#island
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Project • By Paul Lukez Architecture • Urban Green Spaces
Charles River Island
Proposal
This project envisions replacing the Massachusetts Avenue (Harvard) Bridge with a new structure spanning the Charles River Basin. At its center, a tear-shaped island provides vibrant public spaces, gardens, and pathways for recreation and gathering. The bridge’s sculptural form rises gently 15 feet above the current span, allowing greater clearance for rowing and boating below. Its twin ribbon-like lanes expand at mid-span, framing views of the island and city beyond. Together, the bridge and island establish a new civic gateway linking MIT to Boston’s Back Bay.
Context & Inspiration
Boston’s waterfront has long been shaped by transformative engineering and design. The existing 19th-century bridge, while fu... More
Project • By C-O Lab • Private Houses
Keli 36
This project involves the reconstruction of two traditional cottages-cells (cell from the word keli in Greek) built before 1955, which were unified to create a small residence while preserving their distinct character and historical essence. The architectural approach maintained the difference in levels, both in the roofs and the interior floors, emphasizing the original scale and identity of the two separate structures despite their internal connection.
Vangelis Paterakis
Vangelis Paterakis
The building was coated with earthy-toned plaster, reminiscent of soil, to ensure its seamless integration into the natural landscape. This approach aligns with the traditional aesthetic of traditional cells, which were either constructed fro... More
Sunscape getaway|Symmetry Suites Experience Space
The project involved the reconfiguration of the outdoor areas of an existing suite hotel complex. The aim was to repurpose existing areas and upgrade the overall space. Our goal was to provide an integrated user experience through the appropriate selection of uses.
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First, we defined the entrance to the complex, providing a welcoming prelude to the experience that follows.
The guests’ movement in the space was highlighted with the use of architectural elements and a variety of materials.
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Arched metal structures add different qualities to the space. The various areas are gradually revealed to the guest in an interesting way, suggesting the different uses.
The guests’ movement across the various areas... More
Project • By thetacon • Private Houses
Metope
Casa Metope is located in the south part of Corfu, in Chlomos. The plot provides breathtaking views of the Ionian sea and the Korission lake. The aim of the project wwas to create a residence that best fits the needs of its residents and best frames the panoramic views. The biggest challenges we had to face were the stip slope and the narrow limits.
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Taking this into consideration we split the the project in two volumes and created an optical game which expands the idea of its limits. On the top level we have placed the main house, a two level structure surrounded by private and public atriums and built pergolas that mimic the style of the house to blur the... More
Project • By thetacon • Private Houses
Casa Ruina
Casa Ruina is located in the west coast of Corfu surrounded by olive trees and a stunning view to the Ionian Sea. The presence of an abundance of olive trees both in the plot and its surroundings motivated us to design with main focus on preserving the existing vegetation and the character given to the plot.
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In order to preserve the big olive trees, it is proposed to break the building volumes. This results in the creation of the internal courtyards and atriums, forming areas of graded privacy. The main house area consists of interconnected volumes, when exterior walls are being used in order not only to guide but also to frame different aspects of the house or the surrounding area. The entran... More