2013 Architectural Portfolio

manou petroula

architectural portfolio

manou petroula architectural portfolio

table of contents CURRICULUM VITAE

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ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES

hand made/ink 01_construction section of building 02_traditional macedonian architecture: house residential 01_studio-shelter by the lake 02_by the sea large scale 01_hotel and spa by the sea urban 01_green connections object design 01_red spot 29208

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DIPLOMA PROJECT

architectural design 00_in the edge between water and earth // Kerkini environmental research and education center WORKSHOPS

01_optical routes PROFESSIONAL 01_(4/2)/2

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CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2004-2011, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture-Engineering (School of Architecture), Diploma of Architect-Engineer TU Berlin, 2008-2009, ERASMUS Scholarship in Master Program, winter semester

PUBLICATIONS

IN THE EDGE BETWEEN WATER AND EARTH / KERKINI ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER // Diploma Project (architectural design) INTERVENTIONS IN THE RANGE OF ART / ACTIVISM IN THE PUBLIC SPACE OF THESSALONIKI // Diploma Thesis : CASE STUDY IN THESSALONIKI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Collaborator/Partner at Technical/Construction Office PELMA, Department of Architectural Design, 2011-now Project Architect. Design and management of residential projects. Interaction with the public sector concerning the management of projects, and clients management. Participationsupervision of construction. Environmental design. Consultancy and interior design.

Freelance Architect, 2011-now Intern at Technical/Construction Office PELMA, 2010-2011 Interaction with public sector concerning the management of projects. Participation-supervision of construction. General office support.

WORKSHOPS Green and Sustainable Buildings - New Trends and Standards in the Building Sector.

Plus Energy LAB, November 2012 Green Roofs in the street Valaoritou, September 2010 // Organized during the Celebration of the 45 Dimitria in Thessaloniki. Multicultural Space PEIRAMA

CAD SKILLS

Autocad, 2012-2013, 2D/3D Adobe; Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign Sketch Up

LANGUAGES Greek English German Italian Chinese

native speaker Lower of Cambridge, Proficiency of Michigan Zertifikat B1, Zertifikat C1 knowledgeable basic user

AFFILIATIONS Serres Association of Professional Architects, 2013, Fellow, Administrator of the internet page Registered Architect Engineer with the Technical Chamber of Greece, 2012 Participation in the Exhibition of the Workshop: Green Roofs in the street Valaroitou, September 2010

INTERESTS Blogging // Graphic Design // Literature // Drawing/Ink // Cinema // Travelling

architectural studies hand made/ink

01_construction section of building

vertical section of modern buidling structure date: 2006, winter-summer semester course: 2T1 22 // 2T1 32 Technology of Construction The project concerns the study and drawing of a section of a building of modern structure, according to the modern greek aspects of construction. The section consists of secondary drawings, regarding each phase of construction, starting from the foundation of the building, moving up to each floor, ending to the roof. Each phase of the secondary parts of the seminar focuses on the details of the construction and the structure of the building.

An addition task is the draw of construction details of an interior space. More specifically, due to certain structure particularities, like the special moisture insulation of the space, the elected interior space is a bathroom.

The seminar includes also lectures on the aspects and methods of construction, and projections of modern structures and their construction details.

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02_traditional macedonian architecture: house

typical traditional residence in Haropo village, Serres, Greece date: 2007, winter semester course: 2T5 01 Architectural Measure Drawing-Introduction to Restoration The project concerns the on site measurement and the drawing of an existing building of traditional architecture. The choice of the building is based on the personal judgement of the student. My choice of the building concerns a house of traditional macedonian architecture, located in the village Haropo, on the County of Serres, northern Greece.

One of the main goals of the seminar is the depiction of the house at its current situation and the description of its current construction pathology.

More specifically, the building constitutes a traditional two floor house, whose construction must be of the beginning of the 20th century, probably between the 20s and the 30s. The construction is broadly consistent with the traditional type of housing, that is prominent in the region, known as macedonian type of architectural housing, and is conducted with local materials, mostly stone and wood, and also bricks and reeds, regarding the structure of the roof. The main element of the building structure is a solid wall of stones, 50 cm thick, that surrounds the ground floor from three sides, as in an U shape, and the upper floor from two sides, as in an L shape. Another basic element of the structure is the vertical and horizontal beams that support the rest of the structure.

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The house includes the following spaces. The ground floor consists of two separate non-communicating and each with its own exterior entrance, spaces. The existence of a more recent-built solid brick wall, that separates the two spaces, indicates the fact that the ground floor was originally a single space, separated later to meet additional operational purposes, such as to live up to the needs of more habitants. However the floor is not covered with solid material but with soil, which proves that the ground floor was basically used more probably as a stall or storage space.

The upper floor consists also of two separate spaces that connect with each other with a common corridor-hall. The hall in comparison to the other two spaces is open from one side to the external environment. The floors are wooden. The walls of this floor apart from the already mentioned solid stone wall, that constitutes the main frame of the building, are made either of common sun-baked brick, mainly regarding the ground floor, or of compact not industrialized brick, which is obvious in some places where the plaster is damaged.

More specifically on the western facade of the house the construction of the building is quite obvious due to damages to the structure. The rest of the building’s structure, such as the doors and the windows, are wooden. Regarding the windows, they have no glazers, and two of the house’s windows are built with bricks.

The roof of the house has suffered some damages, evidenced by the collapse of one part of it into a room of the upper floor, and also by the improvements made to the structure evident at some points.

The roof consists of vertical and horizontal beams that support the so called in greek language “mpampades”, who carry the trusses that form the frame of the roof. On top the frame bears a layer of reeds, where the tiles of byzantine type are placed.

Finally, another element of construction that should be mentioned is the stair that leads to the upper floor.

The existing staircase is constructed of concrete. A fact indicating that the former staircase probably of wood was destroyed and replaced by a newer construction of concrete.

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architectural studies residential

01_studio-shelter by the lake

pavillon in Kleiner Wannsee, Berlin date: 2008, winter semester course: erasmus, TU Berlin

The project concerns the conception and construction of a little nature-shelter-pavillon, of a total area of 20 sqm., along side a lake outside the city of Berlin.

The project site is integrated in a wider settlement area of small countryside houses, known as Kleiner Wannsee. Part of the construction of the small shelter, which should also aspire to capabilities of accommodation, is the provision and creation of an external configuration, both of the surrounding natural environment, courtyard, and of the shore borderline. Main objective of the project is the better evaluation of the relation between structured and unstructured-natural environment. Strong position in the conception and implementation of the project Pavillon am See, occupy the following parameters: the idea-concept design, functionality, material and construction, relation with the surrounding landscape, proportions and harmony with natural environment.

The above mentioned parameters constitute the guidelines of the design. The basis of the design consists of the conception of a small space, suitable also for accommodation, which could provide both isolation from the stressful city environment and integration and “contact� with natural environment.

The shape of the building resembles a small wooden ribbon on the shore borderline, which folds, so that to create an indoor space of accommodation, protected from outside environment. At the same time the large window provides an undistractive view of the lake, while the deck provides a direct contact with the water. The inside of the shelter is mostly occupied by a living room and separate bathroom, while a small staircase leads to a bedroom cabinet. The main material of the construction is wood and glass, used intentionally to succeed a whole integration of the shelter to the thick natural environment.

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02_by the sea

3 residences by the sea in Bourbourou, Chalkidiki, Greece date: 2009, winter semester course: 2ÎŁ1 18 Residence

The seminar includes the design of three separate residences of various size and spaces and intended for different kind of uses. The lot of design intervention is located is the area known as Bourbourou, in north Greece, in Chalkidiki.

A detailed description of each of the three projects is as follows.

The first assignment concerns a space of about 20sqm. with exact dimensions of 4,5x4,5x4,5. The original intention was to create a shelter, a space of protection but not from natural forces but rather a space to calm someone’s mind, a space for mental clarity and creativity. The simple, basic, platonic solid of the cube is the most ideal shape that could respond to the function of a space designed for isolation. The cube with its special characteristics and balance of dimensions can contribute to calmness, purity of mind, and inspiration. The small dimensions of the cube structure can support efficiently the idea of a small private, more personal space, where one can freely express himself, not only spiritually but also artistically.

The interior of the space is divided into two separate parts. The main part of the space constitutes the space of respite and creation, while the other part of the space, the smallest, is occupied by secondary uses, such as WC and storage space. The structure is completed with an exterior space formed as a small concrete terrace. In addition the outside facets of the structure are covered with panels of cooper, creating thus the impression of a literal fort, an element that intensifies the impression of unique, private space, which preserves its integrity from outside influences.

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The second project is the design of a 60sqm. house, focusing mainly on short-term accommodation for up to two persons. The whole volume of the building is formed by the lining of a solid concrete wall that basically turns its “back� to the North. Thus the interior space of the building is protected, despite the wholesome exposure of the building from the other sides. In addition this solid concrete wall functions as an element that divides the interior of the residence, separating the bathroom from the rest of the house volume. As a result in the southern view the residence gives the impression of a single space, an impression to be heightened by the lack of substantial walls separating further the interior space.

A walkway along the south side of the building is basically turned into the main walking corridor of the house, extending from the kitchen to the living room.

This space is eligible for several uses.

The materials used for the construction of the building, beyond the solid concrete wall and the space of the bathroom, is metal structure and glass, materials that can support an open structure, and thus allow a panoramic view of the landscape and interesting views to the sea. The construction complements a wooden deck that extends from interior to exterior reaching out to the sea, while two large wooden panels blind the sun on the south side of the building.

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The third assignment is focused on the design of a 200sqm. residence, with various spaces to serve the everyday needs and accommodation of a family of four persons. The ground floor is formed by the combination of two rectangular volumes that intersect perpendicular to each other, forming at the point of their intersection a square space that gathers as a whole the movement to individual spaces: the entrance to the house, the living room, the kitchen, the stairs to access the upper floor, where the bedrooms are. Thus the space of the living room gives the impression of an independent space, providing open views to the sea, through large windows. The rest of the ground floor is occupied by the spaces of a large bathroom, serving this floor, family and guests, and of the kitchen.

As far as the upper floor plan is concerned, here only the horizontal rectangular volume is preserved, and is actually widened both to the north and south, creating space for the master bedroom to the north and for the childrens’ bedrooms on the south.

On the exterior various alterations of the volumes form the facades of the residence, alternations that rise from the formation of the interior spaces. Strong diagonal alignments become low walls that separate different areas of the exterior space, while additional external configurations such as the wooden deck that extends on the outside of the living room, complete the wholesome exterior landscape of the house.

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architectural studies large scale

01_hotel and spa by the sea

hotel and small spa unit in Thermi, Thessaloniki, Greece date: 2010, winter-summer semester course: 2ÎŁ1 60 // 2ÎŁ1 61 From Design to Construction collaboration with: Zahou Maria, Ropaca Stellina The seminar concerns the design of a program of buildings that includes a hotel unit, a small spa unit, and a restaurant. The lot of intervention is located on an area by the sea, that belongs to the municipality of Thermi, Thessaloniki.

The area where the lot of intervention is located, is the one that extends over the eastern edge of the urban plan of the city of Thessaloniki, along the sea front, towards the airport. Over the recent years, a considerable commercial development had occurred in this area, without affecting though the dominant low construction. Taking into account the above mentioned parameters and the specific physical characteristics of the region, a region of considerable natural beauty that extends along an untapped to this point waterfront, a first contact with the lot of intervention was attempted. Among the top priorities is the direct integration of the wholesome building program in the natural environment of the site. As a result, our primary incisions follow the natural lines and physical curves of the the land. To this, an effort of identifying certain characteristics of the site, such as the orientation, the view, and in particular the more specific south west orientation of the lot towards the sea, where the more remarkable views, must be added.

Further more, an effort of ascribing the sound, emphasizing to the points of sound pleasure, like close to the sea, along with a depiction of the emotion sensed in these points, signifying either the negative or positive atmosphere, concluded to an overall qualitative representation of the plot. These particular features constitute another main factor affecting both the siting and the design of the buildings. Thus, two are the main axes of design of the buildings, one along the stream and one along the sea, while at the same time a more minimalistic design is implemented.

The building program of the seminar includes a hotel unit and restaurant serving the hotel and also as independent unit, and finally a small spa unit. A key design decision is the separation of the buildings into three independent units, a decision that is conducted by the different functionality of each building and also according to a general aesthetic direction of design. However, the three separate units are connected by a canopy that extends from one building to other, sheltering the open corridors. This canopy runs like a “ribbon� along the buildings, while also gives the impression at some points that penetrates the buildings, supporting at the same time the concept of totality of the building program.

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In addition, the shelter functions as an element of distinction between the constructed and unconstructed-natural spaces, as it spreads from the hotel entrance to the point between the bathing unit and the restaurant, reaching out to the marina, whose dock with its formation constitute a virtual continuation of the ribbon-canopy.

An additional element of design are the wooden platforms-decks, that extend along side the buildings and parallel to the ribbon-canopy, configuring the landscape and contributing to the topographical orientation of the plot. The design of the wooden platforms constitutes mainly an attempt to connect the built environment with the sea-water element, while also defines a more specific use of the exterior spaces.

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As far as the more specific design of the buildings is concerned, a design logic that supports simple “clean� volumes and surfaces, and horizontal lines, that transform into walls and delimit the internal functions and movements, is followed. Characteristic of the facades is the large glass surfaces allowing great views to the water, either the sea or the stream, in contradiction to the rest of the shell of the buildings that is solid.

Last but not least important element is the secondary interventions on the lot, which are mild and concern mainly the courts of the hotel, one basketball, one tennis, and two 5x5 football courts, the roads designed to access the units, the hotel, restaurant and spa, parking areas and various plantings.

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architectural studies urban

01_green connections

urban design on the east limit of the city Thessaloniki, Greece date: 2009, summer semester course: 2ÎŁ3 05 Urban Design (studio) collaboration with: Beaudet Marie-Alix, Chassain Romain, Vojinovitch Remi The main objective of the project is the design of a part of urban grid towards the east extension of the city of Thessaloniki. On the east side of the city, Thessaloniki shows remarkable growth and interest in construction, regarding not only the entertainment sector with malls, hotels, casinos and cinemas, but lately also the residence sector.

As a result the need of an urban extension design is becoming more and more urgent, in order to secure an harmonic extension of the city to the east, according a proper planning and taking into account the residential needs of this particular region. In addition, in combination with the ability of an autonomous operation of this region independently to the city center. An ability that is to create secondary operational centers dependent and at the same time autonomous from the city center.

Furthermore on the project, it is divided into two design phases.

The first design phase includes an on site research of the lot, where the design is to be conducted and the wholesome urban design of the area in large scale. The lot is located on the eastern limit of the urban plan of the city, and extends between the main boulevard that leads to the airport and the sea.

The research of this phase declares the potential gravity points of the region, that are able to attract interest in residency on the project area, while at the same time a more analytical recording of the characteristic features of the lot is conducted. The recording reveals two separate groups of features. On the one hand there is the human factor, represented with the roads, the different uses mixed in the area and the constant moving. On the other hand, nature with its physical features, like the stream on the left side of the lot, the sea and general flora create a great impact on the perception of the lot, and as a result an impact on the design plan.

The particular limits of the lot, the busy road on the north, the stream on the west and the sea on the south, conduct a design that wants to combine the urban grid with the privilege of the sea and its potentials. This, in conjunction with a subjective map of senses, which represents the more interesting spots on the lot, through the most pleasant sound, the best views, and the most positive feelings, organize the lot into three different sub areas.

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The upper sub-area has the highest density, creating thus a barrier to the road. Most notable characteristic is the thick small blocks with high buildings.

The middle sub-area emphasize on small scale collective buildings, creating green spaces on the inside.

The low sub-area, is the one by the sea. This area is dedicated to more community functions, like leisure activities by the sea and open spaces.

Each sub area is separated from another, with a buffer space that connects the built space with the along side the stream open green area. This open green area along the stream also functions as a connection bond the urban limit of the city.

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The second phase of the design project, includes a more specific approach of design in smaller scale, of a part of the master-plan conducted during the first phase. More specifically, an evaluation of the design proposals of each group of students was conducted, during which the students attending this design project, were able to select the most popular and wellorganized proposal. In this particular situation the design proposal of the group I was participating was selected, and thus we divided the master-plan into smaller parts, so as the groups can choose on which one to focus on the second phase.

As a result the master-plan was divided into 5 smaller parts.

During this phase, the group focused on the part C. The reason for this selection is that this part contains, not only green open space, after all like all parts do, but also because is the area where the two different typologies of design meet. The one with high density blocks, and the one with low density, more collective character blocks. Part C also contains the buffer space that separates the upper sub-area from the middle sub-area, where a plaza is designed containing community service buildings, such as a kindergarden, a library, commerce and cafes, a gymnasium and open market space. Furthermore, part C contains also a part of the along the stream open green space.

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As mentioned above, two typologies emerge through the design of this part.

Typology 01 is developed on the area above of the park and the square, on high density blocks, that also show a mixed use design. As a result the buildings along more commercial roads have their ground floors occupied by commercial spaces, while the buildings on the inside of each lot are mostly residential, having their ground floors occupied by community spaces for the habitants of each block of flats. Apart from density, another characteristic is that in this area the limits between public and private space are not so specific, so that pedestrians have the possibility to move around through the free space inside the blocks. This circulation gives the area the character and the ability of a “crossing city”. The absence in general of housing or commercial use in the ground floor and the use of the “pilotis”, except for some buildings next to the square, where the importance of commerce was to be made more significant, also enforces this concept. This typology is also more independent, since there are units of buildings inside each block separated from each other. Each building consists of two different types of apartments: one of 110m2, developed in each floor, and one of 130m2, developed in two floors and repeated every three.

The intention is to create two same apartments, separated by a corridor, where the one is developed on an up stair level, while the opposite on a down stair. The two types of apartments are connected with a common area of general use(elevator, stairs).

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Typology 02 is developed on the area down of the park and the square, on bigger blocks, twice as large as the block in typology 01, and with similar density.

Characteristic is the smaller scale of the buildings, as far as the height is concerned. The emphasis is directed to a more collective character and as a result in this typology the limits between public and private space are more specific. The circulation in this typology is affected by this collective character and so the green spaces inside the block are clearly separated into public and private-collective green spaces. Another element is that the ground floor is occupied by housing and association, in comparison to the other typology, so that this typology is more introverted.

The block consists of buildings of housing connected all together by a semi external corridor that is developed along the internal side of the block, while the perpendicular movement is succeeded by separated construction elements with elevators and stairs. In addition, flat areas of green space are developed every two floors, as buffer space between buildings.

This typology is completed with one type of apartment: 130m2, which develops in two levels.

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architectural studies object design

01_red spot 29208 city bus stop

date: 2009, summer semester course: 3ÎŁ3 06 Urban Space Objects-Design II Red spot is an object designed to be harmoniously integrated in the urban space of the city. A component of modern and contemporary design, that is able to live up to the requirements of everyday life in the city. On the other hand, the eccentric choice of a red color, bestows the object the ability to be converted into a distinct point in the city, serving thus better its main use as a bus stop, while at the same time contributes to an aesthetic renewal of the urban landscape.

Three are the parts that compose the object red spot. The shelter with its dynamic shape, seeks to integrate modern design into the urban space, while not interrupting the utility of everyday city objects.

The additional two parts are the sign and the seat of the bus stop, accompanying the shelter with their minimalistic design. Both these parts have a concrete base, that is studded on the pavement. The seat is completed with a translucent plexiglass, and a plastic seat in red.

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D8

Λεπτομέρεια σύνδεσης δοκού-ταμπέλας Καλώδιο 4mm Βίδα 4mm Εσοχή για υποδοχή καλωδίου Σιδερένια Δοκός 3cm Ταμπέλα ηλεκτρονικής ένδειξης λεωφορείων

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D6

Λεπτομέρεια κατασκευής δοκού Σιδερένια δοκός 2cm Ημιδιάφανο πλεξιγκλας 5mm

Εσοχή για ένωση δοκού 4mm Εγκοπή για τοποθέτηση πλεξιγκλας

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diploma project architectural design

00_in the edge between water and earth //

Kerkini environmental research and education center

architectural and landscape design by the lake Kerkini, Serres county, Greece date: 2010-2011, winter-summer semester

A few words on the area: lake Kerkini is an artificial lake, located in the northwestern part of Serres County.

It is one of the 10 Wetlands of International Importance in Greece, while the main feeder of the lake is the river Strymon. The lake was created in 1932 with the construction of a dam on the river Strymon, near Lithotopos village, where also the area of survey. The biological aspect of the lake is particularly important, since it consists one of the most important wetlands of the country with a large variety of flora and fauna.

Moreover, the lake is regarded as a leisure destination, offering a variety of activities, while scientists value it as an inexhaustible source of knowledge and research.

Area of the project: the project is located outside the village Lithotopos and across the bank of the lake.

As far as the area of the survey is concerned, it is important to note that, according to the urban data of the municipality of Herakleia, the settlement of Lithotopos is oriented to tourism and recreation.

Moreover, is necessary to report the environmental agreements that are in force in the area, which are: • NATURA-ΦΥΣΗ 2000 • Area of Special Protection for Forests and Lake areas • Protection Zones of National Park • RAMSAR • Zone of National Park of Wetland Kerkini and region

Main objectives: the main objectives of the project include the creation of a center of environmental research and education in Lake Kerkini of Serres and a course-walk between the building and the nearby settlement Lithotopos. More specifically, the center is integrated in the area of the national park, which serves its function; is located in an area of a greater protection of natural environment; it’s not part of the settlement, so as to function independently, but within a walking distance, so that is accessible; it is also integrated in the natural topography and the particular topography of the area.

On the other hand, the development of the coursewalk, connects the building with the surrounding area along the lake till to the settlement; includes an existing parking and stopping area, and a small port, and can even be used in training and research programs.

In the edge: the term attempts to convey the confrontational and at the same time symbiotic relationship between human intervention and natural environment. The creative juxtaposition between human topography, which is represented by the existence of the settlement and its grid of the streets, the trend of expansion of the settlement towards the area of the project, and the elements of human intervention, such as the dam of the lake, the little port and the existing parking area. And on the other side the natural topography of the area, which is represented by the existing streams of the region, the municipal park and the variable level of the surface of the lake.

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Design concepts: water-earth-mutation. Water: variable limit, flow, movement, fluidity. Earth: fixed limit, stability, stop, integrity.

Design principles: a series of diagrammatic sketches attempting to explain the special qualities of the area. This results in 3 key design elements: the axes, which are represented in red, and yield linearity and rigor of design, and signal the access in the intervention area, the flow attributed to blue, represents the movement of the water and the

coexistence of water and earth, and as a design element receives the access and the movements, and last the intensities which are represented by green and purple, representing the interaction or contradiction between water and earth, and mark the points of interest of the course-walk. According to these elements, the first alignments are generated on the intervention area, which later evolve into the final draft-masterplan.

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The building: the building is divided into two independent shapes. The one consists of the environmental research and educational center, which is located by the water, and follows the linearity of the element of intensity, giving the impression that it results from it. While the other shape, whose use is as small guesthouse and hearth, is located near the road so as to provide direct access, and as a design it follows the reverse linearity of that of the shape of the center to operate to some extent as complementary.

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workshops

01_optical routes

green roofs in the street Valaoritou, Thessaloniki, Greece date: 2010, September collaboration with: Kalodimidou Ilektra, Moulaki Georgia place / topos The intervention area is defined as the area developed either side of the axis of Valaoritou, a road that constitutes the core of a transition region between an older part of the urban plan of the city to the east and a more current one to the west. Along the axis of Valaoritou two quite dissimilar fronts of buildings’ facades are unfolded. The one is characterized by older buildings of smaller height, while the other by more higher modern buildings. use The original idea of the intervention was the design of a public green space, which instead of being formed on the ground level, will be formed on the rooftop level.

Such a design would allow the free movement from one rooftop to another in a new designed open green urban space. However the ascertainment of some problems related to accessibility, property and safety, directed the idea into a more specific design, asserting a semi private-semi public character to the rooftops of the buildings.

analysis The experiential “reading� of the rooftops led above all to a recording of optical routes on each rooftop, and additionally to a further understanding of certain qualities that tend to characterize each rooftop.

These optical routes are defined both by the environment of each terrace, and by the ridge of the surrounding buildings. Regarding the qualities of each rooftop, these are divided into three categories, feeling qualities, architectural qualities, and topography qualities, and these are the prominent element that shape the character of each rooftop. analysis of spatial qualities for each rooftop

indicative heights, continuity - discontinuity

sight perspectives

movement flows

first alignments

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viewing areas

alignments

main idea

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The final formulation of the design proposal is derived by the creation of an optical network, which gives the visitor the impression that he is part of a wider green network located on rooftops of surrounding buildings.

This optical network is translated into a network of optical routes perceived by the eye. Main objective of the design of this optical network is to direct the sight of the observer towards the most interesting perspectives, when placing the observer, through design, at

key points on each rooftop, so that he can identify them. Based on the optical routes and their tracings on the drawing plan, the main design elements on each rooftop are formed. As a result paths are formed on each rooftop that lead to stops for observation, where the observer is directed to identify the specific perspectives. The third element of design are the visual boundaries, with a purpose to hide by sight the spaces of no interest on each rooftop.

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professional

01_(4/2)/2

unit of small holiday apartments in Kriopigi, Chalkidiki, Greece date: 2012 collaboration with: PELMA Construction Office The following project was undertaken by the Construction Office PELMA, during the time I have been working there. The project concerns the design and construction of a block of small apartments, designed to function as holiday houses, in the village Kriopigi in Chalkidiki, Greece. The unit includes four small apartments, that are divided two by two in two separate floors. The access to the upper floor is secured from the north side of the building, with an exterior stair, while the down floor apartments have each one their own private entrance from the south side of the building.

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As far as the design concept is concerned, the unit is divided, except for horizontally, also vertically. The special topography of the lot conducted a design that follows the lines of the earth and as a result, and in order, in addition, to gain more space on the interior, a solid wall of stone separates the apartments two by two also vertically. The element of the solid stone wall gives the impression that the unit consists of two separate buildings attached together with this wall, which was after all the intention of the design.

Furthermore, the stone wall also has a more practical function. With the retreat to the back of the one volume of the unit, a better view for all four apartments is obtained, while at the same time the stone wall guarantees privacy for each terrace or balcony of each apartment.

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In the interior, each apartment has two small bedrooms, bathroom and a space that serves both as living room and as kitchen. Each residence has the capability to accommodate up to four persons. The most notable element of the interior design is the large glass facade on the south of each apartment, allowing a great view to the sea.

On the exterior, great care was taken, so as a small courtyard to be ensured for each residence. The building plan also provides parking spaces for each apartment.

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manou petroula petroulaman@gmail.com