Community center in Athens

Master’s thesis, Group project Supervisors: Prof. Moraitis K., Prof. Karadimas K. National Technical University of Athens - NTUA, 2012

community center in athens gentrification of the nearby strefis hill

Aim of this project is to design a community centre for the “Exarhia” neighbourhood, which is located in central Athens, Greece. The neighbourhood of “Exarhia” is located in the vicinity of the National Technical University of Athens, thus becoming a popular destination for younger citizents. The area of “Exarhia” is characterized by the citizent’s vivid interest concerning the public space and it’s communal character. Here many self-organised teams participate in a variety of activities, getting involved in the design of squares and small parks.

The designed community centre aims to provide shelter for such self-organised teams, offering citizents a public building, where they can develop their actions. This Community centre is designed as an open building, both to the neighbourhood and the surrounding areas. It will be available for members to gather for group activities, social support, public information and other purposes. The building is supplemented by an athletic facility and a public garden, which forms the new entrance to the nearby Strefis hill, one of the few green areas of Athens.

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ExarhiaStrefis hill

National Technical University of Athens

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Intervention area

F U N C T I O N S

130m2 library 30m2 main entrance/ information point

Urban fabric

300m2 various activities 60m2 playing room 180m2 wc/storage 180m2 teaching rooms 350m2 free spaces

Green area

1100m2 sports facilities

2330m2 1100m2 new garden area

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level 1

level 3 level 2

S T R M E A F T I E S R I H A I L L L S

The Strefis hill is a natural source of green and fresh air, revitalising the capital’s whole centre. The “contrast” between the built and the green part is particularly intense in this neighbourhood. The natural environment blends into the urban fabric, providing an ideal opportunity to improve the area’s microclimate and support the building with natural shading and ventilation. This suggestion also aims to improve the environmental consciousness of the Athenians, improving their relationship with nature and enhancing their interest for the city’s limited green areas.

soil wood FRESH AIR

soil rock stone

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rock GREEN

concrete plants

COOLING

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sports facilities

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new urban garden

library

sports center

community center

public garden

city

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PLAN LEVEL 1

PLAN LEVEL 2

SECTION C - C’ 8

PLAN LEVEL 4

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Steel U section 540x120x10 mm Double T section 200x230 mm Steel plate 200x180x10 mm Steel plate 103x180x5 mm Steel connection plate 103x180x5 mm Circular hollow section diameter 60 mm Rectangular hollow section 200x200x6 mm

Rectangular hollow section 200x200x6 mm Steel U section 540x120x10 mm Double T section 200x230 mm Steel plate 200x180x10 mm Steel connection plate 103x180x5 mm

Shading system

Circular hollow section diameter 60 mm

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Concrete floor 40 mm Waterproofing membrane Sloped concrete Vapour control layer Insulation layer 100 mm Trapezoidal metal sheet filled with concrete 150 mm Wood planks

Double T section 200x500 mm Seat angle connection plate 200x500x12 mm Steel plate 103x180x5 mm

Double T section 200x230x12 mm Seat angle connection plate 200x500x12 mm Double T section 200x500 mm Steel plate 200x180x10 mm Rectangular hollow section 200x200x6 mm

Underfloor heating

Double T section 200x350 mm Seat angle connection plate 200x350x12 mm Steel plate 103x180x5 mm

Wooden intermdiate floor 140 mm Double T section 200x500 mm Double T section 200x230x12 mm Steel plate 200x180x10 mm Rectangular hollow section 200x200x6 mm

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MODEL

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