The project is developed on the ex-Fertiliser grounds and it is divulged through a park where nature dominates the existing topography in a self-repsecting manner, while at the same time is driven by the forgotten human imprints decamped from the former use of the land.

This conglomeration of the man made and the fauna and flora environment is proclaimed architecturally within a melodically planed landscape which forms Microtopias on the terra depicted by the vibrant Silo imprint: the Terra Imprint Microtopias.

The proposed park does not merely and scarcely inhabits flora in a random manner, rather it uses colours, savours and memories to divulge the visitors feelings by strategically driving him through the existing and new soil trails.

Project team: Timagenis Acoustics-Architects, Nefeli Emmanoulidi, Roza Konstantinidou

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The main purpose of the project is the creation of a new landmark were people of all ages can come together in a historical place and take part in cultural discussions and events.

The project idea is driven by the renovation of Averof’s house in a non-folkloric way, while respecting the history of the site. However, it must also reflect the future of the city.

To preserve the historical memory of the space and in the same time design a building for the future, it is essential to sustain the shape of the symmetrical buildings and transform the connecting wing. The connecting wing, becomes a lightweight metal structure consisted of triangle panels, which allow adequate natural light within the interior.

Project team: Timagenis Acoustics – Architects, Nafsika Andritsopoulou, Emmanouil Lekkas

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Following the above notion, the main objectives of the proposal are the following:

1. Reactive adaptation and reuse of the existing envelope
2. Unification of all the interior functions
3. Independent operation of the various functions
4. Upgrade of the building’s site context and connection of its functions with the urban landscape
5. Preservation of the historical memory of the building through the osmosis of the architecture and expression of a vision for a 21st century

Project team: Timagenis Acoustics-Achitects, Roza Konstantinidou

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The main focus of this proposal is the creation of a building complex by modern standards, which will upscale the area and give prominence to the existing listed buildings, which once were the supply center of electrical energy for the whole Capital. These buildings were the shell of the “machine”, of the center supplying energy to the capital.

An important part of this project is the creation of a park, which will unify the disaffiliated space with the new buildings, encompassing the historical complex. This unification process, does not only refer to the location of DEI’s headquarters, but also to the surrounding neighborhood.

The until now fenced area opens up, cancelling in a way the limits between the new building complex and the city, upgrading the surrounding area in its wake.

Project team: Timagenis Acoustics-Architects, Nefeli Emmanouilidi, Maria Espialidou, Archo Evangeliou, Christine Strantzali

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The proposal included the amalgamation of Iroon Polytechniou square and Ethnikis Antistaseos square through the core natural element of Trikala, the Lithaios River, which acts as the focal point of the design axes, rather than treating the two squares with new materials.

The above is realized by the flux design of the two squares that mirrors the literal and metaphorical fluidity of Lithaios River.

Project team: Timagenis Acoustics – Architects, Eleni Begleridou, Nefeli Emmanouilidi, Archo Evangeliou, George Panagiotopoulos

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The decision to opt for a partly double-storey and partly single-storey covered parking area makes for final contours that are in gentle relation with the remaining open-air surfaces of the project, and also with the park west of the new west road.

“Green” surfaces – over the covered parking area as well as in the overall external areas – are an important feature of the landscaping design. They will constitute, together with the planting of trees and shrubs, a “green injection” for the whole surrounding Piraeus area, which is significantly degraded in this respect.

The Museum entrance, raised 3,60m from the level of the exhibits, is the crux of the composition. Incoming visitors view the exhibits a little like archaeologists look upon the archaeological finds during excavations. The “journey” of visitors evolves as if moving through an archaeological site.

The “removal” of the central part of the two, above pilotis, floors, achieves disengagement from the form of a conventional office building, lightening the building volume and giving “breathing” height to the particularly low pilotis. The Museum thus acquires its own identity and “opens” its façade to the Cultural Coast.

The new morphology of the Museum’s superstructure also sympolises the relationship of the Ietionian Gates with the renovated building. The reduced height of the total building lightens its imprint on the surrounding area.

The descending ramp from the pilotis to Kanari street and the raised viewing point in the Protection Zone further extend the visibility of the archaeological site. Pedestrians from the neighbouring urban area access the building from Androutsou and Kanari streets and from the new west road, via steps and inclined surfaces terminating at the pilotis. The unimpeded movement, in external areas, of reduced mobility persons is secured through inclined surfaces or ramps with slopes of 6% maximum. The road design proposals include a boarding/drop-off area along Kanari street. This will substantially facilitate access to the Museum, particularly for persons with mobility difficulties.

Architectural design: Timagenis Acoustics-Architects, Sgoutas Architects, Nafsika Andritsopoulou, Anastasia Filippeou
Special consultants: Helli Pangalou & Eleni Tsirintani (Landscape design), CNWAY Engineering Consultants

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Τhe proposed idea is influenced by both the functional requirements and the site context (historical and morphological).

Under this notion, the Landmark’s design is based on the resuscitation of the Old Faleron’s character through a contemporary proposal, acting as a social condenser.

The design concept of the proposal derives from:

a- The space flexibility and organization idea;
(Creation of column free public areas, which incorporate a wide range of events such as strolling, catering, social and cultural happenings), all related and originated from Old Faleron’s activities.

b- The site’s context, history and tradition;
(Integrating symbolic elements, also sourcing from Old Faleron’s Landmark buildings. Such features aim at connecting the past with the future and include the two parabolic arches –primary structural elements- in memory of hotel’s “Aktaion” dome and its most prominent segment, the sphere with the spike ending).

At the same time the above features provide a substantial height to the structure, which is crucial in order to make the landmark seeable from various (e.g. Makariou Av., Poseidonos Av. and along the route between Piraeus port and Athens)

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