A House For Argo Proposal 3 Competition Entry
The building that will house Argo, the famous Greek ancient ship, must be a landmark for the city of Volos.
The construction has to mark, highlight and showcase the cultural heritage of the locus. Apart from the undeniable value of the main exhibit, this museum should and must be an international destination, underlined by the design of its shell.
The building that will house Argo, the famous Greek ancient ship, must be a landmark for the city of Volos.
The construction has to mark, highlight and showcase the cultural heritage of the locus. Apart from the undeniable value of the main exhibit, this museum should and must be an international destination, underlined by the design of its shell.
In the city entrance, before the urban net gets dense and right next to the main drive shaft, another axe is constructed, the one of the local and national culture. The main design decision results from the interpretation and analysis of the myth, frittering the exhibition space to individual volumes that are hinged on a strong backbone. A strict linear axis signals the trip –starting point, guideline, destination – while the smaller volumes represent the stations, the old civilizations and ports of the Argonaut Expedition. This axle perforates, holds and unifies the individual exhibition spaces and it defines its role in the façade through the dynamics of its design.
This strong axis is sited in diagonal position, leaving free space in front of the street to invite the guests. The outdoor space, in physical and conceptual continuity of the contiguous park is dedicated to visitors and functions regardless the hours of the museum. The contiguous cycle lane integrates the museum into a wider network of greenery, recreational, cultural and historical interest, and makes the courtyard of the museum a vibrant core, appropriate for entertainment and play.
Argo museum is an introvert place, fully blocked and unaffected from the external environment. On the inside, a fully ‘controlled’ (predefined) overall experience is constructed, supported by the use of various technological media.
Visitors, with a large range of heterogeneity, will have the chance to be part of a spherical experience, which will involve both entertainment and education via interactive, contemporary and pleasant procedures.
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on drawing board |
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municipality of volos |
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2400m² |
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Volos |
This project refers to the design of a ground floor private residence with surrounding fencing, in the farm area of Epanomi (municipality of Thermaikos) which has a total area of 11557.50 sq.m. The ground floor house has been designed and developed based on the topographical details of the area . The building has visual engravings on the southwest, its entrance is located on the northeast and evolves around a outdoor living room. More specifically, the exterior seating area consists of a semi-outdoor area with a pergola, which includes the entrance to the house.
The main living spaces are located in the northwest part of the property. There is the kitchen with the dining room and the living room, as well as two bedrooms and a laundry space. To the southeast there are three guest bedrooms, one with a private bathroom and two with a shared one.
The external staircase located on the main patio leads to an outdoor seating area, which is designed on the roof, with a pergola. On the exterior space of the building one more pergola creates a shading system that serves the outdoor parking space. The outdoor space also hosts a hot tub, in connection to the master bedroom.
The central and connecting element of the composition is the atrium, from which there is access to the all the interior spaces. The design offers privacy where it is needed with large openings to the surrounding view.
