ARCHITECTURE P O R T F O L I O
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ELENI MERTZIDI MArch ARCHITECT ENGINEER D.U.TH.
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THESSALONIKI, GREECE
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CURRICULUMVITAE EDUCATION 2009 - 2016
BSc and MArch, Architectural Engineering
[300 ECTS]
Department of Architectural Engineering | Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Graduation April 2016, 8.69/10 Diploma Thesis | Aegean Sea Marine Mammal Center, Chalkidiki, Greece Research Thesis | Adapting to the Ground: A case study of Underground Structures
WORK EXPERIENCE Jun. 2016 May 2017
2014 - 2016
Junior Architect & Administration Assistant | MAKE Creative Spaces, Thessaloniki Taking part in Product Design and Manifacture projects, Producing 3D Modells and Drawings, Laser Cutting, Contacting Suppliers, Contacting Clients
Technical Drawing Instructor | Freelance, Xanthi Preparation for entrance examimnations in Department of Architectural Engineering
PARTICIPATIONS | CONFERENCES Feb.- Apr. 2017
Participating in “Kaira Looro | Sacred Architecture” International Architecture Competition Tanaf, Senegal, Africa
Oct. 2016
“Shaping European Cities” Debate
Arsenale Biennale di Venezia, Teatro Piccolo, Venice, Italy Dec. 2014
Jul. - Jul. 2012
“The History of Structural Buildings”, 2nd Interdisciplinary Conference Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi
Participating in “Thessaloniki x4” Architecture Competition, Thessaloniki
ELENI MERTZIDI
AWARDS | PUBLICATIONS Oct. 2016
Diploma Thesis | Nominated for Young Talent Architecture Award (YTAA) 2016 Fundacio Mies van der Rohe & Creative Europe Online Publication, Archive of the YTAA, Presented in the YTAA Exhibition at ETSAB Barcelona http://ytaa.miesbcn.com/work/259
Dec. 2016
Research Thesis | Publication on archstudies.gr
Dec. 2012
“THESSALONIKI x4” Architecture Competition,| Publication on greekarchitects.gr
http://www.archstudies.gr/2016/12/adapting-to-ground-case-study-of.html http://www.greekarchitects.gr/gr/διαγωνισµοι/θεσσαλονίκη-x-4-περιοχή-πατριάρχηγρηγορίου-ε΄-id6732l
2010 -2014
4 Projects | Annual Architecture Students Exhibition of DUTh Featured as Selected Best Projects of Architecture Students
SKILLS | LANGUAGES Mac OS X | Windows AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Archicad | SketchUp | Vray Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign Mirosoft Office 3D Modelling | Hand Drawing | Laser Cutter
Greek [Native]
English
Italian
[Full profes. proficiency]
[Elementary proficiency]
INTERESTS Ballet | Books | Travelling | Swimming | Baking | Sketching
Contents
Aegean Sea Marine Mammal Center | The Bow Tie Man | Kaira Looro |
Diploma Thesis
Professional Project
International Competition
C ONTENT S Regenerating Block
of
Sicilian Hill |
the
Flats |
Thermal Spa |
Academic Project
to the
Academic Project
Ground |
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p.28
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p.54
Academic Project
Urban Cafeteria | Adapting
Academic Project
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Research Thesis
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Aegean Sea Marine Mammal Center | The Bow Tie Figure | Kaira Looro | Regenerating Block
of
Professional Project
International Competition
Sicilian Hill |
the
Flats |
Thermal Spa |
Academic Project
Academic Project
to the
Academic Project
Ground |
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p.21
p.30
p.38
p.50
p.56
Academic Project
Urban Cafeteria | Adapting
Diploma Thesis
Research Thesis
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Aegean Sea Marine Mammal Center A Reasearch, Information and Rehabilitation Establishment for Marine Mammals
Project Type: Academic | Thesis Project Project Team: Eleni Mertzidi | Lydia Sideri Year: 2016 Location: Paliouri | Chalkidiki | Greece *Nominated
for
Young Talent Architecture Award 2016
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Re.Think Aegean Chalkidiki holds 40% out of the 1500 totally recorded cases of marine animals found stranded on Greek coasts. The appointed site facilitates interaction between three specific entities: the University of Thessaloniki, the Alonnisos National Marine Park and the Aegean Sea archipelago. Protected by Natura 2000, as a Special Marine Conservation Area, and enclosing a leeward bay, it provides an ideal shelter for hospitalizing animals. Combined with the popular beach nearby, it provides the opportunity for alternative forms of leisure activities.
Thessaloniki
Paliouri
Alonnisos
National Marine Park
Project Site Views
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General
view of the establisment from the sea
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Design Concept The basic idea of the synthesis consists of two parts:
Conceptual Models [Real Scale 1:500]
• The organization of the establishment in three distinct functional units
Masonry Wall
Concept Diagram
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• A meandering masonry wall which climbs uphill, delineates the establishments and regulates the relationship between the three units. It maintains and organizes the landscape topography, as well as defines a series of outdoor areas of varied character. The main goal is a harmonious integration of the building into the landscape; more specifically, a design process focusing on the crucial relationship between people, architecture and the natural milieu. This epitomizes our intention in creating a “landmark” for the area which stimulates environmental awareness.
The Center is intended to carry out a 3-part mission: • Rescuing, nursing, rehabilitating and releasing stranded, sick or injured marine mammals • Fostering relevant scientific research • Promoting multiple informative activities that stimulate ecological awareness focusing on the crucial human-and-sea-life relationship
1. Rehabilitation Sector
2. Research Sector
3. Informative Sector
Basic Routes Staff [Reseach and Rehabilitation] Staff [Informative, Educational & Recreational Activitie] Visitors [Guided Routes] Randomn Visitors
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Rehabilitation Sector
View
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of the
Outdoor Rehabilitation Pools
from the
Observation Deck
Stage 01 Rescue
Research
Stage 02_ Rehabilitation | Autopsy
and
Section Rehabilitation Facilities
Surgeries Outdoor rehabilitation pools Indoor rehabilitation pools
Stage 03_ Reslease
Visitor info point
Plan Level +1.00
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Research Sector
Interior View From
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the
Observation Deck
to the Informative sector
Rehabilitation Sector
and
Section Multipurpose Amphitheater
Multipurpose Amphitheater
Research Library Scientific Laboratories
Interion Observation Deck
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Informative, Educational Activities Sector
and
Recreational
The concept is based on the underlying idea tha t the visitor should be able to tour the whole exhiition following a distinct route. The exhibition department is to be used as a bridge between the educational purposes space and the visitor library. It is built on pilotis in a way that creates an open-air passage through the reception and the multipurpose amfitheater. The specific orientation of the upper level of the sector, provides an overall view to the gulf.
Educational Programs Multipurpose Amfitheater Exhibition Ramps Volunteers Working Space Reception
Longitudinal Section 18
Stairs
Research Library Scientific Laboratories
leading to the the
and
View
Courtyard Museum Entrance
of the central
Visitor Library
Cafeteria
Research Library
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Oper Air Amfitheater Outdoor Exhibition Space
Central Courtyard
Exhibition Ramps
Visitor Library
Plan Level +13.50
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3D Model [Real Scale 1:200] View from the Outdoor Amfitheater
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3D Model [Real Scale 1:200]
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The Bow Tie Figure Bow tie display stand design or Nikos Dallas Sartoria
Project Type: Professional | Product Design Project Team: Eleni Mertzidi Make Creative Spaces Year: 2017 Location: Thessaloniki | Greece
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Design Concept The challenge of the project was to design a unique and intriguing stand in order to present the product, promote the brand itself and finally be able to adapt to various displays and stores. The concept is based on a minimalistic masculine figure used in variable sizes. The use of black, unprocessed, 4mm metal sheet as the building material, in combination with the subtractive design, aims to make the stand a “frame� and bring the product into the spotlight. The structure consists of four figures and one base and can be easily assembled according to the requirements. In addition, each figure can be rotated on the base, providing alternative solutions, thus making the stand even more customizable.
Engraved plywood, used as label of the brand 1.75m
Black, unprocessed, 4mm metal sheet. Lasercut
90o bending Creating a surface in order to screw each figure to the main base and give the ability of rotation
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3D Model, PLywood
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Fixed skews Moveable skews
The design comprises two screws for each figure. The one is fixed at a point while the other one is moveable along an arc-shaped route. This way, the rotation of the figures is adjustable matching the needs of different cases.
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Details
of the
Construction
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Kaira Looro Architecture for Peace Sacred Architecture
Project Type: International Architecture Competition Project Team: Eleni Mertzidi | Lydia Sideri | Eleana Foti Year: 2017 Location: Tanaf | Senegal | Africa
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Kaira Saloo | Praying
in
Peace
Design Concept Kaira Saloo is a sacred space where people can spiritually communicate. Our goal is to have a space where 4 or more different religions can interact and pray at the same time. We strongly believe that giving a name to the structure can easily make it a more approachable space for the community. Kaira Saloo means “praying in peace�, which supports our idea for collectivity in praying. One of our main goals is the holistic interpretation and integration of the structure in the existing landscape, while at the same time enabling community participation and sustainability. We propose the design of a place that calls for a meeting between heaven and earth, divine and human. Despite the challenge of designing for different religions, our conceptual idea is based on the belief that faith, in any form, should ultimately unify people.
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Sloped Roof palm wood
Rain Collector
palm leaves
landmark
Rain Collector LANDMARK
Roman Catholic Animism CONCREGATION
Muslims
Central Courtyard
Other Religions
Exterior Walls Removable Partisions
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Axonometric Layout
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hyperbolic paraboloid
ROOF palm leaves
palm wood
Removable PARTITIONS
The basic principles of our synthesis consist of a central courtyard-atrium where people can gather and interact with one another, while dividing each religion to its certain space, and the east orientation of the structure. The hyperbolic paraboloid roof, made of palm wood and leaves, invites people to a spiritual journey. Its distinct shape, along with the centrally located rain collector, serve as a landmark for the region and the village community. The sloped roof collects water during the rain season, in its two lower sides, while the cylindrical element, inspired by the baobab tree in its dimensions and shape, brings water to the courtyard and stores it underground in three water tanks, where later phytopurification takes place, providing an important water resource to the community. The building filters light in various ways, especially by the perforations made on the exterior brick walls, where focused light is entering the inside enhancing the spirituality of the design. The sunbeams that enter the sacred space indicate either a passage or the coordination of the prayer. Considering the economic and social sustainability, the local adobe technique, used for the exterior spaced brick walls, along with the gap between the walls and the roof, provide good ventilation and reduce the internal temperature. In case of environmental emergencies or special occasions, the interior wooden partitions can be removed, so as to rearrange the space according to the needs of the village.
wooden panels
wooden sun-shades
Interior View Central Courtyard
palm wood pillars
Exterior WALLS spaced adobe-mud brick walls
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Longitudinal Section
Cross Section
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Interior View Central Courtyard
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Regenerating
the
Sicilian Hill
Regeneration of the northen gate of the municipality of Kallithea in the Era of the Memorandum
Project Type: Academic | Multi Function | Urban Design Project Team: Eleni Mertzidi | Lydia Sideri | Stella Tolmidou | Nasia Eleutheriadou Year: 2013 - 2014 Location: Athens, Greece
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The Location The area occupied currently by the Municipality of Kallithea has always been advantageous. Within a short distance from center of Athens, Kallithea boasted until the beginning of the 20th century, a quite picturesque landscape featuring cultivable fields and gardens. In 1884, the new suburb named ‘Kallithea’ (=beautiful view), after the marvellous sea-view it provided was established by the Euthymios Kehagias’ Building Company S.A. The first house-plans were designed by the famous German architect Ernst Ziller. At the beginning of the 20th century Kallithea included many neoclassic mansions that were mainly used as summer-houses. Kallithea’s organic inclusion in the Athenian architectural plan in combination with an increase in its population associated the new suburb with the revival of the Olympic Games. The arrival of numerous refugees from Asia Minor and Pontos changed drastically Kallithea’s character. Gradually, it was transformed into an important industrial and trading centre. Contemporary Kallithea was created to a large degree during the first postwar decades; this is when systematic construction of block of flats altered significantly the capital’s architectural face. Kallithea is currently densely inhabited with an intense cultural and commercial life. Kallithea is a region with a long history and interesting traditions, a society characterised by solidarity, an urban centre with the ability to overcome its problems.
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Design Concept residential and recreation
The most important aim is to convert the area to a centerpiece for its residents. This is implemented by highlighting the Sicilian Hill as a distinct natural feature; by creating open public spaces, parks and an entrance-plaza, as well as combining the two different identities of the area via setting up the building program.
zone
The northern part of the site is transformed into a commercial and cultural district, while the part closer to the hill is transformed into a residential and recreation zone. Housing units are allotted to University students, forming an “L� shape attached to the hill’s slope, in order to form a public spacepark that is cradled by the hill and the building. Due to the inability to pedestrianise Gr. Lambraki Street, the two city blocks are connected through an elevated platform over the street, thus enabling the connection between the commercial district and the public open spaces.
commercial and cultural district
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Section Diagrams Housing
Cultural Workshops
Retail Shops
Library | Student Union
Restaurant | Cafe
Reading Room | Cafe
Offices | Municipality Services
Auditorium Hall | Amfitheater
Student Union Library Reading Room | Cafe Auditorium Hall
Office Building Restaurant | Cafe Cultural Workshops
Sicilian Hill Outdoor Amphitheater
Commercial District Retail shops
3D Model [Real Scale 1:500]
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Commercial District The Cube Concept
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The basic idea is designing a contemporary steell roof, as a reference to an existing but abandonded shed standing there. The roof covers the whole market as a unifying element in the synthesis. Large area, mild slope, south orientated as well as smaller, steeper and north-orientated inclinations were used in this design. While the slopes do not follow the constuction grid of the retail stores, those two elements are combined via the bearing system. Regarding the retail shops, 3 different types of units developing in three levels, creating a variety of geometries. A steel route, covered with wood planks, ensures the access to each of the stores in the third level.
Ground Floor 1st Floor 2nd Floor
Layout
of the
Hand Drawing
Retail Shops
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Front Elevation
Back Elevation
Longitudinal Section 46
Commercial District | Upper Level
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Second Floor Plan
3D Model _ 48
real scale
[1:100]
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Block
of
Flats
Apartment buildings in front of Alimos Avenue
Project Type: Academic | Habitation Project Team: Eleni Mertzidi | Lydia Sideri | Giorgos Kapraras Year: 2012 - 2013 Location: Athens | Greece
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The main idea was to design two building volumes to the southern and the northern boundary of the appointed site, trying to keep up with the urban character of the region. At the same time we create a central courtyard, protected from the noise. An additional steel structure provides variability and shading to the facades of the buildings and at the same time creates a balcony for each apartment.
Transformable Facade Single Bedroom Appartment _ 60
Shared Terrace
m2
Staircase
Staircase
Single Bedroom Appartment With Loft _ 66 m2 3 Bedrooms Appartment _ 134
m2
3 Bedrooms Appartment Two -Storey_ 136 m2 Retail Stores
Parking Lot
Plan Level +7.70
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Plan Level +10.50
Plan Level +14.00
North Elevation
Longitudinal Section E - E
South Elevation 53
Cross Section
3D Model _ South View
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real scale
[1:100]
Interior Views
of the
Southern Lofts
3D Model_
[1:100] North View
real scale
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Thermal Spa Thermal Spa, Accomodation and Ancillary Facilities
Project Type: Academic | Multi Function | Landscape Project Team: Eleni Mertzidi | Lydia Sideri | Sofia MItsigkola | Stella Tolmidou | Nasia Eleutheriadou Year: 2012 - 2013 Location: Thermes | Xanthi | Greece
3D Model [Real Scale 1:200] 57
The design concept starts with a route that incorporates all the appropriate facilities along the way, giving the opportunity to the visitors to have an overall view of the establishment. The two outdoor swimming pools are centrally located, with wooden decks and concrete pavement that form the passages and outdoor resting areas. As the guests enter the establishment, they encounter the Entrance building where the reception hall, the restaurant and the cafeteria are located. Moving further along the route they find the Thermal Spa Facilities. One storey down is where the individuals pools and private facilities are, offering a view of the surrounding landscape over the river. Entrance Level Reception CafĂŠ
The accommodation facilities are situated farther from the public pools, on a parallel axis to the walkway. At the end of the vertical passage to the main axis of the establishment is the observatory, which provides a secluded and peaceful place for meditation and relaxation.
Thermal Spa Facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pools Restaurant
Obsrvatory Accommodation Facilities
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Plan Level -3.00
Plan Level +0.00 59
Views of the Outdoor Swimming Pools 60
Aerial View
of the
Establishment
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Urban Cafeteria A cafeteria and reading room at a multipurpose community center in the city of Xanthi
Project Type: Academic | Interior Design Project Team: Eleni Mertzidi | Lydia Sideri Year: 2012 Location: Xanthi | Greece *Featured
in the
Annual Architecture Students Exhibition
of
DUTh
3D Model Section [real Scale 1:50]
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Located in a multipurpose community center in the heart of the city of Xanthi, it provides a relaxing and reading point for its residents and especially University students. On the ground floor of the cafeteria, there is a small dining area, the bar and the kitchen. There is also auxiliary and rest rooms in the basement. The first floor is developed with a cantilevered system surrouding the ground floor space, supported by beams and columns of reinforced concrete. The walls, made of concrete and bricks, the metal window frames and the custom interior design bring an industrial character to the cafĂŠ. Bar Detail Section [real Scale 1:20]
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3D Model Section [real Scale 1:50]
Firtst Floor Plan
Ground Plan
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Adapting
to the
Ground
A case study of Underground Structures
Project Type: Academic | Research Thesis Project Team: Eleni Mertzidi | Lydia Sideri Year: 2016 Publication: Architecture site archstudies.gr 66
Absract How do we define the adaptation of a structure in the ground? In what ways is that possible? What are the criteria that verify this adaptation? These questions seek answers and at the same time stimuli for further discussion. Through research, constant searches and particularly examples, from a wide range of time and space, we try to dig deeper into those questions that exist in our thoughts. Anonymous, underground structures that are lost in time, not designed by an architect but by admirable builders, cause awe and wonder, and will continue to do so. The foundations of our research were those structures that reflect the essence of the adaptation, without blindly seeking it, but by creating it themselves according to wisdom and frugality. We focus on the part where the building and the ground interact in a way that they are ultimately perceived as one. Underground structures. As we try to keep in mind the present situation, we are searching for the appropriate vocabulary that will translate in today’s terms the knowledge of the past, so that fundamental values are incorporated in contemporary architecture. What really concerns us is if the underground buildings of today can automatically be identified as adapted into the ground, not just morphologically but substantially. We discover the needs and the desires that lead architects to this choice. How similar or different are they to those of the anonymous builders? Underground structures could easily be characterized, in many cases, as the epitome of adjustment. Although, a more careful interpretation of the reasons and the ways that are used, is always required. Today, it is perhaps up to the architects to justify their choices. After all is said and done, only time can verify or disprove their success. *The Buddhist Monastery “Phugtal”
in
Northen India
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Typology based on
of
Underground Structures
Section Plans
Cliff Digging
Removing Ground creating a Central Patio
Removing Ground creating a Central Building Mass
Anonymous Underground Architecture
Ajanta Caves, India Settlements Turkey
in
Cappadocia,
Necropolis
of
Pantalica, Sicily
House
in
Dwellings
in
Tynisia
Dwellings
in
China
Monolithic Churches Ethiopia
in
Santorini, Greece
Contemporary Underground Architecture Villa Vals, Switzerland Conference Center of the Olympics Commitee, Olympia, Greece
New University Library, Greece Ecology House, USA Aloni, Antiparos, Greece
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National Maritime Museum, Dennmark Temppeliaukio Church, Finland
Lalibela Church, Ethiopia
Danish National Maritime Museum by BIG Architects, Denmark
Ajanta Caves, India
Villa Vals, Switzerland
Matmata Dwellings, Tynisia
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