Architecture Portfolio 2019 by Themistoklis Papadopoulos

Themistoklis Papadopoulos

Architecture Research-Design

2019

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Design & Research selected works 2012-2019 The following work is part of projects excecuted during my studies at TU Delft & PoliTO and my professional experience. All contents are produced by the author otherwise is stated the collaboration with orther team project menbers.

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Themistoklis Papadopoulos PERSONAL date of birth_ 27.11.1990 nationality_ greek adress_ Plateia Esperidon 2a, 16674, Glyfada, Greece e-mail_ themospapadopoulos@gmail.com links_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/themistoklispapadopoulos/ https://issuu.com/themospapadopoulos languages_ greek (mothertongue) engish (proficiency user) “I am an MSc. Architect Engineer specialized in the field of Building Construction/Technology and Management in the Built Environment. Architecture and Constρruction are my passions, while I strongly believe that combining my technical background with the acquired managerial knowledge will be an asset for my future professional career. Thus, Urban development, Construction and Real Estate Management became also some of my main interests. I consider myself as a creative, hard-working and disciplined individual. A multidisciplinary and multicultural education has broadened my horizons and has shaped my personality. Through my academic and working experiences I have developed a structured and organized way of thinking, which accommodates and supports my interest towards innovation.”

italian (proficiency user) french (advanced user) registered architect engineer (technical chamber of greece)

EDUCATION MSc. Architecture, Urbanism & Building Sciences track: Management in the Built Environment TU Delft University of Technology (nl), July 2017 MSc. (hons) Architecture & Construction Engineering Polytechnic University of Turin (it), Dec. 2014 BSc. Architecture Sciences Polytechnic University of Turin (it), Dec. 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE Architect Engineer, Designer Aspa-Urban Environmental Reformations S.A., Athens (gr), Nov. 2018.-Feb. 2019 Architect Engineer, Designer Hellenic Navy/Lighthouse Command, Piraeus (gr) Department of Premises and Infrastructure (Maritime Projects), Nov. 2017-2018 Junior Architect, Designer (Intern) Aspa-Urban Environmental Reformations S.A., Athens (gr), May.-Aug. 2015

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SHORT RESUME........................................................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................ 5

RESEARCH & DESIGN PROJECTS ................................................................. 6 01. Ark of Latvia........................................................................................................... 6 02. Discover New Amsterdam....................................................................... 10 03. Pedestrian Reconnections....................................................................... 14 04. Assessing Urban Transformations .................................................... 22 05. Torino Student “Hotel” ............................................................................... 26

SAMPLE OF WORK (2019-2017) .................................................................... 32 SAMPLE OF WORK (2017-2012) ..................................................................... 34

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ARK OF LATVIA

The idea behind the proposed design is based on three main elements, which are integral parts of the Latvian tradition and its natural beauty. Starting from a typical house form, the concept of the cabin was transformed in a “diamond shaped” structure reclaiming the morphology of the amber stones, the Latvian gemstones. Except from creating the atmosphere of a tree house, the decision of elevating the cabin creates the idea of a “gemstone in a showcase” and keeps a minimum environmental footprint. “ARK” aims to be a resting and ‘’healing’’ point, in the same way that amber has been used in folk medicine, according to Latvian tradition. With a capacity of four people and its goal to create a unique stopover, the cabin provides few essential supplies such as beds, a fireplace and storage surfaces. The interior on the other hand, is designed based on “playful” components, such as climbing walls and nets, giving a full trekking experience. The predominant material of the structure is wood, which is also used for the façade components. Hence, the main structural elements consist of pine pillars, fixed to a small reinforced concrete foundation, while the envelope consists of impregnated pine boards with natural wool for insulation, that is ventilated naturally, and OSB interior finishing. PROJECT TYPE Competition Entry (Amber Road Trekking Cabins) DATE Sept.-Nov. 2017 CONTRIBUTIORS Ioanna Christia Antigoni Lampadiari-Matsa

#the_healing_gemstone

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PHASE 1: Structural Diagram

PHASE 2: Airtightness & Watertightness

Section A-A

PHASE 3: Thermal Insulation

PHASE 4: Interior OSB Finishing

Section B-B A

PHASE 5: Exterior Pine Boards & Glazing

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DISCOVER NEW AMSTERDAM

This project represents the design outcome of a multidisciplinary development process regarding the area of Overhoeks in Amsterdam. More in specific, this project entitled “RETHINK OVERHOEKS” consists of an in-depth analysis of the Overhoeks area in Amsterdam (NL) with main goal to create a (re)development plan for the future of this brownfield area. During the project individuals, divided in groups, were called to analyse the area from different stakeholders perspectives in order to create a plan of approach for the future development of Overhoeks. This plan of approach results in a well performing project fruit of several negotiations moments between the members. This multi-actor process was a very interesting operation and in the same time, a challenging one. Different interests were called to work and operate together by communicating in order to create the best plan for the future of Overhoeks. The development project consists of the creation of a masterplan and an overall development strategy regarding the area. The main project’s vision is concentrated in three pillars that represent the Amsterdam’s future identity. Thus the vision of the proposal is to create a New Amsterdam in Overhoeks which is future-proof and socially sustainable. PROJECT TYPE TU Delft, Research-Design project DATE Apr.-June 2016 CONTRIBUTIORS Individual work - Design project Team work - Research project

#Rethink_Overhoeks

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PEDESTRIAN RECONNECTIONS

The project, is located near the historic centre of the medieval-age city of Millesimo (province of Liguria-Italy) and aims to create a system of pedestrian walkways as a response to the problem of the urban discontinuity of the two parts of the village, separated from the river Bormida. The main idea for the redevelopment of the area adjacent to the bridge Gaietta, is based on the completion of the existing stone bridge as its supplement, both from the functional point of view, to allow the transition between the two banks of the river, as well as from the formal point of view, as a dialogue between the ancient “bow” and the new one. Except from creating a new bidge, the project’s goal is to propose new functions as to reorganize and redevelop the part of a territory otherwise excluded from the village of Millesimo, while promoting its historic character throught a detailed urban design project. The proposal of the project for the new footbridge is born from the observation of the existing Gaietta Bridge itself. By analysing its shaping layers, it recalls a “tape” stretched over an arch. Therefore, the reference in relation the the design and the structure becomes the relationship with the arch and the asymmetrical cut of Gaietta. To complete this project it is analyzed in detail the technological and structural characteristics of the new pedestrian walkway. PROJECT TYPE Polytechnic University of Turin, Design project DATE Sept. 2013-Feb. 2014 CONTRIBUTIORS Valeria Savio Elisa Taraglio Augusta Trussoni

#in_between_history_&_new_urbanity

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ASSESING URBAN TRANSFORMATIONS

The purpose of this thesis is the creation of strategies for the feasibility of an urban transformation project through the evaluation of alternative scenarios and based on a multi-methodological approach. In this way it is possible to identify the best proposal both in economic and socio-environmental terms. More specifically, the work focuses on the knowledge, conservation and hypothetical enhancement of parts of abandoned cities, which are part of the industrial archaeology of modern cities. The feasibility study is used as a tool to define a set of elements and arguments, which are capable to outline the guidelines for the most appropriate project. Therefore, no one talks simply of the realization of a project for the transformation of an abandoned area, but rather trying to build a real feasibility plan that is deemed necessary now more than ever, following and emphasizing on the importance of a more sustainable development. This process is considered to be of great importance because it is aimed at achieving the objectives for the improvement of the current conditions. The application of multiple disciplines for the study of this transformation is favourable because it is not about a simple redevelopment of a degraded site, but the urban regeneration of a piece of the city. This thesis focuses on an industrial area on the Greek outskirts, more precisely in the case of the industrial complex for the manufacture of paper in Aegion in the Peloponnese. PROJECT TYPE Polytechnic University of Turin, Research & Design project DATE Feb.-Dec. 2014 CONTRIBUTIORS Individual work #branding_industrial_heritage

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The 1st scenario called “Education and Culture” and is based on the expansion of existing university functions as well as on their strengthening with new additional activities complementary to the academic purposes. Examples of such functions are new academic rooms used also for cultural activities, sophisticated workshops, administration offices, libraries, reading rooms, restaurant and housing spaces for students as well as a plethora of open public green spaces and sports activities. This proposal is designed to promote the city as a new pole of education and culture that will build on the attraction of students and other visitors as well as the creation of an autonomous and sustainable regional university department.

The 2nd scenario examines the emergence of the area as a tourist center. The “Tourist Pole” scenario focuses on potential tourists and visitors as well as on the inhabitants of Aigio itself, creating new prospects of work as well as places of recovery and relaxation. Consequently, the scenario focuses on the creation of a tourist center characterized as an agrotouristic unit, creating new prospects for alternative tourism, while promoting local products at national and international level. For this reason, besides the creation of a hotel unit and its new auxiliary functions, it is envisaged the creation of products for cultivation (urban gardens), small workshops for processing of products and premises for their promotion.

Finally, the 3rd and more radical scenario is called “Real Estate” and proposes a different approach related to new land uses, functions and urban planning/design. The scenario relies on the suggestions of the most “powerful” stakeholders, based on the will to create a “multifunctional-site” to address a wider range of users ςηιλεηιwhile creating growth opportunities in the city. Also, in order to maximize new functions and generate direct revenue that can help in the process of transforming the area, the scenario suggests moving the university department to a different location. Thus, it is proposed the creation of private spaces for the construction of newly built dwellings overlooking the Corinthian Gulf and other additional economic activities complement the proposal by enabling the re-use of a large part of existing industrial buildings and the creation of new jobs.

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1_Education & Culture

2_Tourist Pole

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TORINO STUDENT “HOTEL”

The project area is located north west of the city of Turin, in the neighbourhood of “Aurora” and examined a lot part of the Urban Transformation Zone prohramme. This is referred to areas which were developed for industrial purposes and currently ceased to operate. The project carried out follows the implementation of the city’s Local Plan followed by the complete demolition and reconstruction of private buildings. The new project proposal includes the design of a private university residence in the first half of the area, while the remaining area will be occupied by a public exhibition space. The project, subject to a more detailed design is the students’ residence, spread over three floors and a service basement. The college is equipped to accommodate a total of 112 students divided in double rooms (22 m2) and single (about 14 m2) ones. It is equipped with an enclosed courtyard and a flat walkable roof, accessible only to the college’s users. The ground floor is almost exclusively used as the pedestrian entrance of the college and offers many useful services open not only for the students but both for the public. In the upper floors there are bedrooms, collective kitchens and common rooms for the students’ relaxation and leisure time activities while the basement is devoted to the technical premises, warehouses and garages. This study aimed at the development of architectural design in all its constructive aspects. For this reason, the result has been an executive project studied in a multidisciplinary manner (building technology, technical physics, structures, project evaluation) useful to extend all the architectural and technical capacities of the students. PROJECT TYPE Polytechnic University of Turin, Design project DATE Feb.-July. 2012 CONTRIBUTIORS Luca Viscardi Giulia Zucca #building_new_identity

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Sample of work (2019-2017)

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Sample of work (2017-2009)

Thank you for the attention!

Themistoklis Papadopoulos themospapadopoulos@gmail.com