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BIRD OBSERVATORY

HOUSING ISSUES IN ATHENS CITY CENTRE

INTERACTIVE ZONES

BOTANICAL GARDEN AND CONCEPT STORE

SKYSCPAPER SEATY

VARIABLE LANDSCAPE INTERVENTIONS IN MOUNT KALLIDROMO

STUDY OF TRADITIONAL SETTLEMENT IN MESSINIA

4th year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

3rd year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

4th year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

Internship Project in Korres Natural Products

5th year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

Diploma project in Architecture School, NTUA

3rd year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

Lightweight construction, made entirely of wood sections with metal connections. It is designed to accommodate a maximum of 10 guests and offers

a possibility of viewing and bird-watching.

BIRD OBSERVATORYShinias, Athens

Student Group : Gkoufa Varvara, Forouli Maria, Starida Dimitra

Foundation and joint details

Building analysis of the stairmodel scale 1:20

HOUSING ISSUES IN ATHENSVathi Square

Student Group: Gkoufa Varvara, Thanasi Myrto3rd Year of Studies in Architecture School at NTUA

After the analysis of the urban tissue and its uses, we created an efficient scenario in order to confront the housing problems in the area. Indetail, we designed the implementaion of a housing benefit system, by exploiting the deserted shells and by regenerating two main trade routes of the region.

proposal’s 3d diagram

On the square in front of the food market of Athens city center, a system of strips organizes the urban space, forming closed spaces and

walking trails. In the context of sustainable

development, the existing parking lot was maintained

and transformed into a multinational market.

INTERACTIVE ZONESVarvakios Square

Student Group: Gkoufa Varvara, Lenta Fotini, Zisopoulou Filothei4th Year of Studies in Architecture School at NTUA

detailed sections

plan view

sections

The commercial operation of the port of Thessaloniki is transported, an element that converted the area into residential areas, by changing forms. The key objective of the synthesis is the connection of the area with

the city and to exploit the full of the coastline. Thus, tram is selected as the main mean of transportation. The apartments are organized vertically and with different combinations we are able to create aspects of

diversity and different floor buildings. Basic element of the proposal is the public space and its elevations. The ground floor can host activities of the inhabitants of the surrounding area while the upper

level transforms into a public space for the residents of the study area.

detailed sections

appartments’ typology

plan view

This thesis project concerns a set of interventions in mount Kallidromo. Despite its low altitude, the mountain special geographical features with elevations and hollows. The gaze of the walker inside the mountain wanders from peaks , cliffs and steep slopes to blooming valleys, forested evergreen coniferous slopes and sea-sonal water wells. The landscape is composed of variable and invariant elements, and gives a different perception to the visitor, depending on the season: the forest of conifers surrounding the lakes is the fixed reference point and contrasts with the

existence and absence of water all over the year. The snowmelt is concentrated in the hollows of the mountain, with the water being at the highest of levels and evaporates gradually until it disappears completely at the beginning of autumn, turning basins in grazing pastures. The many mountain peaks can offer the traveler panoramic sightings.

Along with the variability of the landscape, we noticed a change in the activities that occur on the mountain depending on the season, such as camping and hiking. Even

activities that develop throughout the year, are altered in their conditions of implementation, and benefit or hamper by the weather. From these activities, we focused on a recording of hiking paths, which ensure the presence of users throughout the year with a non-invasive way and allow identification of the mountain with experiential way.

The routes vary in difficulty level, are applied throughout the mountain linking the settlements and take advantage of the entire road network, from the asphalt to the

rugged walking trails.

From the whole axis we focus on an area that combines nearby and easy access with particular physical characteristics. In particular, our proposal includes three

structures that follow the existing trails but combined can form a new closed ride.

panoramic views of the lake

masterplan

map of view analysis of the mountain

open view

limited view

narrowing and enlargement of the route

The construction inside the lake was based on the emergence of the variability of the wa-ter element, operating inversely from it. Specifically, when the lake wa-ter has evaporated, the structure functions as spouted drinking trough for an-imals, in which is chanelled the water from the spring and when the lake is full, it is a passage for walkers, with spring water pour-ring into the lake. The linear form of the structure functions as an emphasis of the landscape. Despite the gradual seasonal change of the environment, the construction from viewing bridge converts to a linear remind-er of the liquid element even during the dry months. Regarding the form of construction, we chose the shape of a container in section, the repetition of which constitutes the channel of 142 meters length, that fol-lows the slope of the lake bottom.The formation of the inclination of the con-struction in sequence with the bottom, creates different perceptions for the hikers with the water level by varying the an-gle and the reflection image.

Furthermore, the elevation of the floor of the channel allows the free passage of the lake water from one side to the other without being converted into a barrier. For the construction we selected enforced wood, with extra toler-ance in an aquatic environment [accoya wood].

THE CANAL

canal’s plan and section

model scale 1:100

fountain’s section and plan view

secitonsconstruction analysis

model scale 1:20

model scale 1:100

THE CAMPING

view of camping’s part

plan view of camping’s part

general plan view

platform diagrams

general views

summer

models

scale 1:10

scale 1:20

scale 1:100

winter

THE SHELTER

Passing to the third construction, it is a winter shelter in the location of the old abandoned one. As to the basic principles underlying it, the aim was to create a shell in order to house the basic needs of 32 users [weather protection, accommodation and food] with minimal intervention to the topography. Furthermore, we wanted to create a shell which will indicate its function as a mountain refuge and with its long and narrow shape will be seen as a human intervention from the climber to reach. Alongside its low height and position behind the trees, it will highlight and not intervene in the landscape.

Synthetically, the elongated volume of rectangular plan of the refuge turns to the south and is located in the node two paths while permitting the uninterrupted passage from its interior, even if the visitor does not intend to stay in it. Morphologically, it is composed of a wooden frame which is mounted perpendicularly on the one side to stone walls and on the other to the ground. This design choice allows the perception of only one face at a time, depending on the direction from which it is approached.

plan views

sections

section Α-Α’

section Β-Β’

section Δ-Δ’

section Ε-Ε’

front view

internal view|section Γ-Γ’

winter

summer

model scale 1:100

Buildings typology according to number of rooms

ARCHITECTURAL ANALYSIS AND CONSERVATIONMani Messinias

Kastania Messinias is a village that has kept to a large extent unchanged its traditional character. The most buildings obey to the rules of traditional architecture and bear considerably the elements of the architecture of the

past. After the analysis of a significant number of buildings inside the settlement, we studied in detail the structural methods used in their

construction and the other important elements of each house, such as the windows and the roofs. Finally, through the houses of the village, our

interest was attracted by a tower of the 18th century, built for purposes of defense against intruders.

Kastania’s TowerStructural Details