REACTIVATE ATHENS SITE 01 – SEA(-)M
SEAM MEANS
TO REVITALIZE AND REINVIGORATE THE CURRENT LANGUID SITUATION WITH THE HELP OF A SET OF TOOLS TO AFFRONT AND MINIMIZE THE ONGOING PROBLEMATIC OF THE HISTORICAL CITY CENTER TO INCREASE OR ACTIVATE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CITY CENTER IN THE CONTEMPORARY URBANITY OF THE METROPOLITAN REGION OF ATHENS TO GENERATE A SOCIAL COHESION
SITE 1 — APPROACH STRATEGY
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U-BLOCK
URBAN CONTAINER
BEAUTY
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SITE 1 — HISTORICAL TRIANGLE
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SITE 1 — PROJECT SITE
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SITE 1 — CONNECTION TO RETHINK ATHENS
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SITE 1 — INTERVENTIONS
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SITE 1 — TOOL KIT
ISSUES
TOOLS
SITES
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SITE 1 — KEY ISSUES
VACANCY
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REDENSIFY
URBAN CONNECTION
EMPHASIZE EXISTING
FOOD
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SITE 1 — KEY ISSUE 1 VA C A N C Y
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RED ENS I FY
700+ EMPTY BUILDINGS IN THE CENTER OF ATHENS.
URBAN CON N E CTION
E M PHASIZE E XISTIN G
FOOD
18.51% (€259) OF PUBLIC PROPERTY REMAINS UNTAPPED (2012) EMPTY STORES
OMONIA
LYCABETTUS
PANEPISTIMIO
THISEIO
MONASTIRAKI
SYNTAGMA
PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ONGOING PROBLEMATIC
ATHENS 1932
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VA C A N C Y
RED ENS I FY
URBAN CON N E CTION
E M PHASIZE E XISTIN G
FOOD
133’000 PEOPLE MOVED OUT OF THE CENTER OF ATHENS WITHIN 10 YEARS. LN JOI
BANKS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES
INDUSTRY
HEALTH
RETAIL AND WHOLESALE
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
DENSITY
LN JOI
THE EXPANSION OF URBANIZED SURFACE IN METROPOLITAN ATHENS, 1875-1995 POPULATION INCREASE IN METROPOLITAN ATHENS, 1848-2001
Aug. 2010
March 2011
Aug. 2011
March 2012
%-change March ‘11 March ‘12
Athens center
18%
23%
24%
30%
+27%
Kolonaki
12%
19%
24%
20%
+6%
Kallithea
13%
17%
20%
23%
+35%
Marousi
16%
17%
20%
17%
0%
Nea Ionia
15%
18%
21%
28.1%
+58%
Chalandri
17%
22%
21%
20%
-10%
0NÄ…XXNF
12%
21%
24%
24%
+13%
Pireo
11%
21%
27%
28%
+55%
SITE 1 — KEY ISSUE 3
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VA C A N C Y
RED ENS I FY
URBAN CON N E CTION
E M PHASIZE E XISTIN G
FOOD
BUILD A SOCIETY IN A NON-GROWING
ECONOMICAL SITUATION
VATHIS EXARHIA
METAXOURGIO
N OW T A
IN
CH
HOUSING SURFACE 51-70
OWNER
TENANT
NO CENTRAL HEATING
ALTERNATIVE HEATING
GERANI
MARK
TRILOGY
ET
GAZI
HOUSING SURFACE 31-50
KOLONAKI
KERAMIKOS
COMMERCIAL TRIANGLE
PSIRI
PLAKA
KOLONAKI
1:10000
0
500m
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RED ENS I FY
URBAN CON N E CTION
E M PHASIZE E XISTIN G
FOOD
2’500 BUSINESSES +50’000 EMPLOYEES IN THEHISTORICAL TRIANGLE
Athinas street Evripidou street Main public buildings Main squares
1:4000
MARKET AT DAY
MARKET AT NIGHT
0
100m
CANDLE MANUFACTURER
200m
HAT MANUFACTURER
SMITHERY
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VA C A N C Y
RED ENS I FY
1 8 % O F T H E STORES ON EVRIPIDOU STREET SELL SP IC ES
URBAN CON N E CTION
E M PHASIZE E XISTIN G
FOOD
14% OF TH E STORE S ON E VR I P I D O U S E L L ALIM E N TARY PROD U CTS
SITE 1 — TOOL KIT
ISSUES
TOOLS
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Empty buildings are blight on local communities and send out the wrong message to both residents and visitors, blocking any further possible investments from taking place. We must re-introduce these buildings in the city life through a diversity of uses.
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BA D COND ITION
ECONOMIC DETERRENT
LIS TE D B U ILDING S
NOT PE RCE I VA B L E
INTE RV E NTIONS
INTE RVE N T I O N S
IMPACT OF THE SURROUNDING S
VACANCY
WHY? -1640 DERELICT BULIDINGS IN ATHENS -DOWNGRADING BUILDING STOCK -LACK OF URBAN CONTINUITY
WHAT? -POINT OUT EMPTY BUILDINGS PHYSICALLY -NON-PHYSICAL INTERVENTIONS -RECYCLE OLD BUILDINGS -CREATE STARTING POINT FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
HOW? C IV IC E NGA G E ME NT -PAINT EMPTY BUILDINGS
ATHENS IN DISTRESS
-TEMPORARY USE -ONLINE REGISTRATION ALLOWS
HOW DO YOU
EASY ACCESS TO INFORMATION
SEE
THE NEW ATHENS
-INVOLVE LOCAL PEOPLE
THE CHANGE
NEW OPPORTUNITIES 1:10000
0
500m
YOU CAN MAKE
SITE 1 — TOOL 1
VACANCY
CONDITION
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IDENTIFY
BUILDINGS EMPTY IN THE UPPER FLOORS ON EVRIPIDOU STREET
OF THE
STORES
CLOSED
REGISTERED
CLOSED STORES
INFORM
TRANSFORM
INVESTMENT TURNOVER
PANEPESTIMIOU STREET
34.7% STADION
42%
CLOSED STREET
CLOSED
€83 MILIONS
IN THE CENTER
LOCAL ENERGY
S T O R E S
1850
P A I N T
31%
16%
OFFICE STOCK ARE VACANT
S H O W
STORES OUT OF 6532
L I G H T
1850 CLOSED
PHYSICAL
CENTER OF ATHENS
REGISTRATION
FACTS
ENGAGE
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Neighborhoods are not improved by city councils and governments. We must engage the local community and use the local energy.
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SITE 1 — TOOL 2
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WHY SHOULD AN NVESTOR INVEST IN THE CENTER OF ATHENS?
ENTICE/ ENGAGE
CITY OF ATHEN S LOWER RUNNING COSTS:
OWNE R - TE NANT RENOVATION AGREEMENT
-ELECTRICITY -PROPERTY TAX -ADDITIONAL TAXES
REWARD INVESTOR FOR NUMBER OF M2 RENTED OR JOBS CREATED/RETAINED
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
3 MONTHS FREE RENT WITHOUT FURTHER OBBLIGATIONS: -NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESS -COMMUNITY GROUPS -ART AND THEATER
USE SOCIAL MEDIA AND NEW MEANS OF COMMUNICATION TO ATTRACT PEOPLE AND IDEAS
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„It is not only the main arteries that should be illuminated, but also the streets […] of the historic center. They should open up their metal rolls, leave them open and change the overall image of the city.” -Mr. Antoniou, President of the Commerce Association of Athens We must enhance the atmosphere and change the perception of the place among visitors and residents alike.
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SITE 1 — TOOL 3
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UPGRADING STREET
WHY? -MAKE THE CITY SAFER AND MORE ATTRACTIVE -REINVIGORATE THE CITY -CREATE AN IDENTITY -CONNECT TO RETHINK ATHENS
WHAT? -STREET ILLUMINATION -CLEANING -STREET FURNITURE -REPAIR SIDEWALKS
Pickpocket Illegal commerce Drugs
HOW?
Prostitution
-USE SOLAR ENERGY
9WFKąH NXXZJ
-SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONCEPT -TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CITY CENTER -STRENGTH AID MONEY
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500m
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ILLU MINATION CONC E P T
UPGRADING STREET
1. GET A PLASTIC BOTTLE,...
...A LED LAMP AND...
...A FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
FACTS
OLD
BUILDINGS HOTELS 2. FIND A FRIEND TO EXPLAIN TO YOU THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAM
ILLEGAL
315
BROTHELS BETWEEN
SOFOKLEOUS AND METAKSOURGEIO
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LEGAL BROTHELS
STREET INTERV ENTION S
MOBILE GREENING TEMPORARY USE (ART) STREET PERFORMANCE 3. BE CREATIVE
20-25% TOTAL BROTHELS OF GR IN
ATTICA
SEATING AND ABIDANCE OPPORTUNITY
€ 100 MIO.
ILLEGAL- UNTAXED INCOM PER YEAR
NEW ILLUMINATION CONCEPT WITH IDENTITY
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There lies a huge untapped source of space within the city, between the city, YMWTZLM YMJ HNY^ FGT[J YMJ HNY^ & XUFHJ YMFY HTZQI MTXY IN[JWXNąJI ZXJX We must activate these layers by creating spaces where people can live, work, drink, eat & discuss.
SITE 1 — TOOL 4
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UNCOVERING SPACE
WHY? -BRING NEW QUALITY TO URBAN LIFE -UNCOVER EXISTING LARGE UNUSED AREAS WITH GREAT POTENTIAL
WHAT? -SPORTS FACILITIES -PARKS, PICNIC AREA -URBAN FARMING (PRODUCTION) -SOCIAL MEETING POINT
HOW? -USE THE STREET, THE ARCADES,
Arcades
THE GALLERIES, THE UPPER
Blocks with arcades
FLOORS, THE ROOFS -INTRODUCE TEMPORARY USES
Green space
-DESIGN POP UP SPACES (LOW COST, EASY AND QUICK TO SET UP) -ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
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100m
200m
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SITE 1 — TOOL 4
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PLACES INTERVENTIONS
UNCOVERING SPACE
ROOFTOP
YARD
BAR, RESTAURANT, CINEMA, SPORTS AREA, PARK
GALLERIES, EXHIBITION SPACES, PERFORMANCES
FACTS
YARD: -1 TREE/200M2 -BUILDING LAW PREDICTS: MINIMUM 2/3 OF THE YARD HAS TO BE GREEN -PROCEEDURE FOR INVESTOR: RENT A STORE IN THE BLOCK GAIN ACCESS TO THE BACK SPACES AGREEMENT BTW. TENANT & OWNERS ON USING THE SPACE USE SPACE TEMPORARILY INVEST % IN THE BLOCK QUALITY
INTERV ENTION S
COVERED SIDEWALK/ ARCADES SHOP, CAFE
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The currently present situation of the commercial triangle is characterized by a MTRTLJSJTZX Y^UTQTL^ HTSXNXYNSL TK JRUY^ ĆTTWX XYTWFLJ FSI WJYFNQ XYTWJX We must use innovative approaches to transform the vacant buildings in ways that increase the value and productivity and promote long-term sustainability.
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PRODUCTION
WHY? -EXTENSIVE BUILDING STOCK -INACTIVE MIDDLE LAYER OF BUILDINGS -HISTORICAL BACKGROUND -SOCIAL NEED FOR LOW PRICED PRODUCTS
WHAT? -LIGHT INDUSTRY -EASY ACCESS TO TYPICAL TRADITIONAL/ UNIQUE/ GREEK/
Main commercial streets
HOME-MADE PRODUCTS -ENHANCE LOCAL ECONOMY
Food specialty streets
THROUGH PRODUCTION Markets
HOW?
Food specialty stores Manufacturers/ Small industry
-STRENGTHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SELLER AND PRODUCER -BRING PRODUCTS CLOSE TO THE POEPLE -CREATE RELATION BETWEEN STREET LEVEL AND FUNCTION IN THE BUILDING
1:10000
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500m
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PRODUCTION
MAIN EXPORT PRODUCTS OF GREECE
PETROLEUM
PROCESSING HANDLING THE RAW MATERIAL
ALUMINIUM P
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F V
P
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I E
G
S
S
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T
A
B
H L
E
WHOLESALE / PACKING REFINING THE PRODUCTS
PREPERATION FOR THE SALE MIXING INGREDIENTS/ PREPERATION
GROUND FLOOR
PHARMACEUTICALS
OLIVE-OIL
RESIDENTIAL PRODUCER’S APPARTEMENT
MIDDLE LAYER
FACTS
ROOF TOP GARDENING/ OUTSIDE SPACE
RETAILER / STORES SELLING PRODUCTS MADE IN UPPER FLOORS
S
D A I R Y - P R O D U C E A P R I C O T S / P E A C H E S C
O
T
T
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N UMBRELLA FACTORY 1850 EVRIPIDOU & AIOLOU STREET
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New ideas need old buildings. - Jane Jacobs We must move towards a more vertical urbanity, redensifying and repopulating by creating a relation between economy and design.
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UPCYCLING
WHY? -DISPROPORTIONATE USE OF THE BUILDING (USED GROUND FLOOR AND INACTIVE UPPER FLOORS) -DECREASING BUILDING STOCK VALUE
WHAT? -HEATING -FIBRE OPTICS -MODIFY FENESTRATION (LIGHTING, VENTILATION, INSULATION) -GROUND FLOOR HAS TO REFLECT WHAT IS UPSTAIRS
Vacant buildings Higher concentration of no heating
HOW? -ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND VISIBILITY OF UPPER FLOORS -INTRODUCE NEW USES (OPEN PROGRAM) -INDEPENDANT TENANTS -BRING COHESION INTO THE BUILDING
Lower concentration of no heating
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UPCYCLING
INACTIVE MIDDLE PART OF THE BUILDING
ADD FIBRE OPTIC AND HEATING
OPEN PARTLY THE FACADE AND MAKE VACANCY VISIBLE
space suitable for creative individuals and companies needing a space to exhibit their products
PERMIT EASY ACCESS TO THE UPPER FLOORS
GROUND FLOOR REFLECTS WHAT IS UPSTAIRS
actual situation = empty upper floors + full store fronts
new rule = rent upper floors + free store fronts
new situation = reactivate whole building
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“You can’t rely on bringing people downtown, you have to put them there.” – Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities We must build not by a process of creating, but through observing the local culture, translating it into a construction method.
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PLUG-IN
WHY? -INACTIVE MIDDLE LAYER OF THE BUILDING -INCENTIVIZE INVESTORS TO MOVE TO THE CITY CENTER -MULTIPLY FUNCTIONS AND PEOPLE IN THE CITY CENTER -MINIMIZE SPATIAL SEGREGATION OF USERES AND USES
WHAT? 2FNS YWFKąH WTZYJX
-RENT A DESK
Tram
-OPEN KITCHEN -COMMON OPEN WORKSPACE
Metro
-TEMPORARY RENT-AN-OFFICE Metro Stop
-CHURCH -OPEN SOURCE REPAIR STORES
Main public functions
HOW?
Parking
-SUPPORT COMPANIES WITH LOW INCOME -PROVIDE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE 1:5000
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100m
200m
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R E NT A DE S K
PLUG-IN
OPEN K ITCHEN
START-UP BUSINESS C H U RC H TAKE ADVANTAGE
NON-PROFIT WORKSHOP
OF LOW RENTS IN THE CITY CENTER
WORKS PACE / OFFICE
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SO C IA L GR OCERY STORE
B IK E R E PA IR S H OP BIKE PATHS ATTICA
12€/KG
04:00
10€/KG
06:00
12:00
5€/KG
2€/KG
18:00
€/KG
1
open source cycling
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Create a versatile set of furnishing, amenities and kits that can be easily transported, to program any storefront, empty lot or underutilized area. We must bring some of the life and energy of Evripidou Street to the rest of Athens.
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SITE 1 — TOOL 8
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FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE
FOOD WA G ON
WHY? -ALLOW TEMPORARY USE
S S U SA ERACRACDE A DE
-EXPAND THE USE OF PUBLIC SPACE -CREATE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES -INCREASE VARIETY OF SELLING A RH CE AN DEBSOX K ITC
WHAT? -FOOD WAGON -KITCHEN BOX -POP-UP SHOPS
P OP - U P S H OP
-USING THE URBAN ARCHITECTURE
HOW?
H A NG ING P LATFOR M
-ADAPTABLE/FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE -PLUG AND PLAY CONCEPT -LOW COSTS OF PURCHASE H A NG ING R OOF
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Following the decentralization act of the 80’s the city has remained void of any principle functions to attract residents, visitors and investors. We must create a vibrant community, which has an active presence in the area, attracting people here all day, every day.
SITE 1 — TOOL 9
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CATALYZING
WHY? -STRUGGLE TO DEFINE AN IDENTITY -LACK OF PUBLIC FUNCTIONS IN THE CITY CENTER -GENERATE A SOCIAL MEETING POINT
WHAT? -USE SQUARE/INTERSECTION Education
STREET/BUILDING WITH AN HIGH VALUE OF CENTRALITY
Culture Affected Streets Hotel Bar/Restaurant
HOW?
Theater
-BRING NEW USE TO
Galleries
UNINTERESTING UNUSED SPACES -ACTIVATE A NEW LAYER OF THE CITY
1:8000
0
200m
400m
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SITE 1 — TOOL 9
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LINKING DIFFERENT SCALES
CATALYZING
SQUARES
INTERSECTION
KOUMOUNDOUROU SQUARE KLAFTHMONOS SQUARE TRILOGY
ATHINAS STREET EVRIPIDOUSTREET
BUILDINGS
STREETS
DIPLARIOS BUILDING CAR PARKING STRUCTURE FISH AND MEAT MARKET
EVRIPIDOU STREET PANEPISTIMIOU STREET
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The boundary condition is imposed from above; the border is built from below. - Richard Sennett We must connect spaces and functions throughout the city fabric on multiple scales.
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LINKING
WHY? -EXISTING SOCIAL BORDERS -MISSING CONNECTION ON THE
Connecting Neighborhoods
e.g. Metaxourgio with Exarhia/Kolonaki
METROPOLITAN SCALE -RENEW HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS
WHAT?
Connecting Squares
e.g. Platia Koumoundourou with Platia Klafthmonos and Trilogy
Connecting Buildings
e.g. Deplarios with carparkingstructure and fish + meat market -VISIBLE CONNECTION (GREENING) -PHYSICAL CONNECTION (PASSAGE, CLEARANCE) -CONNECT THROUGH FUNCTION (PROGRAM, NETWORK OF PROGRAMS) Network
HOW?
2FNS YWFKąH WTZYJX Green areas
-CONNECT NEIGHBOURHOODS/BLOCKS SQUARES/MAIN BUILDINGS -ACTI IN DIFFRENT METROPOLITAN SCALES -GENERATE A FLOW BETWEEN TWO HOTSPOTS
1:10000
0
500m
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LINKING DIFFERENT SCALES
LINKING
FACTS
CONNECTING NEIGHBOURHOODS E.G. METAXOURIGO WITH EXARHIA/KOLONAKI
INTERVENTION INTERSECTION
HISTORIC MAP (1835)
CONCEPT MAP
CONNECTING SQUARES E.G. PLATIA KOUMOUNDOUROU WITH PLATIA KLAFTHMONOS AND TRILOGY
CONNECTING BUILDINGS E.G. DIPLARIOS WITH MARKET
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SITE 1 — TOOL KIT
ISSUES
TOOLS
SITES
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10 TOOLS
3 SITES
VACANCY
PLUG-IN
UPGRADING STREET
POLICY
CATALYZING CONTEXT
FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE
PRODUCTION
LINKING
UNCOVERING SPACE
UPCYCLING
URBAN CONTAINER
MARKET
U-BLOCK
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URBAN CONTAINER
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SITE 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
U R BAN CO N TA I NE R
4 STOREY BUILDING
POTENTIALS:
BASEMENT WITH SHOPS
PROXIMITY TO MARKET
FLOOR SURFACE: 1’341M2 TOTAL SURFACE: 5’364M
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BUILDING IN GOOD SHAPE LARGE SPACES ALLOWS FLEXIBLE PROGRAMMING DISUSED SQUARE IN PEDESTRIAN ZONE
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URBAN CONTAINER — CONCEPT SCHEMES
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
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Area= 1660 m2
Area= 1800 m2
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URBAN CONTAINER — CURRENT SITUATION
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
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URBAN CONTAINER — CONSUME
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
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URBAN CONTAINER — CREATE
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
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URBAN CONTAINER — PRODUCE
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
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URBAN CONTAINER — LIVE
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
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URBAN CONTAINER — PUBLIC SPACE
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
USE
CIRCULATION
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SITE 1 — ZOOM IN 2
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
MARKET
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MARKET — CONDITION
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
VIEW FROM THE MARKET ROOF TOP
EMPTY PARKING ROOF
CHALLENGE: MARKET SEPERATED FROM MARKET SQUARE THROUTH TRAFFIC
CHALLENGE: DISUSED PARKING ROOF
PASSAGE THROUGH THE PARKING BUILDING
VEGETABLE MARKET
CHALLENGE: DARK PASSAGE / NO VISUAL CONNECTION FROM ONE SITE OF THE MARKET SQUARE TO THE OTHER
CHALLENGE: ARRANGED ON THE STREET AROUND THE PARKING STRUCTURE
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ZOOM IN 2 — CONDITION
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ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
MAR K E T
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ZOOM IN 2 — GROUND FLOOR
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ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
MAR K E T
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ZOOM IN 2 — ROOF TOP
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ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
MAR K E T
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ZOOM IN 2 — SECTION
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ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
MAR K E T
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ZOOM IN 2 — DAY AND NIGHT MAR K E T
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SITE 1 — ZOOM IN 3
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U-BLOCK
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BLOCK — PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
ETH ZĂźrich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
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Floor area arcades + covered sidewalks: 2265sqm
Floor area backyard: 3.370sqm
Floor area rooftop: 11.240sqm
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BLOCK — STRATEGY UPGRADING BLOCK
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
Condition
1. Phase
unused backyard + rooftop
activation by pop-up shops,
empty buildings
kitchenboxes, foodwagon
no atmosphere and quality
2. Phase
3. Phase
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activation of arcades and covered sidewalks
Vacant buildings getting activated
innerbuilding cosmos connects to context
Innerbuilding cosmos
facilities of the block are also used by people
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they don’t belong to the block
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BLOCK — TOOLS
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
Uncovering space
activating backyard through public functions flexible infrastructure (kitchenbox, popup shop, foodwagon)
Uncovering space activating rooftop
Uncovering space Activating arcades
Vacancy
Identifying + upgrading production + upcycling
Flexible Infrastructure Pop-up shops
Use of tools in the block
Adressed topics in the block
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BLOCK — ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTIONS
Backyard + rooftoparea
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
Floor area for activating (outside): 16.875sqm
New architectonical intervention flexible infrastructor (staircases + elevators)
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BLOCK — ARCHITECTUTAL INTERVENTIONS
Firewalls
Areas of potentials for architectonical interventions
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
New architectonical intervention
Generating new space + connections
flexible infrastructor (ramps + platforms)
cutting new arcades + passages
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BLOCK — REFERENZES
Six dogs bar / Athen
Activating unused backyards
ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
Rooftopbar
Activating unused rooftops
Streetlanes in Melbourne Kitchenboxes + Cafes
Rooftop cinema
Activating unused rooftops
Bricklane district London
Activating backyards through public use
Rooftop tenniscourt
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BLOCK — FINAL AXONOMETRIE
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SEAM — RE-OCCUPY ATHENS
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SEAM — RE-OCCUPY ATHENS
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ETH Zürich, DARCH, Profs. Brillembourg & Klumpner, Reactivate Athens, HS 2013, M. Buhler, P. A. Coucopoulos, J. Julen
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