Selected Projects P O R T F O L I O Foteini Kallikouni
CONTENTS 02 LANDSCAPE as a MECHANISM | Design Research and Strategy 03 RIVERSIDE ARCHIPELAGO | Diploma thesis 04 SUMMER RETREAT IN VERGA | Professional Project 05 DISTILLING HERITAGE | Archiving, Photography, Book Editing, Art Direction 01 EPIRUS APEIROS | Mapping and Design Research 06 CERAMICS | Ceramic Studio
EPIRUS APEIROS 1one Design research project | Coastal domains | coordinator: Demetra Katsota , 2017
Mapping and Design Research
“Epirus Apeiros” is an oriented design research on the geographical area of Epirus in Greece. Initially, the research examines the hydrological profile of the area through systematic mapping of the water landscapes and statistical data rep resentation. Through the process of generation of diagrams and maps, I identified the dynamics of these landscapes and the current manage ment strategy of the heavy water infrastructures such as hydroelectric and irrigation dams on riverscapes. The main objective of the research is to draw conclusions about the problems and needs of wetlands which constitute 40.5% of Epirus coastline and the potential flood risk due to the high precipitation rate caused by climate change. Epirus, GR
Epirus, Greece
Mapping the coastline , Epirus, Greece River40.5Lagoonsandmouth% Rocky cliffs 28 % 21 % 7 % 3 % 0.5 % beach infrastructureport forestroad
381 - 439 439 - 506 506 - 571 572 - 638 Ετήσιο μέτρο απορροής (mm) 306 - 381238 - 305172 - 238124 - 171 Drainage rate per year (mm) Drainage rate , Greece (2016) Epirus
1400 1.400 - 1.700 1.700 - 2.100 1.154 - 1.210 1.210 - 1400 1.400 - 1.700 1.700 - 2.100 Συνολική απορροή (km) 370 - 500 500 - 650 650 - 904 381 - 439 439 - 506 506 - 571 572 - 638 639 - 706 total drainage rate 306 381 238 - 305 172 - 238 124 - 171 H y d r o l o g i c a l A n a l y s i s d r a i n a g e a n d r a i n f a LOUROUl OROS TOMAROSPINDOS RAXTHOSAXERONAOOSPINDOSOROS DOUSKOKALAMAS φράγματαπηγέςλίμνεςποτάμιαποταμών Γεωμορφολογία Ήπειρος Υδρολογία Ήπειρος 74,27 % ο ρ ε ι ν ή 3,81 % ύ δ α τ α Εθνικό Πάρκο Πίνδου Εθνικό Πάρκο Τζουμέρκων Geomorphology Hydrology Mountains74,27% Rivers3,81% Rainfall Drainage rate Rainfall rate (mm) Drainage rate (km)
Epirus’ Water Infrastructures | Map 1:500.000 Φράγμα Πουρναρίου Ι 87 m υλικό: χώμα 1 9 8 1 - 1 9 9 7 0 1 Κm 0 1 Κm Aoos Dam Kalamas Dam Louros Dam Pournari Dam 1 Pournari Dam 2 Epirus’ Dams
Mapping river’s mouth | Map 1:100.000
L A N D S C A P E as a MECHANISM 2two Design research project | Coastal domains | coordinator: Demetra Katsota , 2018
Design Research and Strategy
“Landscape as a mechanism” is a research and strategy about the fluvial landscapes of Arach thos river (Epirus, Greece) that springs from the mountain of Pindos and flows into the Amvraki kos bay. The research is focusing on the mouth of the river which used to function as a perfect hydrological mechanism composed of three dif ferent landscapes: the artificial lake Pournariou with the two hydroelectric power dams, the city of Arta and the productive meadow with the flu vial settlements. Throughout the research pro cess there is an attempt of mapping the flood ing emergencies of the settlements and fields across the riversides as well as the dramatic change of the coastline. The two dams seem to be responsible for the upper problems consider ing that the river flow has changed because of the climate
Arachthoschange. river, Epirus, GR
Arachthos River Map αγροτικές εκτάσειςποταμός Εγνατία οδός υδροηλεκτρικόφράγμα οικισμοί 200 400 400 700 700 (πληθυσμός)2000 εθνική οδός επαρχιακός δρόμος 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (km)10
Εποχιακή μεταβολή χειμώνας άνοιξη 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 0.5 1 1.5 3 Τοπίο μεταβολής 21° 3'20.17"ΑΕποχιακή39°15'7.48"ΒμεταβολήοικισμόςΦάγκου χειμώνας άνοιξη ΠτέρηΆμμοςΚαθαροβούνι ΔαφνούλαΤραπεζάκι Δρυώνας Κάτω ΚαλεντίνηΜέγκλαΡουμάνια Πέτα Βλαχερνά Άγιος Δημήτριος Άρτα Μελάτες Φάγκος Παραποτάμιοι οικισμοί τεχνητή λίμνηkmΠουρναρίου φράγμα βυθισμένοςοικισμός 0 40 40 80 80 400 400 - 1500 1500π θ υ σ μ ό ς ο κ σ μ ώ ν 3 0 3 m. cm 4 m. cm5 5 - 6 0 m3 / sec Mapping the flood , Arachthos River, Epirus
A detailed narrative of the proposed strategy for managing the three landscapes – parts of river’s mouth mechanism. It is proposed the controlled change of river flow through a different dam management, the re generation of Arta’s riverfront and the phasing flooding of the meadow for water cultivation.
River’s Mouth Axonometric | The Strategy
Water management of Hydroelectric Dams | Water flow diagrams Existing water management of the dams (2014 - 2015) New management of the dams according to the strategy
Masterplan
ΛουτρότοποςΠαχυκάλαμοςΑκροποταμιάΑνθότοποςΛουτρότοποςΠαχυκάλαμοςΑκροποταμιάΑνθότοποςΚομμένοΚομμένο Hydroponic lakes | phasing flooding
THE DAMS THE CITY THE FIELDS controling the flood embracing the flood exploiting the flood
WATER DISCHARGE OF THE SWIMMINGLAKE LEISURE EDUCATION SUSTAINABILITY CULTIVATIONWATER AGROTOURISM
Diploma thesis | coordinator: Demetra Katsota | design consultant: Alexandra Stratou | 2019 RIVERSIDE ARCHIPELAGO 3three Young Talent Architecture Award 2020 - Shortlisted YTTA, Mies Van de Rohe Foundation
Arachthos is a raging river with uncon trolled flow that has repeatedly flooded the city of Arta and the settlements of the meadow. The urban growth of the city in dicates its hydrophobic attitude and al thought the city is encircled by the river, it has kept a safe distance from the riparian
Theland.design of three interventions / infra structures along the riparian area of the city aims to gradually strengthen the in habitants’ relationship with the water by introducing new activities.
Three Riparian Interventions in Arachthos river Arta, Epirus, GR
0 400100 200 25.80 κολύμβησηςδεξαμενώνMasterplan πόλητηνμεσύνδεση0 20 40 80m 3 Riparian Interventions | Masterplan
3 Riparian Interventions | site plans, out of scale River HydroponicWetlandBathsParkGarden
River Baths Infrastructure of Leisure
Plan | Section
River Baths | Axonometric, Section
Wetland Park Landscape Infrastructure
Expoded Axonometric | Flooding diagrams ManagementWater Circulation InfrastructuteLandscapePrograms June - September October - January February - May
Hydroponic Garden Productive Landscape
Axonometric Drawing
Hydroponic Garden| Axonometric, Section
Hydroponic Lakes Productive Landscape
“Best Project Award” and “Peers Award” for the best project , Greek Architecture Awards 2022 SUMMER RETREAT IN VERGA 4four Professional project | Type: Residential | Status: Commission (Under Construction) | 2021
Vacation House inside a Ruin Verga settlement, Messinia, GR One canopy and one deck are installed to define two types of spaces. The bedroom and the open-air kitchen is accommodat ed in the former courtyard of the old house facing south to the village and taking ad vantage of the sea view. The pool and the lounging area are circumscribed by the ruins of the main house while maintaining the old overgrown walls. At the edge of the new structure, sliding panels are installed as a filter to provide sun protection during the afternoon. The main entrance to the structure has re mained the same as well as the old stoned path “kalderimi” that leads to it. The ruin remains intact and the new structure does not adhere to the decaying walls. It is only there to recover the original essence of the place and challenge the typology of the stone house.
The ruins enclose comfortable and view protected areas for lounging, swimming and showering, dining and food preparation ensuring all day outdoor living. An attempt is made to reconsider the degree of “priva cy” of each space for summer vacations. Therefore, an inversion of the existing ty pology of the yard is considered necessary in order to follow the current extrovert life style of a modern visitor.
The project is conceived as a summer re treat in a remote village and its design is built upon the dynamic contrast between the ruins of a 100 years old stone house versus a “light” structure of indoor and out door spaces. The project acts as a subtle threshold that provides not only the access to the decaying house but also an interest ing accommodation for the visitor.
Topographic plan, part of Verga settlement
1920 A stone house and its yard 1950 The kitchen extension 1986 The earthquake 2021 The inversion of typology Diagrams, The Change of typology
Plan, Summer Retreat in Verga, 2021aa bb
South and East View, Summer Retreat in Verga , 2021
Section a-a, Summer Retreat in Verga , 2021
Section b-b, Summer Retreat in Verga , 2021
Model (clay, plaster, mdf wood, acrylic paint)
Archiving and digitising : Foteini Kallikouni | Photography : Robert Zervos, Foteini Kallikouni Book editing and Art Direction : Foteini Kallikouni In collaboration with General State Archives (G.S.A) of Greece , 2021/2022 DISTILLING HERITAGE 5five
Archiving, Digitazation, Photography, Book editing, Art Direction
In 2021, I collaborated with the General State Archives (G.S.A) of Greece in Messin ia as a volunteer for archiving and digitising 425 historical documents for a local family distillery of six generations. I organised the archiving system and recorded and pho tographed the heirlooms of the historical distillery. The outcome of this process was the publication of the book “Distilling Heri tage” which contains historical documents, photos, texts and old recipes. I personally designed the book, photographed part of the archive and wrote the texts about the importance of preserving the family legacy. The way that every object and document is presented in the book, tell a story about the family process of distillation and reveal memories of old Messinia,times. Greece
THE ARCHIVE 425 Documents | 58 Medalls | 40 Awards | | 27 Heirlooms | 15 Books
Distillery’s letter paper, late 19th century
Recipe book, 1900
PHOTOGRAPHYHeirloomsGendre:Stilllifephotography
Old copper distillery, 1940
Steelyard (weighing device) that was constructed in the early 20th century.
Book editing, Distilling Heritage , 2021/2022 BOOK EDITING | ART DIRECTION
Ceramic Studio , ceramic professor: Ilias Christopoulos CERAMICS six 6
Plate N. 3, March 2022
Raku firing process of ceramics, March 2022
Vase No.5, May 2022
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