Luis Loizou architectural portfolio
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DESIGNING IS A MATTER OF CONCENTRATION. YOU GO DEEP INTO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. IT'S ABOUT INTENSIVE RESEARCH, REALLY. THE CONCENTRATION IS WARM AND INTIMATE AND LIKE THE FIRE INSIDE THE EARTH - INTENSE BUT NOT DISTORTED. YOU CAN GO TO A PLACE, REALLY FEEL IT IN YOUR HEART. IT'S ACTUALLY A BEAUTIFUL FEELING. PETER ZUMTHOR
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_projects are sorted by scale _all the projects have been designed in collaboration with the mentioned students
contents [1] mirror | dam [p.6] architectural competition, February 2015 in collaboration with Alexandra Androutsopoulou and Zach Hatziloukas [2] re-stream salonica [p.8] architectural competition, August 2014 in collaboration with Zach Hatziloukas [3] fissures in the urban fabric [p.10] design, School of Architecture, NTUAthens, October 2014 in collaboration with Mato Bouki and Marina Naki [4] klafthmonos square reconstruction [p.14] landscape design, School of Architecture, NTUAthens, June 2014 in collaboration with Zach Hatziloukas and Maria Theodorou [5] new athens city museum [p.18] design, School of Architecture, NTUAthens, July 2013 in collaboration with Zach Hatziloukas [6] imoa [p.22] architectural competition, January 2014 in collaboration with Margarita Haskopoulou, Zach Hatziloukas and Maria Theodorou [6] the 'beehive' shelter [p.24] architectural competition, July 2014 in collaboration with Francois Caillat, Foteini Kanellopoulou, Andres Mata, Victor Resines Forseck and Anna Skoula [8] save the lifeguard! [p.26] design, School of Architecture, NTUAthens, July 2012 in collaboration with Savvas Papasavvas [9] heteropatios | topias [p.28] installation, School of Architecture, TUBerlin May 2014 in collaboration with Aml Enash and Haya Zaatry around the world [p.29] curriculum vitae [p.30]
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mirror | dam 78째39'26.4"N 16째20'50.6"E Pyramiden is somehow a symmetric settlement on the axis that divides the central square in the middle, which is the reason why we do not preserve all the buildings in the area, but only half of them. Therefore we propose a mirrordam along this axis to protect the northern part of the settlement and simultaneously to reflect the image of the "lost" one.
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This will eventually lead to the corruption of the buildings that are located at the southern side of the dam. After a short period of time there will be a great and attractive contrast between the abandoned part and the preserved one. axis
concept
near future
far future
aerial view
We found that the port is the most emotional space; a place full of memories for the past inhabitants and important for the settlement's existence. Thus, we create a second wall, parallel to the old dock of the harbor, which acts as a dam as well. So, this point remains the entrance to the settlement, becoming a symbol of remembrance.
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10% extension of the existing bicycle system
40% more trees along the avenue
The park at the top of the stream improves the quality of life of the residents who live nearby
50% augmentation of the water as an element in the city by the creation of the lakes
re-stream salonica 40째37'29.1"N 22째57'17.6"E The main goal of our project was to give Salonica back its lost streaming identity, as the city used to have many streams coming from the mountains. Two streaming routes start from Kedrinos Lofos and lead to the seafront. Our design is inspired by streams of water coming from the mountains and infiltrate wherever there is a void. In these points the route becomes a plaza. In addition, we create a connection between the mountain -Kedrinos Lofos- and the sea -Thermaikos gulf- which has been lost through the decades as a result of the loss of the natural streams. We imagine that these routes will transform into human streams, taking in consideration of the current bicycle system, as we create a bike road along the avenue and connect it with the existing system.
120% increase of the public space comparing to the use of the existing by the avenue
The plaza next to the museums is an interactive information place concerning .the museum exhibitions
The streams cross over each other and continue underground in order to reveal the archaeological site to pedestrians
A church of historical importance becomes a .permanent exhibit in the plaza
The stream leads to the seafront A plaza in front of the town hall is suitable for some .events related to the city
walking above history - the meeting point of the two streams.
The plaza in front of the University is a meeting space for the students. The ground in some points stands up to become a seat
A plaza in front of the students’ restaurant creates a place for meeting, chilling out, relaxing etc.
An entrance space provides easy and comfortable access to the sports facilities of the city
The organic-round elements are forms to introduce the stream to the pedestrians
The park at the top of the stream improves the quality of life of the residents who live nearby
The upper part of the streams becomes a park, a place where visitors can enjoy the sea view and children can play.
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fissures in the urban fabric 37°56'35.6"N 23°41'43.6"E
the "cultural drops"
The concept was to crack the urban fabric, to create some fissures. How we act to create this? We keep the main structure of the blocks, but internally we break the consistency of a region. In both areas of intervention, we keep the external structure – shape of the block, the entrances points to them and the existing roads. In the area II we propose some green axes, which are leading, either to the Center of Culture, either to the sea. These axes are the main linear cores to which the back yards of the houses are having access.
the public cultural space "flows"
the cultural network
Vs complete Vs cracked block
In the area I, the triangle-shaped area, we create a cultural network that cracks the urban fabric. The fissures have been inspired from the undulations caused by drops (in this case, "cultural drops") in a calm water surface and then translated into zigzag lines. So, there are two cases: the complete block and the cracked block, where the public space dominates. These two kinds are very different in their use, the built analogies, the privacy and even the materiality. The complete blocks are residential buildings with clear boundaries of properties, with an inner patio and variable height. On the other hand, the buildings of the cultural network, have a completely extroverted character housing culture uses as dance schools, music schools, drama schools, while ensuring their users under alternative habitation structures. The buildings are turning to the public space, creating “cultural screens”. One of the main design tools was the views. The block’s transformation allows visual contact with Acropolis, because of its curvature.
block's transformation
building's height - cross section
building's height - longitudinal section
plan of two blocks
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40 m2
75 m2
130 m2
75 m2
160 m2
section of the 75m2 flat
floor plan of the 75m2 flat
livingroom of the 75m2 flat
bedroom of the 75m2 flat
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Klafthmonos square is known as a place that hosts various and different activities: concerts, cultural events, bazaars etc. Mostly, though, is known as the meeting point of several demonstrations and protests. Hence the name. Therefore the formation of a plateau at the upper part of the square was imposed. The Museum of the city of Athens that now is directly connected to the square through the pedestrianization of Paparrigopoulou Street. In front of the museum a plateau offers an outdoor space for any cultural events regarding the museum. A semi-outdoor kiosk serves as an information point about the museum and the ancient wall.
klafthmonos square 37째58'46.1"N 23째43'54.0"E Our goal was not to create a stiff design but a space that flows and encourages people to interact with it. The existing square, even though is situated in the centre of Athens, it is barely used by the public. We decided to unify the square following the countour lines of the area, which coincide with the curved lines of the design. These lines are made of cement mortar and are 50cm in width.
The site of the corner block at the south part of the square is ideal for the creation of a small amphitheatre that will host various activities. The big blank wall can serve as the projection surface.
The surface makes the square accessible from all the sides of the square. The main material to keep the square cohesive and unified is sett pavement that follows the natural topography and creates hills where is needed. Specific areas in the square were formed depending on the uses of the surrounding buildings.
The pedestrianization of the peripheral roads serves the expansion of the uses of the ground floors around the square. The covered areas with tables and pavilion co-exist and co-function with the little coffee shops along the Dragatsaniou Street.
All the existing trees of the square are preserved in order to maintain the large shadow they make as well as pavillions are added. Natural materials like grass and wood are used in points were you can lie down and relax while small lakes are formed to improve the microclimate. Stabilized soil facilitate the circulation of people.
Next to the semi-outdoor spaces, away from the busy street and beside the trees there is a small play area for children.
At the centre of the square the biggest hill is formed. Apart form the view of the rest of the square, the hill is oriented towards the Neoclassical Trilogy of Athens, the greatest reference point of the configuration of the square.
Parts of the ancient Themistoklian Wall of Athens are visible both from the top and also at the ground level.
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ancient wall
stabilized soil
tree trunks
wood
cement mortar plan
sett pavement
water
grass
longitudinal section
cross section
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athens city museum 37°58'43.2"N 23°43'52.2"E The concept was to create a city museum in the centre of Athens in a very special site, where part of the ancient wall of the city exists in a lower level. Getting the geometrical solid object of cube as a design tool, we decided to use it either as a building or as an open space. A cube consists one of the main built units of the museum, while another ‘invisible’ cube makes the digging to reveal the antiquity. A third one organises the entrance of the museum, a public square, where someone can observe the wall, enter the museum or just pass by. The two main building units have a totally different nature. The cube is a closed rigid concrete mass, while the other unit is open to public view with glass at its facade. This unit hosts the exhibitions and the cafe at its upper levels and the entrance at ground level. The cube contains the more ‘silent’ uses, such as the library, the adminitration offices and the amphitheatre at the underground level. An outdoor amphitheatre is formed to facilitate the access from the street level to the antiquities, while a connection between the units takes place in the first floor via a metal bridge.
structural and functional grid - design main axes
main volumes of the museum
connection of the two grids
cube - the design tool
the public space 'flows' in the museum
access to the museum and movement inside this
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imoa 22째 54' 39.4"S 68째 11' 01.3"W spaces Vs patios
three categories
organisation around patios
The main concept of the museum was to create a building in harmony with the surrounding environment that would provide the opportunity to nightwatch the amazing sky of Chile. Our goal was to create a building that will balance the observation space and the functional space of the museum. The form has its inspiration to the ancient settlements in Chile and provides multifunctional and easy adjusted spaces to the current needs First of all, we decided to divide the spaces into a number of three categories. Then, these three categories are organised around two patios that are used to bring the daylight inside the museum. The spaces became elliptical and there is an ease of access to them in the space that "flows" around and between the two patios.
elliptical shaped spaces
the inspiration space "flows" around patios
cross section
longitudinal section
facade
floor plan
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the ΄beehive΄ shelter 0°00'14.3"N 40°22'32.4"E
green spaces
We chose to locate our camp in Kenya to host refugees from Somalia. The camps are already overcrowded, so we think it would be interesting to develop our project in this region. The principle of endless development of our camp would also respond to the variations of refugee population. The Transitional Shelter Camp is living and the different shelters who composed it are as cells: they grow, decrease, multiply and disappear. So, our concept is to propose a shelter which allows these transformations.
open spaces
shelters
roads
Our shelter is composed by a prefabricate structure which forms the "Nucleus cell". After the construction of this first habitation, the residents could built, with local materials, some extensions: the "Satellite cells". This mixture of construction system, with concept "Nucleus cell + Satellite cells", many advantages: - Quick installation, but possibility transformation on the time. - Adaptability for the special needs of residents, especially for the kids and peoples. - Better appropriation by the residents - Each shelter has his own identity
the has of the old
We chose the hexagon as the basic form for our shelter for several reasons: - The hexagon divides a plan with no waste of space. It combines with other hexagons, triangles or squares to make a perfect tessellation of a plan. This is really interesting for combining with extensions or other shelters to create private exterior place. - With five persons in the shelter, each one has his/her own wall, which can be transformed in an extension . The sixth wall is for the common entrance. - In the interior, the open corners make the space more fluid.
master plan
public spaces
south elevation
floor plan of a shelter
east elevation
block (125-200 persons) street (500-600 persons)
neighborhood (3000-4000 persons)
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save the lifeguard! 38째21'49.4"N 22째37'13.7"E This project is located in a beach in the Gulf of Antikyra, Boeotia, Greece. The designed structure will be used both as a shelter for a lifeguard and as two dressing rooms for the bathers.
plan
The structure has a shape that opens to the sea, in order to provide wider view for the lifeguard. There are only two wooden columns, which are blocking the view, so it's easier for the lifeguard to control what's happening in the whole beach. The ceiling provides enough shadow during the whole day and keeps also the dressing rooms cool. During the night the structure can be used as a platform for somebody who wants to enjoy the view, since it's easily accessible from the road. All the connections were designed in detail.
plan
side elevation
section
detail a
detail b
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heteropatios | topias 52째31'55.5"N 13째24'38.4"E We investigated and we concluded that some of the patios in the area of Kreuzberg, Berlin and specifically in the Adalbertstrasse and its surroundings constitute heterotopic spaces. So in this exercise we decided to create an installation to focus on the feeling that you have after entering a heterotopic space. We found a narrow, underground space with just an opening, a space that is isolated from the outside atmosphere, like the patios in comparison with the streets. Then we installed some chairs that are reserved for the people who belong to this space. Like in the patios the people are there, you can see them and you are curious to enter the patio to find out what is happening. We also putted, at the darkest point of this space, a chair without a seat that is unreserved. The seat is invisible only for you. The persons who belong to this place can see the seat; can see a normal chair so they can also use it! But actually this chair is your chair. It's the only option you have; it's the only available chair for you to sit, to join the other people. But if you try to sit on the chair you will fall. You will realize that you don't belong in this space. Everyone has a place in this space, except you! So now the roles have changed. Before entering the space you thought that you are the normal and the people inside the others. But after entering you become the other! So it's impossible to conform and the only thing you can do is to leave this heterotopic space. We were thinking about the right way to make people feel this feeling of the other. We wanted to make it easily understandable with simple methods and by using some really common things of the everyday life; the chairs! At the end, via this installation, we realize better the meaning of heterotopia and the meaning of other spaces.
around the world NESW By travelling around the world, I was lucky to capture some unique photos - anyway, in my opinion, each photo is unique! - and create my own collection. For more photos check out my Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126909978@N07/
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contact email: address: city: postal code: phone number:
education Feb 2014 - Aug 2014:
loizouluis@gmail.com 2, Lydias Street Athens, Greece 11527 +30 699 688 1384 (GR) +357 99 052275 (CY)
about me name: date of birth: nationality:
Luis(Loizos) Loizou 05.10.1989 Cypriot
hobbies:
football, travelling, photography, tennis, sketching, socializing, reading, visiting exhibitions
Sep 2004 - Jun 2007: Vergina Lyceum, Larnaka, Cyprus (GPA: 19.66/20)
work skills:
work experience
languages
creativity, industriousness, teamwork, consistency, leadership skills patience, persistence
Dec 2011 - Apr 2012:
Greek:
native
English:
excellent (International
Sep 2009 - present: Jul 2007 - Jul 2009:
Jun 2006 - Aug 2011: (for five consecutive summers)
School of Architecture, Technische Ăœniversität Berlin, Germany (TUBerlin) - Erasmus student Bachelor & Master, School of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens, Greece (NTUA) expecting date of graduation: October 2015 (GPA: 8.9/10) Military education as a Reserve Officer in the Cypriot National Guard
Internship and participation in measured drawing of uninhabited traditional settlement of Vatheia as a part of Architectural Design 5A course (NTUA), in Mani region, Peloponnese, Greece Worker as a builder in the company ''Loukas Theodorou & Son''
German:
General Certificate of Secondary Education (University of Cambridge 2005)
very good (Goethe
Zertifikat B2 (Goethe Institut Athen - 2013)
distinctions + prizes
skills
Aug 2014:
Among the finalists in the International Architectural Contest "Re-designing the cityscape from the forest to the seafront: Tritis Septemvriou Street, Thessaloniki, Greece"
Aug 2014:
Among the finalists in the competition "Designing Emergency Shelters" by OOAc Group
Autocad: excellent 3ds Max (+Vray): excellent Archicad: very good Photoshop: very good InDesign: very good Vectorworks: good Rhinoceros: good
Aug 2014:
Participation in the 25th UIA World Congress 2014 in Durban, South Africa with the Greek team
May 2002:
3rd place in the 3rd Cypriot Mathematical Olympiad
May 2001:
3rd place in the 2nd Cypriot Mathematical Olympiad
Microsoft Office: very good (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Programming: good (GCE O`Level in (Visual Basic, Computing Studies (2005) Pascal, Arduino)
thank you
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