NOUSIAS
CHRYSOSTOMOS
PORTFOLIO SELECTED ADACEMIC PROJECTS
APR|2015
INTRODUCTION My name is Nousias Chrysostomos and I come from Greece. I earned my Diploma in Architecure from the University of Patras and have been a graduate Architect since June of 2012. The field of my academic interests is the emerging field of algorithmic design and digital fabrication. Starting point of my reasoning is the swift change in the representation means available and the overall advances in technology and science and their correlation with the field of Architecture.
The following are a selection of academic projects, a competition entry, and a project completed during a seminar. Most of them were conducted during my studies at the Department of Architecture at the University of Patras (2005 -2012), from where I received my Diploma in Architecture (5-year study programme). Each project is followed by a short description, the date of study and the members of the team (if any) that participated. Further clarifications are given, if considered necessary.
Throughout my work and education, I have gathered experience in Architecture, working on various scale projects and on various scale subjects, from residential, urban development, buildings of public interest to industrial design and graphic arts. Therefore, I now possess a wide set of skills and theoritical background and I feel ready to carry on, acquring further knowledge in the field of Computational Architecture and facing the challenges that Information Technology has brought to Architecture. My personal research interests lie in advanced topics of Architectural Geometry, the analysis of linear and nonlinear dynamical systems and in the use of these systems in the morphogenetic process, but as well as a means for site analysis and problem solving. Specifically, dynamical systems, that is, sets of constantly interacting bodies that evolve with time, can be used to define flows and movements and define overall qualities of a given problem.
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ITHACA: ALTERING THE LANDSCAPE Design Thesis, Solo Work
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GARDEN OF HEROS Advanced Design Studio, Team Work
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ENERGY MUSEUM Architectural Design 6, Team Work
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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY Competition entry, Solo Work
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AETHYR - AA SEMINAR Seminar Prototype + Individual group Projects
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ITHACA: ALTERING THE LANDSCAPE
My thesis project negotiates the conciliation between human activity and the natural landscape with the means of architectural practice.
Design Thesis Project June 2012 Solo Work Assigned Professor: Athanasios Spanomaridis spanomaridis@upatras.gr
For this interrelation to be examined, one must take into consideration the unique characteristics of the landscape of Greece. That is, the rich natural beauty, the rocky steep slopes towards the sea and the mediterranean climate. And above all, the bright summer sunlight. Light, eliminates the distinction between the sea and the horizon, reveals 4
every little recess or hump in the landscape highlighting the qualities of volumes and surfaces alike and creates deep dark shadows.
as also the context of architectural practise itself. As far as I am concerned, the task of contemporary architectural practise is to solve the contrast between man-made landscape and natural landscape and apply strategies with core principle that of flexibility in form and function and an attempt of having a minimum impact on the natural landscape.
Meanwhile, the landscape itself, changes in the course of time by human activity. Whereas it is for dwellings or for the housing of production activities, the natural landscape changes rapidly. During the last decades, Greece’s rural and coastal areas are radically “urbanized“ in context, thus raising questions about the sustainability of such strategies, 5
SITE LO C AT I O N - ITHACA ANALY S IS The site is located at the haven of Piso Aetos, which resides at the island of Ithaca. Ithaca is the second smallest island of a group of islands that lie at the Ionian Sea. Ionian Islands are particularly mountainous and hold a humid climate and a lush vegetation which seldom gives way to steep and rocky slopes to the sea. Piso Aetos collects all the above characteristics and also holds a central position at the island of Ithaca. It resides near the thin mountainous strip that connects the northern with the southern part and is the main entrance for visitors and travellers alike through its port. Finally, its central position can play a crucial role to the development of archaeological excavation and research in the island. Ithaca, which is considered a possible homeland of the legendary Odysseus, is covered by places of archaeological interest almost in an extent disproportionate to its size. The archaeological treasures of Ithaca, remain mostly unexplored, mainly because of the limited research capacity of the archaeological groups and universities alike, which act periodically, because of the lack of a more permanent base on the island. From the above, is chosen the elaboration of a design of an archaeological research center with ephimeral housing units, susceptible to different future functions. The natural beauty and sensitivity of the landscape dictates careful actions, with the notions of sustainability and flexibility, being of great importance.
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Access to the bay of Piso Aetos is achieved from a single road that connects the port to the rest of the island. The area is covered by dense and low vegetation, and the soil is rocky with a steep inclinev towards the sea. This intense landforms evolve almost evenly throughout the length of the area. An exception is the western side of the plot, where the slope is steeper towards the sea, and holds reduced 7
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M A S T E R PLA N The building site is addressed with the geometrization of the slope through the design of terraces and paths. These terraces act as a medium between the designed facilities and the landscape and are the only permanent footprint on it. The Research Center holds a central place on the building site and involves research facilities and a space for temporary archaeological exhibitions. Finally, the proposal involves the design of two housing units for the accomodation of the researchers.
After the end of the work of the archaeological research teams, the facilities can accomodate different functions e.g. an agrotourism facility.
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H OUS I N G UN I T S The Housing Units consist of two grids that evolve in three dimensions and lie on the terraces. Each grid is able to hold house modules that can be easily assembled and disassembled, thus corresponding to the number of the researchers that work at the research center. The Housing Units have nearly zero impact on the landscape, and after the research period is over, they can be reused either for tourist accomodation or they can be completely disarrayed and recycled. There are four typologies that can be used which are able to accomodate either one or two researchers.
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THE G A RDEN O F H ERO E S
This Advanced Design Studio, was an extended Design Course, located at Messolonghi, a small town of Western Greece with significant historic value. Main aim of the project is a large scale urban development that has at its center the Garden of Heroes, an existing garden-monument dedicated to people who had taken part in the national independence struggle. The final project consists of large scale analysis, a programmatic approach and a specific design with the aim to (re-)integrate the Garden in the urban fabric, and reconnect it with the cultural heritage of Messolonghi.
Advanced Design Studio - Urban Design & Planning 6 February 2010 Collaborators: Vasilis Markezinis Assigned Professor: Ioannis Patronis (currently retired) yannis.patronis@gmail.com Contribution: Concept 60%, Planning 70%, Field Work 50%, 3D Modelling 40% Presentation 60%
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Public Squares and area specified by them
P ROGRA MME PLA N Proposed Buildings Open-air Theater Public Square and Surrounding Space Pedestrian streets - Cycling Path Student Residence
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Info Pavilion - Shop Water Element Engravings remind of surrounding farmlands Pedestrian Walk around the old wall
Reused Building for Rectorate aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; b Open-air Theater & Public Square Cultural Centre Area: 6230 m2 University Building Area: 7650 m2 bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a
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Perspective View
Our design method was based on the principle of setting the Garden of Heroes at the center of our approach. This conclusion was based on the data we collected about the present and future development of the urban fabric. We enhanced the building programme with buildings of public interest and integrated cultural elements from the town of Messolonghi as the markings of the cultivation of the land, and the element of water which has a great impact on the city.
Besides the building programme, our main concern and effort was the design of public spaces with different qualities, that can encourage people to come together and activate this new city center. With that in mind, the so far enclosed garden, which created feelings of something eerie yet distant, opens itself to embrace the rest of the city.
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E NERG Y MUSEU M
Aim of this project is the design of an energy museum at the city of Patras. Its purpose is raising awareness of the local residents about the issues of sustainability and energyefficiency. The museum does not have specific exhibits, but in contrary, it is an exhibit itself. The building site is located near the harbor of the city, next to an array of abandoned industrial buildings. Most of them are just abandoned, where others lie as empty shells.
Architectural Design 6 February 2009 Collaborators: Theodoros Livadiotis Assigned Professor: Andreas Angelidakis andreas@angelidakis.com Contribution: Concept 60%, Planning 70%, Field Work 50%, 3D Modelling 80% Presentation 50%
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C O N C E PT A N ALY S IS The project is addressed as a contrast between the old and the new. The old which is represented by the existing buildings is energy consuming and waste-producing. The new, is perceived as an energy â&#x20AC;&#x153;monsterâ&#x20AC;? that attacks the city, and lies itself on an existing building. The difference between the old and the new, besides a contrast of funcctions, it is as well a contrast of geometries. The old is pure and rigorous. The new geometry is fluid-like, it can interact with its surroundings, gather and distribute energy and sustain life on it.
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Solar panels, supply the building with sufficient energy
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Self-sustaining vegetation sprouts from the space structure
A distribution system of pipes runs through the space structure, granting the vegetation sufficient water and nutrient elements
Water collectors gather greywater for toilet flushing and irrigation
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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY
Aim of this project is the design of a museum of Astronomy at the Atacama desert near the village of St. Pedro. Main concept is the interpretation of space, not still and eternal as it is usually perceived but as that a complex ever-changing system. Therefore, main design axis is the attempt to geometrize with pure forms a fluid-like form. In the meantime, effort is made to address the contrast between the building and the environment and the effective host of the building programme.
Competition Entry for the competition organized by the online community â&#x20AC;&#x153;arquideas.netâ&#x20AC;? - Entry No. IMOA-1325 January 2014 Solo Work
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O B S E R VAT I O N
LODGE
Lodges may be offered by the museum on demand, for teams of astronomers how wish to make extensive research. They are located west of the museum. A large wall, extensive sunshine and the barren landscape, separate the cabins from the museum, and create a barrier between research teams and museum visitors. Each cabin can accommodate a team, up to four members.
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MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY The museum is oriented on the S-N axis. The contrast and rotation of each floor creates different â&#x20AC;&#x153;public spacesâ&#x20AC;? either side of the museum. On the north is formed a shaded staging area for excursions and on the south an open courtyard. Finally on the rooftop of the first floor a stargazing area is formed. At the end of each floor two spiral masses are raised. They have both a symbolic and practical meaning. On one hand they represent the spiral motion of the celestial bodies and, in the landscape, are directly mapped to the volcanoes Licancabur and Juriques that appear in the horizon at the east. On the other hand, both of them house special museum facilities: a planetarium, a library and an observatory.
PA R K I N G S PA C E Intensive sunshine is used in favor of energy saving as photovoltaic panels are placed for shading and energy saving.
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Foyer and passageway Two double rooms Leisure Control room Dome observatory WC
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E D U C AT I O N 1. Seminar rooms 2. Multimedia center 3. Office
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1. Planetarium 2. Retail shop 3. Restaurant
OUTDOORS EXHIBITION 1
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AETHYR - AA SEMINAR Seminar prototype + Individual group Project September 2014 Group Work Assigned Tutors: Alexandros Kallegias Stella Dourtme Omar Ibraz Ollie Palmer Maria Brewster Arch.Dept Head: Katherine A. Liapi
Aim of the seminar is the exploration of dymanic morphologies with the use of digital tools, physical programming and fabrication techniques. Final goal, the creation of an interactive prototype, inspired by the urban characteristics of Patras and influenced by natural presence. The inflatable structure is located at the library building of the Department of Architecture at the University of Patras. It resembles a cloud, stimulated by movement which affects its shape, its rate of breathing and its overall â&#x20AC;&#x153;excitementâ&#x20AC;?. 28
My contribution to the seminar consisted of two parts. After the participants were divided in groups, they were assigned to form a propsal that would take into consideration local characteristics of the city of Patras, as well as specific materials that would be used. I as a part of a small group of five people, contributed to the elaboration of a proposal for the final prototype, that had as its main concept the earthquake activity at the city of Patras. Firstly, actual data were elaborated into Cartesian coordinates and then used as a basis for a model. The model consisted of an exoskeleton that would hold inside inflatable parts, and would change its skin accordingly.
For the final prototype elements were chosen from all contributing groups. I took part in the final model elaboration as a member of the electronics team, where I practiced electronics installation and natural programming in the Arduino platform. Specifically, a large part of the final code, that was used to stimulate the breathing and interactive behavior of the prototype, was a product of personal effort.
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