adjacent to the municipalities of
N.Filadelpheia and N.Ionia, which were designed for the
rehabilitation of the refugees, and the municipality of Athens-A.
Patisia. It was developed as a zone of productive uses
between these densely populated residential communities.
Among the basic characteristics of this region are the
presence of industrial units, which where constructed during
the middle war, big scale athletic facilities like the stadium of
AEK and Apollon, and a cemetery. The region is crossed by a
small river-stream named Podoniftis, one of the important
streams of Attika, that flows to Kifissos. Although the local
landscape is caracterised by the presence of multiple rivers, in
most cases these are covered and disregarded. Few are the
cases where the existing rivers are maintained and preserved
as an important natural district. Distinctive green spots of the
region are the grove of N. Filadelpheia and the small grove
Prompona.
1. Aerial view of the
region, in red colour
the block of
intervention.
Images 2,3,4: Photos from the district
3. Residential complex
2. Abandoned industrial shell.
Nowadays, this region is characterised
by abandonment. The course proposes the
coordination of all three adjacent
municipalities for organizing a plan of
intervention that rejuvenate the region.
Among the goals of this intervention
are the enhancement of the general region by
introducing new uses and highlighting its
naturalistic and landscape beauty.
4. View of an
uncovered par of the
stream.
REGION OF INTERVENTION.
Study region
Train Line, ISAP
Stream‐uncoverd part
Sream‐covered part
Aproved Urban Plan.
10. URBAN DESIGN 9: Residential and commercial complex in the region of Rizoupoli-Perissos
Academic year 2006-2007
In cooperation with: Zotos M. Supervisors: Kizis I., Mpelavilas N.
CONCEPT-ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE- atrium,
masrabiya, contemporary interpretation
This project is nspired from eastern models of urban
development in cities like Kourain, where the density of
the urban tissue is very high and residences are
organized around atriums. This structure produces very
characteristic typologies as a whole. Also exploring the
“masrabiya” element, that is found in the Oriental
traditional architecture as a vertical light filter, this project
experiments the projection of Oriental shaped patterns on
the roof of the complex. The roof is designed like a lace
full of square and rectangular openings, bigger at the
atriums smaller at the corridors that filter the direct sun
light and develop relevant shading effects. This “lace” is
observed as a sculpture from the taller compound
appartments.
Image 12: Photorealistic presentation of the project in
the plot
Image 16: Top view
Image 14,15: Masrabiya views
Image13: Kourain
Image 10,11: One of the first drawings of the idea, process of the idea
11. 17. Plan of the
residential level
URBAN DESIGN 9: Residential and commercial complex in the region of Rizoupoli-Perissos
Academic year 2006-2007
In cooperation with: Zotos M. Supervisors: Kizis I., Mpelavilas N.
14. URBAN DESIGN 9: Residential and commercial complex in the region of Rizoupoli-Perissos
Academic year 2006-2007
In cooperation with: Zotos M. Supervisors: Kizis I., Mpelavilas N.
RESIDENTIAL tYPOLOGIES
Principal Idea
Perspective view of the atrium
Model of a residence Plans and sections of a 120 SM residence
Plans and sections of a 60 SM
residence
16. 3_Architectural Design 7 & 8. Multifunctional Building Complex. Dance center for the Greek Chorodrama.
Supervisors: I.Liakatas, Pechlivanidou. In cooperation with: Mpountouraki G.
Functional layering
In terms of the functions, the building is
organized in a way that all the public spaces
(library, exhibition room, café) are placed on the
ground level. In that way they are in direct
contact with the open patio and the visitors have
an esay and clear access..
All the other spaces related to the dance halls
lay from the first floor and above.
Movements
In the project there are two dominant movements:
(a) The public movement at the ground floor that “sinks”
the visitor gradually towards the cafeteria and the 200‐
person performance hall.
(b) The reverse upward move that “lifts” the stuents‐
dancers up to the halls of rehearsals. This movement is
highlighted with a ramp structure, comprised of wood and
metal. This route is designed to be more theatrical,
relaxed and observed by the public that is visiting the
platio. It consists another performance that is held during
the lessons.
Groundfloor plan with balconies in the exhibition
room and the library
Groundfloor plan (lower level, leading to the
underground spaces).
Cafe Library
Exhibition hall
Patio
Main
Public Access
Public
Access
Cafe Rehearsal
Hall
Administration
200 – person
performance hall
(theater)
Rehearsal
Hall
Administration
Exhibition hall
Parking
17. Structure and materiality
The underground theatre follows a large construction grid
which is not restrictive for the upper buildind coplex,
appart from the region of the cafe.
Externally the building seems to be organized in three
“cubiclike” heavy solid volumes, connected by more
elegant light structures, where the circulation is
hosted(system of ramps and corridors).
The three volumes bear surfaces of exposed concrete cast
in situ or composed by precasted elements (as the
relevant details show).
The circulation structures are made of steel and wooden
louvers.
In this way there is a kind of rationl differentiation
between the rooms and the circulation spaces.
3_Architectural Design 7 & 8. Multifunctional Building Complex. Dance center for the Greek Chorodrama.
Supervisors: I.Liakatas, Pechlivanidou. In cooperation with: Mpountouraki G.
The steel and wooden ramp that connects the rehearsal halls
Precasted elements details
Ramp details Details of the exhibition hall wall
18. Axonometric view of the ramps
Structural Details_Photos of detaling Models
Main
Rehearsal
Hall
Administration
Exhibition hall
3_Architectural Design 7 & 8. Multifunctional Building Complex. Dance center for the Greek Chorodrama.
Supervisors: I.Liakatas, Pechlivanidou. In cooperation with: Mpountouraki G.
19. Personal Perspective Drawings, conceiving the space (space studies-before rendering)
Main
Rehearsal
Hall
Café‐Bar
Administration
Main
Rehearsal
Hall
Main
Rehearsal
Hall
3_Architectural Design 7 & 8. Multifunctional Building Complex. Dance center for the Greek Chorodrama.
Supervisors: I.Liakatas, Pechlivanidou. In cooperation with: Mpountouraki G.
20. 2. Main Rehearsal Hall
1..Exhibition Room
3_Architectural Design 7 & 8. Multifunctional Building Complex. Dance center for the Greek Chorodrama.
Supervisors: I.Liakatas, Pechlivanidou. In cooperation with: Mpountouraki G.
21. This project refers to the intervention in the plot atth eending of Ermou St. opposite to Gazi cultural
industrial complex.
The proposed landscaping includes planting with mediteranean vegetation, the design of a central square,
open air cinema and a small archeological gallery.
The project also proposes the transformation of Pireos St. at this part into a pedestrian walk, that will
connect Ermou St. with Gazi.
4_ Lanscape in open public space in the end of Ermou St. opposite Gazi. In collaboration with G.Mpountouraki, A.Gitzias.
Gazi
Industrial Cultural Complex
Square
Public
market
Cinema
Pedestrian
Passage
Archeological
Site
Underground
museum
Ermou St.
Residential
District
Towards
Suntagma
Square
23. 5.Residential Building complex in Glufada, Greece
supervisor V.Nikolaou
Τhe plot of the project is located in Glyfada, in Athens, Greece . It has an intense slope and a
spectacular view to the sea. The residential complex comprises of four residences (120sm, 100sm,
90sm and 65sm respectively) and has some public spaces as well mainly exterior ones, and a pool.
The beautiful view has been the inspiration for adapting the constructional greed of the building
complex to its orientation. Thanks to this turning all the residents enjoy a direct view to the sea.
Residence 1
Residence 2
Residence 3
Residence 4
Public
Spaces
24. 6. School of multifunctional use in Chalandri, Greece.
25. 7. Urban Design near Lycabetus, Alexandras av.
Supervisors: Grafkou M., Pantzaris
In collaboration with Gitzias A., Mpountouraki G.
The subject of this project is the intervention in the ground of
Panathinaikos, near the hill of Lycabethus, one of the most beautiful hills in the
heart of Athens. The point of intervention boasts not only natural but also historic
interest. Opposite to it there is a very important historically refugee settlement, that
is consisted of “heavy” rectangular buildings arranged in a strict order. The plot is
also adjacent to Alexandras av. , one of the principal avenues of Athens. And so on
it is accessible by all means of transport. The surrounding area is densely
populated and with the exception of the hill, it lacks open spaces.
The proposed intervention highlighting the need of an additional open space
in the center of Athens targets to the creation of a Cultural meeting point for
students of the nearby schools and universities . The marketing logo of the space
is “Leisure combining reading, gaming and nature.” Taking advantage of this urban
void, this project introduces an organized square divided in two parts. The first one
is located near Alexandras av. This is designed to have a more strict modern
architectural style, so as to have a dialogue with the opposite historic refugee
complex. It is also connected with it via a pedestrian bridge, offering to the
habitats a relaxing walk with a nice view to Lycabetus hill. In the western part of the
square a canopy is formed to host a public book market, which will enrich and
revitalize the square. Opposite to this market it is designed a public library. The
square is divided in smaller rectangular sectors, some of which are planted-
available for pic-nics. Others bear solid surface and are available for games. The
square is in lower level than Alexandras av.. This ensures some protection from
the immense vehicle circulation of the avenue.
In the second part of the intervention the market canopy of the square is
evolving, as it continues towards Lycabetus hill, into a free form landscaping which
penetrates the soil and creates space for a nature exhibition space, equipped
with an Aquarium.
Lycabetus hill
Modern
Square
Public
library
Alexandras Av.
Refugee Settlement
Book market
Nature Exhibition
Aquarium
Schools
Alexandras Av.
1.Square
1.Nature Exhibition
26. 7. Urban Design near Lycabetus, Alexandras av.
Supervisors: Grafkou M., Pantzaris
In collaboration with Gitzias A., Mpountouraki G.
Perspective Views of the Square
Book marketLibraryBook market- cafe Pedestrian bridge
27. 8_“Asine: Reformation of the Castle of ancient Asine”.
(Modification of Designs for the intervention in the archeological Site in order to welcome visitors, design of implementation phase–Designs for the exhibition
spaces of the archaeological Site, for the walking district, benches, metal fencing, signage, metal bridges, wooden staircases etc. Coordination with the
manifacturers until the phase of construction.)
