mimika
MICHOPOULOU
GRADUATE DESIGN PORTFOLIO
MICHOPOULOU MIMIKA Technological Educational Institute of Athens | Department of Interior Architecture, Decorative Arts & Design ADDRESS
DIMITRIOU IPSILANTI 1 | CORINTH, GREECE P.C 20100
TEL [ +30 ] 6972685415 EMAIL MICHOPOULOUMIMIKA@HOTMAIL.COM
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“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.� - Albert Pine
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table of
CONTENTS
08Walking By Medea :
The spatial transmission of the ancient Greek myth of Medea at Cape Melangavi. [ Thesis Project ]
26Deli Shop in Sifnos Island : 34The Cheese Shop Project : 38“ The Blind Spot” :
A design proposal for re-using an old, traditional house in Island of Sifnos as winery and deli of local island products.
Retail design of a traditional cheese shop in the city of Corinth, Greece.
Scenographical proposal for the theatrical script “The blind spot” of John Mayritsakis.
45Freehand Sketches :
Pencil | Ink | Marker Pen | Carbon
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Thesis project | Autumn 2013 - Spring 2014
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WALKING BY MEDEA The spatial transmission of the ancient Greek myth of Medea at Cape Melangavi.
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Walking By Medea Thesis project | Professor Helen Tatla - one year project West of lake Eshatiotis, dominates the cape Melangavi, where there is one of the largest lighthouses of the Korinthian Gulf. The cape hosts ,apart from the lighthouse, the sunctuary of ancient goddess Hera.
Aeetes, not wanting to be separated from the marvelous acquisition, dares Jason to certain feats in order to give him the Fleece. Medea falls inveighinly in love with Jason and secretly provides him help. So he manages to
Inspiration
his initial commitment to Jason, refuses to surrender the Golden Fleece. Jason swears eternal faith in Medea and with her help, he steals the Golden Fleece and sails away on his ship Argo.
The main inspiration for my thesis project, was the ancient Greek myth of goddess Medea, whose children where massacred by the Corinthians in the sanctuary located at the cape. The myth becomes a vehicle in an experiential journey of the visitor, who is capable to understand the genius loci of the cape while interacting with construction-scenes placed on a route. Through this study is explored the importance of movement and route and how these literally intervene in the visitor’s impression of the cape. The visitor is invited to understand the ethical and social questions arising from the timeless sense of myth and to comprehend himself through participation, wrestling and keeping up with the landscape,
After a long time trip, the couple ends up in the city of Corinth, but here also tragic, lethal events will occur. Jason falls in love with Glafki, daughter of King Creon of Corinth and wants to make marry her. Medea outraged by the betrayal, retaliates her rival by sending as royal gift a cloak impregnated with poison. Glafki and her father have been murdered. After the double crime, Corinthians, furious, are seeking for revenge. They murder Medea’s children in the sanctuary of Hera where Medea had hidden them to save them from the Corinthian’s anger.
consisting of construction-scenes, referred to key points of the myth. The route is formed by six stations on the track of the myth, named by key-names like the “oath of Jason”, the “Corinth”, the “murder”, the “oracle”,
Breaching, however, the sacred space, Corinthians commit hubris. Goddess Hera throws over them famine for not respecting the sacred place. To escape the calamity that fell upon them, they resort to the oracle of the goddess, seeking redemption. According to the prophecy, the
Each construction, symbolizes the various emotional states, which Medea experiences each time. The myth of Medea
along with his companions, the Argonauts at Aeetes palace asking for the Golden Fleece.
7 young boys and 7 young girls to the sanctuary of the goddess every year. Medea din’t die as a mortal. She stayed immortal eternally and lived on the Champs Elysees. dragons to Athens.
* Cape Melangavi | Panoramic view of Perachora, Corinthian Gulf.
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Existing Elements
The Lighthouse The lighthouse is a key component of the cape, built in 1887 and is a characteristical example of preindustrial architecture, aimed to facilitate the navigation of ships. western side of the square tower the lighting cage is developed. The lighthouse is stone - built by elaborate stone and cornerstones.
*Aspect of the lighthouse. One of the biggest of corinthian gulf, is the trademark of cape Melangavi.
The Sunctuary The Heraion archeological site, located at the end of the peninsula of Perachora was discovered in 1930 by British archaeologist Humphrey Peyne northwest of Loutraki. The sunctuary is believed to be one of the oldest temples of the ancient Greek goddess Hera and perhaps, one of the oldest temples of the goddess in Greece. The Heraion sunctuary, consists of two parts dedicated to Hera “Akraia” and Hera “Limenia”. In the southern part of the sanctuary-previously known as the temple of Hera Akraia-worship began in the Geometric period. Around 800pCh, was built found. During the 6th century BC, a new temple of Hera was built a little further. It was Doric, with a rectangular plan and dimensions 10,30 X31 m, accompanied by the altar in the east, which was elongated and decorated by triglyphs. In the 4th century BC,around the altar, eight Ionic columns were added, supporting a roof to protect the priests L-shaped two-storied portico with Doric columns on the ground
* Aspects of the Heraion archeological site. According to the ancient myth , goddess Medea hide her children in the temple of Hera to protect them from the furious Corinthians that slautered them commiting “Yvris”.
A building discovered in the west of the Doric temple, has been interpreted as a market with religious and commercial use. Within 200 meters the second part of the sanctuary was of Hera port. This view, expressed by Professor H. Payne, was based on the existence of a rectangular building in ancient times, considered as a temple of Hera In the sanctuary, Medea allegedly buried her murdered children, leaving Corinth, while the 1st century A.D. Strabo mentions the existence of the holy prophet.
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The structure of the path The myth is divided into acts, which spatially correspond to a constructionscene. scenes to the myth and the development of the plot, but also the emotional
Key scenes 1. The oath of Jason 2. Korinthos 3. The oracle 4. The tunnel 5. The lighthouse
* Left (from up to down) Cape’s topographic plan Study of the morphology | the winds | the views of Melangavi cape Sketches of two of the construction - scenes
* Physical model of the cape | scale: 1:200 The scenographical path, consisting of construction-scenes, allows the visitor to enter into Medea’s mythical journey, until hreaching redemption.
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Standing from this symbolic “tower”, the visitor has panoramic view of the cape.
“ The Oath of Jason “ Medea decides to leave everything behind to travel with her beloved Jason. He vows her eternal love and loyalty and by this reassurance, they start their journey to Corinth. Emotions: Love, Passion, Certainty, Security. cape faces. The form, a tower, is a spatial tsansaction of Phallus, spoted not only in Jason’s worldview but also in his very character. The tower exterior, gives the impression of an integrated manufacturing, although is render to rot. The choice of copper sheets, externally, is symbolic, as over time the material is oxidized apparently changing color.
* On the left | Scale model 1: 50
Sections of the facade and frame of the construction
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“ Korinthos” In Corinth, Jason fails his promise given to Medea, as he leaves her for the daughter of corinthian king Creon, Glafki. Medea takes revenge for his betrayal by killing the Glafki and Creon. Emotions: Jealousy, Rage, Despair ing that begin with orthogonal forms, while gradually deform in all of its sizes. This deformation corresponds to the deformation of the soul Medea, after Jason’s betrayal, which leads her to a double murder. The construstion’s structures, bear surfaces of oxidized copper with acute forms and disordered arrangement. These forms, are leading the visiirrational rage.
* Plan, section A and section B of the construction’s frame * On the right | Scale model 1: 50
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“Redemption - the lighthouse” Medea on her chariot drawn by dragons, rises in the Emotions: Exaltation, Redemption, Sense of peace. The meaning of the lighthouse as a symbol of eternal guidance, is spatially assigned to this very last structure and redemption, in the form of shallow tanks, is used as a material for forming a spot of peace and harmony. After the painful path in the tunnel, the visitor faces a composition of structures, that creates feelings of euphoria and spiritual uplift in simple lines and forms. Going down from the level of the tunnel to the level of sembling to a raft and basically acts as a lookout in the breathtaking views of the Corinthian Gulf. Crossing the
Plan of the “Lighthouse” construction scene
having understood a lot about him and about the history and spirit of the cape.
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Final Model - Interaction with water and light leads to visitors redemtion.
Above : Final construction scene the “Lighthouse”.
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[
University project | Lab : Conformation of traditional buildings
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Automn 2012
DELI IN SIFNOS ISLAND A design proposal for re-using an old, traditional house in Island of Sifnos as winery and deli of local island products.
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Project’s Concept In this project, a traditional house in Sifnos, Cyclades alters use and look as a deli shop and wine tasting spot. E.
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The main concept of the project, is to create an olistic experience of the taste, aroma and culture of Sifnos island. The visitors of the island are able not only to buy, but also taste traditional products, like wine, honey, herbs, marmelades and many other goods of Sifnos and the other islands of Cyclades.
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products: B.
A. Wine section Storage and presentation of local wines and spirits B. Central space
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Second Floor
C. Product section Storage and presentation of local delicacies The experience of getting to know the island continues upstairs, where there are two wine tasting rooms. Also here there is a small room in which local producers can come into contact with experts in order to promote their local products abroad.
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A. Wine tasting room B.
C. Major wine tasting room D. Stairs E. WC
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Ground Floor
* Sections of the Deli shop.
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* Aspect of the Central Space
Deli Shop The original internal division of space into three separate spaces, serves idealy the deli’s product categorization. Each of these three spaces, are transformed into an idealy “frame” for the product disposal, which are following the clean lines and forms of the cycladian architecture and surprising the customer with modern design details. The geometrical compositions consisting of shelves, combine style and function while highlighting the original shell of the building, Led bars and lamps are selected, adding a classy, modern touch to the interior. In the Deli shop, are promoted exclusively, local products of Sifnos island, plus some selected delicacies from the other Cyclades.
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Pencil sketch | Motive created from a traditional pidgeon nest design in Sifnos
Inspiration motive, inspired from the traditional pidgeon houses that are built around the island, gives the tone of the decoration. Pidgeon houses are mostly found in the islands of the Aegean, They are made basically from shale, which is a natural material of the cycladian islands.The local craftsmen have the opportunity to build pidgeon houses, where the diversity and composition of decorative elements is truly remarkable. The pidgeon house forms are also the inspiration for the selection of lighting models and wall motives in this project. The custom materials selected, are mainly natural such as wood, copper, clay and forged cement.
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[ Professional Design Work | Member of the creative team at DEZONE | Summer 2015]
Omberon
Style - Fashion
Retail design at the old town of Nauplion.
Sketch | Clothes hanger
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Professional Design Work | Member of the creative team at DEZONE Summer 2015
Omberon style | fashion Contemporary Repositioning of Nafplion’s Architecture
3d visualization | Aspect of the shop’s interior.
[ Personal work as a freelance interior architect | Spring 2014]
The Cheese Shop
Project
Retail design of a traditional cheese shop in the city of Corinth, Greece.
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A family with rich tradition in cheese making process, counting 4 generations untill now, commissioned me this for a retail space that would combine their sense of tradition with a modern twist. The shop is located near the center of Corinthos, at a quiet neighborhood, where the relationship between the owner and the customer is extremely important and crucial for sales. The two main customer’s requirements were: a) Extended cashier area b) Promotion of less popular products from the time that enters in the shop, would have enough time to explore the products area before reaching the cashier. In addition, one of the fridges was transfered near the entrance to give a boost to the less popular products and at the same time more space for customer service at cashier’s area . The cashier’s area was transformed from a very limited workbench, to a luminous, easily accesible spot, that works also as a product stand for a last minute buy.
* 3d view of the interior space. Wood and an earthy colour palette were selected for a cosy-country atmosphere
Inspired of the typical english and french “Boulangeries” , with the beautiful wooden facades, my intension was to promote the cosy feeling of a family bussiness. The wooden cheese hangers, with all the hanged “myzithras”, are promoting beautifully one of the hit products of the shop, while being an interesting detail that catches the client’s eye. Behind the cashiers workbench, were placed traditional wooden “FETA” barrels and selves for “Myzithra”. Big blackboard panels are used as catalogs The minimal lighting, based on the idea of rounded cheese shape adds a contemporary touch, while creating a pleasant athmosphere for shopping and work. * Above: Aspect of the cashiers area
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University project | Scenography Lab
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Spring 2013
‘‘The Blind Spot” Scenographical proposal for the theatrical script “The blind spot” (optical) of John Mayritsakis Script’s analysis | Synthesis | Design process | Final proposal
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Synopsis of the play need for changing her hair color. She dyes her hair red, the color of blood. She talks to herself, as if her housband is in front of her while trying for The despair turns into anger and madness. She makes love with a stranger and then she kills him. At this point, when nt even murder touches her emotionally, she reaches a state that only death is worthy.
common people from her social environment. The butcher, with whom she has a formal conversation, is a reminder that in life, what matters is survival, one is the predator and someone the prey, there is no sentimentalism in harsh reality. Apart from an exception of human interaction with an employee, Niki is totally emotionally detached from everyone, searching, unsuccessfully, for meaningful human contact. Even the employer to the bank, without trace of sensitivity, dismiss her from work.
Unconsciously she is passing the road with red lights. From the front is passing at high speed a truck, whose driver is the butcher. demption by her emotional emptiness at the side of her husband.
with the idea of death as a way to reach her husband again. A last attempt to revive itself, is symbolically transferred in the play, as the
Initial Concept The scenographical proposal was structured around the idea and atmosphere of a morgue. The morgue is a place where corpses are stored, same goes, symbolically, for lives and memories. At the same time, a morgue, is a place thet causes aversion, disgust and fear since it remindes the fear of death. In “Blind Spot” the protagonist, Niki has ceased to feel any contact with others around her.Everything is odorless, colorless, dead. She doesnt feel any sentimental attachment to the living people. Her dead husband is the most “living” thing in her life. The roller systems proposed here , driven by the development of the plot, are symbols for Niki’s march towards the tragic ending. In the boxes of the roller systems, there are levels - drawers just like those in the mortuary, which function as platforms for each scene’s performance.
* Handsketch of the initial idea.
* Aspects of the initial concept model
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Plan view
Final Proposal and brutal execution of dealing death. The scene is literally a machine, harsh and ready to play the role of a crematorium at any time. tioned, which supports a pulley system. Any change in a scene-box, changes the balance in the system of pulleys and as so to the other boxes. Some sides of the scene-boxes are covered by white panels, on which are displayed video | picthe development of the plot. The scenes - boxes and will increase when the mental strength of the heroine grows.
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* On the left page : Detail of the pulley’s system Up right corner : Aspect of the scenery
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Custom Materials The choice of the coarse surface of the wood, the hardness and enhances the aesthetic performance of the play.
immaterial dimension of the play, highlighting the duality of reality of the material world and the reality in Niki’s mind.
On the left : Detail of the murder’s scene with the boxe’s paramorphosis.
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2010- 2014
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Freehand Sketches Thematology: Individuals | still life | Pencil | Ink | Marker Pen | Carbon
“Imaginary City� | Pencil
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“Lines” | 15 Minute Sketch | Pencil
“Lines” |15 Minute Sketch | Pencil
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10 Minute Sketch | Marker Pen
7 Minute Sketch | Marker Pen
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If you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life. - Frank Lloyd Wright
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DIMITRA MICHOPOULOU Interior Architect | Designer
+30 6972685415 michopouloumimika@hotmail.com Dimitriou Ipsilanti 1 | P.C 20 100 | Corinthos | Greece
LANGUAGES name
Greek (native)
Michopoulou Dimitra German Italian Date of Birth
12-10-1989 Nationality
Greek
EDUCATION Technological Educational Institute of Athens Bachelor of Interior Architecture, Decoration and Design, Athens GR GPA : 9.09 \ 10 March 2008 - May 2014 Accademia Albertina delle Belle Arte di Torino Student exchange programm, Torino IT January 2012 - June 2012 K & M Zacharakis Academy Technical and Freehand drawing Graduated with distinction September 2004 - June 2007 3rd secondary School of Corinthos, GR GPA : 18.3 \ 20 September 2004 - June 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKILLS Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Autocad Cinema 4d 3d Studio max Technical Drawing Model making Sketching Presentation skills Mac OSX Windows
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & CAUSES Pavillion’s design at Art Athens 2014 | Arts & Culture Participation in the creative team, which designed the pavilions of curator: Artemis Potamianou May 2013
INTERESTS Scenography Photography Creative writing Travelling
Freelancer Interior Architect Retail Design of a deli shop in Corinthos, GR May 2014 - September 2014 References available after request. Architectural assistant (Intern) Engineering Structure Services of Peloponnese, GR -Design fase of three chalet at mountain Gura , Corinthos, Greece and details, with a critical approach on aesthetic and structural conditions January 2014 - July 2014 (6 months)
Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. Albert Einstein