Patras
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Project • By Alumil S.A • Private Houses
Olea House
The creation of a residence as a result of a synthesis of spaces that would be developed in a linear axis, with alternating patios and semi-outdoor areas. The epicenter of all these would be the olive oil tree, exactly in the middle of the building, as a balancing element.
Olea House seems to have been designed with the aim to fulfill the meaning of one word: harmony. Façade architectural office emphasized the importance of this element and this is evident in every aspect of the house.
The fundamental issue here was to blur the lines between internal and external environment. This is perfectly achieved with the patio, the semi-outdoor spaces and the impressive garden. Also, the concrete of the façade and th... More
Project • By buerger katsota architects • Residential Landscape
STUDENT STUDIOS PATRAS
Τhe project is an ambitious housing experiment in the centre of Patras. An existing building from the 1970’s -a former private clinic- is refurbished and converted into a prototypical urban complex offering 50 student studios and various communal spaces.
The scheme is a rational, systematic and integrated approach to housing in a conscious effort to achieve high densities nevertheless, not at the
expense of quality or comfort. The building fitted with environmentally responsible materials and bioclimatic technologies, responds to the tenants’ demands for flexibility, security and energy saving with minimum economic means.
The particularities of the programme required the total demolition of all interior wall partitions on al... More