MultiFunctional Complex in Kalithea, Athens

Multi-Functional Complex in Kalithea, Athens

[this project was part of the module “Architectural Design-Building Programmes-Building ConstructionUrban Design� led by Prof. P. Kokkoris]

Democritus University of Thrace School of Engineering Department of Architecture

Multi-Functional Complex in Kalithea, Athens

Petros Lappas Loukas Protopapas Konstantinos Tsimpouris

XANTHI 2014

architectural programme and scenario This design project on a site not far from the centre of Athens was a challenge, not only because of the complexity of its architectural program, but also because of the difficulties it presented the team as we considered providing a viable scenario for its -hypothetical- realization.

allocation of built space

Our team acknowledges that, to face the challenges of the current economic situation in Greece, cooperative, flexible and innovative ideas are needed, such as those often encountered in the context of associations and collectives. Therefore, we tried to apply similar strategies by designing a building complex that comprises workrooms for creative and cultural activities, small, individual offices, and functional housing units of moderate size.

According to our scenario, this architectural program would attract the attention of both potential contractors and the local municipality, who could support and enable its construction, financially and otherwise.

The workrooms could function as a small community centre for the arts, where local theatre or music groups could rent space, and small, individual offices could be made affordable for young professionals or start-up companies. Last but not least, small housing units could remain partly owned by the municipality and could serve as student residences, accommodate elders, or help in the rehabilitation of homeless people. The rest of the housing units could be rented out as they are, or be merged to provide larger apartments, to then possibly be sold by the contractor.

housing units

offices gallery kiosk

cafĂŠ

film club

store painting rooms foyer

library music lab shop

amphitheatre

garage

work in progress

FLOOR PLANS // scale 1:200

AA SECTION // scale 1:200

BB SECTION // scale 1:200

1:200 ΤΟΜΗ Γ-Γ// // κλίμακα CC SECTION scale 1:100

EAST VIEW // scale 1:100

housing unit

perspective floor plan

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AA SECTION // scale 1:50

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isometric development of the curtain wall’s metal panels and structural grid

FLOOR PLAN // scale 1:50

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