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PORTFOLIO DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU

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DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU    

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 My name is Despoina Papadopoulou and I am a graduate of architecture university from Greece. Currently I am working as a freelancer in my hometown. 

Architecture is a complicated profession. It's an occasion with a broad variety of disciplines in collaboration with each other. Design does not cover its spectrum, construction does not capture its essence. That connection is what makes it unique. During the last years of high school I realized that it was the only choice that made sense for me. Despite that being true, after my five-year university curriculum, I believe I have a lot more to discover, in order to fully understand it. Upon my entrance to architecture school in 2014, I was interested in researching the connection between architecture and psychology. Through the courses I took and new stimulus, I reached at my last year's research project on the relation of architecture to sustainable development goals, given by the UN, and how the new technology of additive construction (3D printing) could assist [portfolio - OA project]. Once I completed my project, I realized the complexity of the designing process, specifically with the shift from conventional construction methods occuring. Most of all, this journey enhanced my motivation to search for solutions in unconventional, complicated projects, and the emphasis given to the human utilizing a space or an object. With the end of my basic training in the architecture department of Greece, I was sure I was interested in expanding my academic knowledge in the field, before I started my professional journey.

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elemen tary school xanthi

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decommi sioned ships laurium athens

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cultural center aliki thasos

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papadopoulou despoina

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01 REVIVAL OF ANCIENT MUSEUM - THE ART OF MARBLE CARVING

CULTURAL CENTER IN ALIKI THASOS ΘΑΣΟΣ

COURSE: DEGREE THESIS

10th SEMESTER - FEBRUARY 2021 TEACHER: POLYCHRONOPOULOS DIMITRIS, ARCHITECT, PROFESSOR

GRIGORIADOU MARIA, ARCHITECT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GIOUZEPAS DIMITRIOS, ARCHITECT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

TEAM: LOUKAS METTAS

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MARBLE MUSEUM

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STATIONARY EXHIBITIONS TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS URBAN EXHIBITIONS

DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU

CULTURAL EVENTS

CONFERENCES SEMINARS LOCAL TRADE LIBRARY

At the southern end of Thassos lies the Aliki peninsula which consists entirely of gray and white marble rock and was an open quarry from the Archaic age to the Roman and Early Christian period.

COLLEGE OF ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF MARBLE.WORKING

The intervention area is located at the highest coastal point of the area and gives a panoramic view of Aliki and the archaeological site. The steep slope of this southern plot leads to a 20 meter cliff made entirely of white marble. The altitude difference creates an invisible border between the visitor and the sea, with the Aegean sea stretching in front of him.

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WEST SIDE VIEW

What should our attitude be towards such a place has troubled us from the beginning of our research. How do you breathe new life to the abandoned ancient quarries while respecting the nature and history of the place, while simultaneously giving it a new direction and vision?

How can you integrate into the design the human interventions to the landscape which took place so many years ago that are now considered part of its history? How do we connect the past and the future?

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Human intervention in the landscape is obvious and irreparable. Marble volumes of square cross-section and various sizes have been removed hundreds of years ago leaving their imprint on the soil surface, while the substitutes of the quarrying process are scattered throughout the area.

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first interaction - visual landscape recognition local trade & life, nature & marble marble history - art exhibition connecting point - common spaces future - college, conservation of a lost art form undisrupted nature contact - hearing

FLOOR PLAN

SECTION 3

The "path" was the starting point of our synthesis. Since we wanted the building to have the least possible catastrophic impact on the ground, we developed it parallel to the main route, in order to minimize digging the ground or adding material to make it level.

INNER YARD

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We envisioned a building that "flows" along with the natural altitudes and is in a constant conversation with the landscape, highlighting the trenches left from mining centuries ago as well as the view of the area. In some places the route is completely outdoor, in others semi-outdoor and elsewhere closed. These alternations help the visitor experience nature and the landscape with all his senses. In order to define the path, but also to raise the lower points of the terrain creating the levels of the slabs, we raised stone walls with locally sourced stone parallel to the path, defining the basic layout of the building as well as acting as ground support.

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The structural system of the rest of the building is structural timber, more specifically glued laminated timber which was chosen for the large span lengths it allows between columns, as well as for its ecological benefits compared to metal or reinforced concrete. The interior areas of the route are enclosed with a wooden roof, lined with locally sourced slate stone.

Timber frame and steel collumn assembly detail in the workshop area. The steel collumn is extruded above the terrace slab, where it acts as a support for the terrace shading system.

slate stone roof

AXONOMETRIC EXPLODE

Timber frame detail in the facade of the buidling. Bracing for the lateral loads.

Timber frame detail on the observatory.

BASIC STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

OF SEWING FACTORY AREA 02 RENOVATION IN LAURIUM PORT EXHIBITION CENTER OF DECOMMISIONED SHIPS, LAURIUM

COURSE: 60Θ02YN - ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION IX a-

BUILDING SCIENCE, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 9th SEMESTER - FEBRUARY 2019

TEACHER: THEONI XANTHI, ARCHITECT, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

PANAGIOTIS KOKKORIS, ARCHITECT, PROFESSOR DENDRINOS STAVROS, ARCHITECT, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

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ANASTASIOS MOUMTZAKIS ANASTASIOS KATSARAS CHRISTINA DIMITRIADOU DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU

Located in lauriotic peninsula, in southeastern athens area, its in small distance from athens international airport and is home to passenger, fishing, cruise ship and commercial marina. Making it the second port after the big athens port of peiraius. Subsoil extremely rich in minerals, explaining the mining production (eg silver/lead) since antiquity. Great resurgence of the mining industry beginning in 1850 and lasting almost a century. During that time (19471958) laurio was tightly connected to the use of makronisos as a place of exile for political reasons. Another interconnected history event of laurium is the center for kurd political refugees in town center of laurium since 1947. Huge development of organised fishing along the years. Extremely interesting archeological ‘industrial’ and technological remains can also be found there. In sync with greeces deindustrialisation period at around 1978, mines stop being used until 1991, when sewing factory stops its use as well.

SOUTHEASTERN ATHENS

LAURIUM PORT

housing former industrial / football education green spots culture services housing + trade

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Our view for the future of this land is based in its diversity and the possibilities it has to attract new people without overcrowding locals daily life. The distance it has from central athens, the multiusage port and its historic identity need an unexpected utility of the space. A use that respects the lands history and exhibites it in its center. Taking into consideration locals relationship to fishing, boats and the sea, and the fact that the place had flourished with a forgoten art form of sewing, we thought that its suitable for this area to embrace those two factors. By renovating old sewing factory into a faculty for all art forms and hosting a university that shows the culture of handmade arts and at the same time revives the art of wood and specifically boat creation. At the same time the creation of a place to exhibit old boats that have been decommisioned, both indoor and outdoor, and in some cases at the marina. Connecting exhibition to teaching and city center to the port we created a path for all types of visitors, creating optical connection views from the city to the marina. Creating a contemporary connection to the history of the place and solving the problem of abandoned ships.

LAURIUM PORT - CONNECTION TO TOWN AND SEA FRONT

VIEW OF REUSED OLD SEWING FACTORY TO FINE ART COLLEGE

VIEW FROM COMMISIONED SHIP MUSEUM

VIEW FROM PORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES

VIEW FROM WALKING PLATFORM BY THE PORT

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FACILITIES AND HOSPITALITY SPACES FOR 03 BATHHOUSE VISITORS IN THE AREA TERMES, XANTHI

THERMAL BATHS ΘΕΡΜΕΣ COURSE: 60Θ01YN - ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION IX b-

ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES 9th SEMESTER - FEBRUARY 2019 / edited january 2022

TEACHER: POLYCHRONOPOULOS DIMITRIS, ARCHITECT, PROFESSOR

GRIGORIADOU MARIA, ARCHITECT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

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TEAM: ANASTASIOS KATSARAS

DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU

The project is located in the area of natural thermal baths in remote alpine location of “ Thermes” in Xanthi Region. It is near the Greece - Bulgary boarder. Water usse is of crucial importance from ancient times and especially thermal water have been from the first found treatment methods. In the given land there is none organised facility to accumulate visitors. Given the natural resources and the scenic view of the spot, it is a great opportunity to make a landmark for thermal baths in the thracian district. Except its therapeutic properties, thermal baths can be a vacation spot for various visitors in the area. For that reason under the same roof will be sheltered a restaurant for visitors and an accesible pool.

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The main vertical axis to the contours of the mountain extents beyond the cliff edge, gives the possibility of exploiting the altitudes that appear. Creating volumes parallel to the contours, in order to open to the landscape providing private spaces on both sides of the main axis. Vertical movement is achieved through a central staircase on the main axis and with shorter routes, ramps, slabs in the rest of the builind. Access to the building is made by two possible ways depending on the means of transportation. In case someone is approaching by foot, he can various routes on the main axis, and with a car there is an indicated road and entrace.

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01. entrance 02. car entrance 03. entrance yard 04. guichet 05. back yard 06. cafeteria 07. offices 08. public yard 09. private houses 10. private pools 11. auditorium 12. restaurant 13. public pool guichet 14. public pool 15. rental houses 16. private pool guichet 17. spa 18. bathrooms 19. open yard 20. open showers 21. entrance private pools 22. steam room 23. hot baths 24. cold baths 25. heated pool

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GROUND FLOOR

AN «OPEN» SCHOOL FOR THE TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ΞΑΝΘΗ

COURSE: 60ΣΤ01Y - ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION VI

6th SEMESTER - FEBRUARY 2020 TEACHER: THEONI XANTHI, ARCHITECT, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

PANAGIOTIS KOKKORIS, ARCHITECT, PROFESSOR PAPAGIANNOPOULOS GEORGIOS, ARCHITECT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TEAM:

LOUKAS METTAS DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU

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'A PUBLIC SCHOOL OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY' An elementary school is a mandatory step for each one of the members of the community. Through that space they interact, for the first time, with less familiar people and they form their basic communication and interaction skills. So the space that houses those first experiences, plays an important role to their later life. An open school welcomes the students, the teachers, the parents, but also other neighbors. It has a more vibrant character because it can host other activities of the community outside school hours. It is located in an urban neighborhood of the small town of Xanthi.

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EASTERN FACADE

What is important for a space like this one, is to have seamless separation of indoor, semi-outdoor and outdoor spaces but at the same time it indicates how each space needs to be used. Entrace to the building is available from all 4 axis of the block. On the ground floor are the first two classes with own guarded yard, as well as some other utilities like bathrooms, cafeteria, reading space, secretary and the arts room. On the first floor are the rest four classe, the library and the computer, science and teachers rooms. On the basement is the auditorium with the rest assisting equipment.

DETAIL SECTION

The idea of the openess is mostly visivle from the roof, where concrete roof is used only in the closed spaces, whilst the rest are enclosed by a tilted wooden shading system or a horizontal system of wooden slabs, where there was no need for horizontal sun filtration.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER ROOM

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DRESSING ROOM

DRESSING ROOM 6TH GRADE

CANTEEN

DRESSING ROOM

SOUND VISUAL

5TH GRADE

DRESSING ROOM

KITCHEN

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BACKSTAGE 3RD GRADE

2nd grade

LIBRARY

AUDITORIUM TRANSLATION READING SPACE

1st grade YARD EXPERIMENT LIBRARY

STORAGE STORAGE FOYER

WC AMEA WC W

MAINTENANCE

infirmary

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KITCHEN KITCHEN WC

TEACHERS ROOM SECRETARY

ROOF

PRINCIPAL

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GROUNDFLOOR

BASEMENT

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HALL

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WEST ENTRANCE

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SECTION A-A yard - library

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05 OFFICE BUILDING OFFICE BUILDING FOR A SMALL MARKETING COMPANY COURSE:

60ΣΤ04Y - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IV - PROTECTION AND ELECTRIC & MECHANICAL INSTALLATION IN BUILDINGS 6th SEMESTER - SEPTEMBER 2019

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TEACHER: BARKAS NIKOS, CIVIL ENGINEER, PROFESSOR

TEAM: DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU

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The building is designed to host a small company that specialises in marketing sector. The inner layout is open in order to adjust in everchanging needs of small scale businesses. For that reason there is an option for the building to be used from more than one companies so to ensure the future adjustability of it. Approximately the building can employ 110 people.

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AIR FLOW

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The given area is an almost rectangular land with dimensions 38m x 38.5m, in contact with an road access(artery) on its southern side and a low traffic road on its northen side. Both on east and on west are two lands that are considered unbuilt for the issues sake. The southern land's boarder does not coincide with its allowed boarder for construction, creating a compulsory 6 meter distance from the main facade. The land given is consisted of an area of 1.463 squared meters, according to legislation given, 292.6 squared meters can be coveraged, while 585.2 squared meter in general can be built. The building's volume can not surpass the amount of 1.170.4 cubik meters and the high of 15 meters. The arrangement of the building was in order for its spaces to have great connection with the winter sun orbit from the south and smaller facade on its east and west to protect from sunrise and sundown glare during summer months. It is composed from 3 basic volumes and a 4th connecting one. Each shape beginning above the pilotisreachs different height so that previously mentioned demands will be made. Also the main building is located in the southern side and in center of the land so that in has a great connection to sun, even after future neighbor develops. 

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natural ventilation from north / elevator area

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3D PRINTING: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS FOR AN ALTERNATIVE DESIGN APPROACH AIMING TO A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

COURSE: 60ΘA09Y - INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH - LEC-

9th SEMESTER - FEBRUARY 2021

TEACHER: POLYCHRONOPOULOS DIMITRIS, ARCHITECT, PROFESSOR

GRIGORIADOU MARIA, ARCHITECT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GIOUZEPAS DIMITRIOS, ARCHITECT, ASSISTANT PROFES-

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abstract

TEAM: DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU

The theoretical reasoning of the present research begins with the search for the place of architecture in the present and in the future. At a time when the human destruction of nature and the environment is impossible to ignore, architecture is called upon to evolve with society and find new smart ways to provide answers to current issues and needs. But in order to answer these questions we must first recognize the needs of the era and their relationship to architecture, with the ultimate goal of reviewing the way we deal with today’s difficult problems, whether they are social or environmental.

aesthetic additions

addition to existing

Despite the efforts for better, sustainable solutions, there are invisible obstacles that are hidden behind a “showcase” of green architecture and hinder the development process of the industry. This green architecture, while undoubtedly a step in the right direction, ends up being self-referential as it is aimed at a small part of the population - due to the unaffordable costs and the selective design care usually in the urban fabric. Architectural design looking at it on a larger scale continues to contribute to environmental disaster. The solution to this problem comes from the philosophy of sustainable development. This is

framework

structural elements

a new model that seeks to prevent physical poverty, reduce social gaps and boost global economic growth. With pillars of these three principles, architecture can develop a new way of designing and achieve new goals. Part of the tools of sustainable development is the integration and good use of technologies that can lead to an exponential development of society. A new approach to the problem also requires a new way of thinking, a thinking that is not only content with the use of technology but recognizes the need for improvement at every step of the design, based on data. This new design method is mostly done using computer programs. Adding the right data to them optimizes the geometry of the construction in a way that man can not, which results in the building adapting to the area and not the other way around. However, the complex geometries that the machines have produced require the corresponding technology to be constructed. One of these technologies is additive manufacture, a new construction method, which refers to the construction of shapes by exporting material to selected points. Adapting an entire industry to a new construction standard is not easy. It requires gradual research in the construction process but also the connection of its scale with the capabilities of the machines. Through already realized projects, a categorization of the stages of

uniform construction

adaptation of the new technology is attempted according to the scale and the importance of the elements in the composition of the space. The simplest form of technology is found in the construction of objects that do not affect the image or use of space and can be removed at any time. The next stage concerns semi-permanent constructions and coverings in the spaces which are directly related to the construction, either through the use of the printed object itself or using the printed object as a mold. Proceeding to the degree of adaptation we have the prints of load-bearing elements or full-body constructions to be used independently in the final construction. This printing is intended either for the construction of prefabricated buildings or for its on-site construction, as the printer can be moved. Through these processes, the addition of sensors, cables or other new technologies during construction is allowed, creating smart systems. In each case, technology has redefined the relationship between architecture and human scale and social problems, contact with nature, prudent use of its resources and the costs of construction processes, all inextricably linked. With reference to examples and the socio-economic and environmental benefits of technology, the question must be asked whether this new approach can indeed improve and evolve conventional construction techniques and how close or far it is to achieving them.

in-situ construction

outer space construction

3D print for whom we design?

different answer each time depending on the needs

a solution ...

architecture

communication, circulation goods and information, development, solidarity, attemp to deal with gloabal problems e.t.c..

humanitarian problems

financial problems

the architect

they compine different branches to do so

when?

globalisation [+]

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human needs

who gives this answer? why?

basic psychological self-integration

each area needs different solutions to its problems

purpose of architecture

cover needs (visible or not) and improve life quality when possible

explores technologys limits so far and with these tools offers personalized solutions to a wide range of problems

technology people-oriented architecture

design for people instead of profit

+ sustainable architecture

resources quantities, water and energy consumption for single use

environmental distraction, inequalities, financial + social gaps, overconsumption environmental problems

consensus view: inevitable is the good - use of technology for the evolution of society

sustainable developmet meet communities needs and assure healthier [built] environment

PORTFOLIO. DESPOINA PAPADOPOULOU

2022