A NEW MUSEUM FOR GOZO MSc Sustainable Heritage Module 4: Environmental report for Heritage Malta, 2016
NATURE MUSEUM
FOLKLORE MUSEUM
LOCATION MAP
The brief of this project relates to plans for a new museum for Gozo which will integrate items from the collections of three museums (Archaeology, Folklore, and Gozo Nature Museum) currently located within the Citadel in Rabat (Citta’ Vittoria). The team was asked to consider how the proposed site for the new museum should be adapted to create a suitable environment for the various collections that interpret the island’s natural and cultural heritage. This joint-initiative between the Ministry of Gozo and Heritage Malta is intended to see the creation of a new multi-disciplinary museum in Rabat (Citta’ Vittoria), Gozo’s capital, to promote the unique identity of Gozitan heritage. The first objective of the project was to understand current environmental and collection conditions at the three Citadel museums (Archaeology, Folklore and Gozo Nature Museum). The second objective was to understand the building condition and environmental conditions of the proposed new museum site. The final aim was to assess risks and opportunities and make recommendations for collections care associated with the proposed change in environment
ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM
THE FUTURE GOZO MUSEUM
ENVIROMENTAL MONITORING OF THE PROPOSED SITE RELATIVE HUMIDITY / TEMPERATURE LEVELS
BASEMENT LEVEL
GROUND LEVEL
LIGHT LEVELS / POLLUTANTS
PROPOSED PLANS FOR THE NEW GOZO MUSEUM
IN THE WOODS | ALTERABLE LIVING CONDITIONS IN AN EVERGREEN LANDSCAPE Diploma Project: Gkoufa Varvara, Thanasi Mirto, Zisopoulou Filothei, NTUA 2014-2015
ANALYSIS This diploma project concerns a set of interventions in mount Kallidromo. Despite its low altitude, the mountain special geographical features with elevations and hollows. The landscape is composed of variable and invariant elements, and gives a different perception to the visitor, depending on the season: the forest of conifers surrounding the lakes is the fixed reference point and contrasts with the existence and absence of water all over the year. The snowmelt is concentrated in the hollows of the mountain, with the water being at the highest of levels and evaporates gradually until it disappears completely at the beginning of autumn, turning basins in grazing pastures. Along with the variability of the landscape, we noticed a change in the activities that occur on the mountain depending on the season, such as camping and hiking. From these activities, we focused on a recording of hiking paths, which ensure the presence of users throughout the year with a non-invasive way and allow identification of the mountain with experiential way. The routes vary in difficulty level, are applied throughout the mountain linking the settlements and take advantage of the entire road network, from the asphalt to the rugged walking trails.
- amphitheatrical perception of the landscape - points for pause and leisure
Lake Nevropoli | Seasonal Alterability
- settlements interlinked with various pathways - escalated difficulty of paths
- theatrical landscape - contrasts in landscape: seasonal lakes and evergreen forest
STRUCTURES
MASTERPLAN FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER
WINTER SHELTER
WINTER SHELTER
SECTION
PLAN
communal space dorms beds Construction material: CLT wood
CAMPSITE
PLAN
SECTION
people
x 2-people units
CANAL
Construction material: pine timber
CANAL
PLAN
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CAMPSITE
1 on 2 secti
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x 3-people units
200m
SECTION 1
Construction material: Accoya Wood
FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER
PLAN
SECTION 2
SECTION
people cabin Construction material: pine timber
KEY MAP
CANAL
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The construction inside the lake was based on the emergence of the variability of the water element, operating inversely from it. Specifically, when the lake water has evaporated, the structure functions as spouted drinking trough for animals, in which is chanelled the water from the spring and when the lake is full, it is a passage for walkers, with spring water pourring into the lake. The linear form of the structure functions as an emphasis of the landscape. Despite the gradual seasonal change of the environment, the construction from viewing bridge converts to a linear reminder of the liquid element even during the dry months. Regarding the form of construction, we chose the shape of a container in section, the repetition of which constitutes the channel of 142 meters length, that follows the slope of the lake bottom. The formation of the inclination of the construction in sequence with the bottom, creates different perceptions for the hikers with the water level by varying the angle and the reflection image. Furthermore, the elevation of the floor of the channel allows the free passage of the lake water from one side to the other without being converted into a barrier. For the construction we selected enforced wood, with extra tolerance in an aquatic environment [accoya wood].
MODEL SCALE 1:100
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CANAL SECTIONS
SECTION 1
FOUNTAIN SECTION 0m
2m
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SECTION 2
SECTION 3
SECTION 4
SECTION 5
FOUNTAIN PLAN
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
SECTION 6
SECTION 7
SECTION 8
MODEL SCALE 1:20
SECTION 9
CAMPSITE
CAMPSITE
sleeping units
net of beams
elevated pathway
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2 1 CAMPSITE PLAN VIEW
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The outdoor camping is placed on the south shore of the lake, where the forest is composed of high trunk trees with naked logs, in a location already used for overnight stay on the mountain. Unlike the strict geometry of the canal in the lake, the form of camping is defined by the entropy of the forest and the randomness of the logs. Within this disordered grid of logs, we selected some dominant axes of movement, which are arranged on either side of the units of residence for two or three people, always perpendicular to the secondary alignments-beams of 6-10 meters. The net of the axes in not based on the ground but releases the ground for the hiker and uses the logs themselves as the primary structural system.
TRANSFORMATION OF ELEVATED PLATFORMS TO SLEEPING
PLATFORM ELEVATION
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3 PLATFORM PLAN
PLAN OF CAMPING’S PART
el ev at io n
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ELEVATION OF CAMPING’S PART 0m
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CAMPSITE MODELS SPRING
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SUMMER
scale 1:10
scale 1:20
CAMPSITE ELEVATIONS
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SPRING
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SUMMER
scale 1:100
WINTER SHELTER
WINTER SHELTER ELEVATIONS
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SPRING
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WINTER SHELTER SECTIONS
WINTER SHELTER
The third construction is a winter shelter in the location of the old abandoned one. As to the basic principles of its design the aim was to create a shell in order to house the basic needs of 32 users [weather protection, accommodation and food] with minimal intervention to the topography. Furthermore, it is a shell that indicates its function as a mountain refuge and with its long and narrow shape will be seen as a human intervention from the climber to reach. Alongside its low height and position behind the trees, it will highlight and not intervene in the landscape. Synthetically, the elongated volume of rectangular plan of the refuge turns to the south and is located in the node two paths while permitting the uninterrupted passage from its interior, even if the visitor does not intend to stay in it. Morphologically, it is composed of a wooden frame which is mounted perpendicularly on the one side to stone walls and on the other to the ground. This design choice allows the perception of only one face at a time, depending on the direction from which it is ap proached.
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
VENTILATION SYSTEM
SHADING SYSTEM MODEL SCALE 1:100
FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER
WINTER
SPRING
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SUMMER
SOUTH-EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER ELEVATIONS 0m
5m
In place of the old fire guardhouse, a new tower for fire protection and observation is designed, a use specified by the need to protect the forest. The form of the construction acts as a reference point without disturbing the natural landscape. The structure comprises three connected vertical planes of 6m width in a triangular floor plan, which compose a vertical triangular prism. The construction marks the top both form a distance but also and when you approach it.
NORTH-WEST ELEVATION
STRUCTURAL ELEVATION
Pine wood is again the construction material chosen again wood . At ground level, the space can be used for stop and leisure while on the first floor is placed the cabin of the volunteer fireguards, a room able to house up to two people, providing shade and protection from the wind. The next two levels are used for observation and the roof in particular offers a 360 degrees view. Moreover, the side surfaces are constructed by wooden boards, in a system that provides adequate shading, especially on the west side where the ladder is placed.
FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER
GROUND LEVEL
LEVEL 2
FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER PLANS 0m
5m
MODEL SCALE 1:50
LEVEL 1
ROOF
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BIRD OBSERVATORY 3rd year Project: Gkoufa Varvara, Starida Dimitra, Forouli Maria, NTUA 2010-2011
This bird observatory is a lightweight construction, made entirely of wood sections with metal connections. It is located near a lake in Athens and it is designed to accommodate a maximum of 10 guests and offers a platform for long-distance view and bird-watching. The simplicity of its design serves its purpose as an elevated platform from the ground.
INTERACTIVE ZONES 4th year Project: Gkoufa Varvara, Lenta Foteini, Zisopoulou Filothei, NTUA 2011-2012
LAYERS DIAGRAM
3D VISUALISATION OF THE SQUARE
On the square in front of the food market of Athens city center, a system of elongated strips organizes the urban space, forming closed spaces and walking trails. The different height of these strips creates versatile perceptions of the space and transforms the square into a vivid space.
PLAN OF THE SQUARE
In the context of sustainable development, the existing parking lot was maintained and transformed into a multinational market. This function provides human presence in the square throughout the day.
MODEL SCALE 1:100
DETAILED SECTIONS
ELONGATED SECTIONS
SOUTH ELEVATION
The commercial operation of the port of Thessaloniki is relocated, an action that converted the area into a residential area, introducing new forms of space. The key objective of this architectural proposal is the connection of the area with the city, in order for the residents to fully benefit from activities by the coastline. Thus, tram is selected as the main mean of transportation.
MASTERPLAN
The apartments are organised vertically and with different combinations, we were able to create diverse buildings, with different numbers of floors per building. The most fundamental aspect of the proposal is the public space on the ground floor which expands also on the elevated platform. The ground floor in particular can host activities for the residents of the surrounding area, while the upper level transforms into a public space for the residents of the proposed housing scheme.
SKYSCRAPER SEATY DETAILED SECTIONS
4th year Project, Project team: Gkoufa Varvara, Forouli Maria, Starida Dimitra, NTUA 2011-2012
APARTMENT TYPOLOGY
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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3D VISUALISATIONS
THE YARD IN FRONT OF THE CONCEPT STORE
SECTIONS
PLAN OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN THE HERBS
THE RED GARDEN
THE ORCHARD
THE CLIMBING PLANTS
THE CLIMBING PLANTS
BOTANICAL GARDEN 3D VISUALISATIONS
rainwater collection for irrigation
Internship project in KORRES Natural Products
THE RED GARDEN
The double requirement of this project was the creation of a botanical garden and a concept store with exclusive products of the garden. The name of the project is “Terra Botanica�. The botanical, surrounding the factory premises of KORRES Natural Products, in Inofuta Voiwtias, is devided in four sections: the orchard, with a grid of apple and citrus trees, the climbing plants, growing on corten parallel panels, the labyrinth of the herbs whose inclined route leads to the red garden, an oasis of lavenders and redbuds. In the center and in front of the store is located the yard with a locust tree and space for rest under its shadow.
THE YARD
MAP OF KASTANIA, MESSINIA, PELOPONNESE
TOWER OF KASTANIA
BUILDING TYPOLOGIES ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF ROOMS ELEVATION OF THE TOWER
GROUND FLOOR PLAN OF THE TOWER
STRUCTURAL DETAILS
STUDY OF TRADITIONAL SETTLEMENT IN MESSINIA 3rd year Project, NTUA 2011-2012
TOWER OF KASTANIA
Kastania Messinias is a village that has kept its traditional character unchanged to a large extent. Most of the buildings depict the elements of traditional architecture: thick stone walls, wooden interior partitions and roof tiles made of the local stone. After the analysis of a significant number of buildings inside the settlement, the project team studied in detail the structural methods used in their construction and the other important elements of each house, such as the windows and the roofs. Finally, our interest was focused on the tower of the village, a 18th century tower built in the central square of Kastania that was originally serving as a defensive point against intruders.
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