CONTENT

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BIRD OBSERVATORY
3rd year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

02
HOUSING ISSUES IN ATHENS CITY CENTRE

4th year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

03

INTERACTIVE ZONES
4th year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

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SKYSCPAPER SEATY
5th year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

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BOTANICAL GARDEN AND CONCEPT STORE

Internship Project in Korres Natural Products

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VARIABLE LANDSCAPE INTERVENTIONS IN MOUNT KALLIDROMO

Diploma project in Architecture School, NTUA

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STUDY OF TRADITIONAL SETTLEMENT IN MESSINIA
3rd year of Studies in Architecture School, NTUA

BIRD OBSERVATORY
Shinias, Athens

Student Group : Gkoufa Varvara, Forouli Maria, Starida Dimitra

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.

Foundation and
joint details

model scale 1:20

Building analysis
of the stair

HOUSING ISSUES IN ATHENS

Vathi Square

proposals 3d diagram

Student Group: Gkoufa Varvara, Thanasi Myrto

3rd 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. In
detail, we designed the implementaion
of a housing benefit system, by
exploiting the deserted shells and by
regenerating two main trade routes of
the region.

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.
detailed sections
sections

INTERACTIVE ZONES
Varvakios Square

Student Group: Gkoufa Varvara, Lenta Fotini, Zisopoulou Filothei

4th Year of Studies in Architecture School at NTUA

plan view

detailed sections

plan view

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.

appartments typology

panoramic views of the lake

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 seasonal 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.

open view
limited view
narrowing and
enlargement
of the route

masterplan

map of view analysis of the mountain

THE CANAL

canals plan and section

The construction inside the lake was based on
the emergence of the variability of the water element, operating inversely from it.
Specifically,
when
the
lake
water
has
evaporated,
the
structure
functions as spouted drinking trough for animals, in which is chanelled the water from
the spring and when the lake is full, it is a
passage for walkers, with spring water pourring 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 reminder 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
follows
the
slope
of
the
lake
bottom.
The formation of the inclination of the construction in sequence with the bottom, creates
different perceptions for the hikers with the
water
level
by
varying
the
angle
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 tolerance in an aquatic environment [accoya wood].

model scale 1:100

fountains section and plan view

construction analysis

secitons

model scale 1:100

model scale 1:20

THE CAMPING

view of campings part

general plan view

plan view of campings part

platform diagrams

models

general views

summer

scale 1:10

scale 1:20

winter

scale 1:100

THE SHELTER
sections

section -

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
section -

section -

section -

summer

internal view|section -

model scale 1:100

winter

front view

Buildings typology according to number of rooms

ARCHITECTURAL ANALYSIS AND CONSERVATION

Mani 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.

Structural Details

Kastanias Tower