A House For Argo Proposal 2 Competition Entry
The Argonautica is a global story, one of the most favorite myths of humanity. It is the myth of exploration and a journey to unknown places.
The construction of a museum, in where the replica of Argonautica’s ship will be stored and exhibited, could be considered as a “temple” dedicated to the human effort for evolution. Neither the ship can be separated from the myth nor the myth can be separated from the historical evidences.
And at the same time all these are connected to reality.
The Argonautica is a global story, one of the most favorite myths of humanity. It is the myth of exploration and a journey to unknown places.
The construction of a museum, in where the replica of Argonautica’s ship will be stored and exhibited, could be considered as a “temple” dedicated to the human effort for evolution. Neither the ship can be separated from the myth nor the myth can be separated from the historical evidences.
And at the same time all these are connected to reality.
The museum building is handled as the last port of the myth, the last port of “ARGO”, the return to the point of departure and the link between the myth and the city of Volos through the centuries. The architecture of the building is strict and introvert, asking the visitor to explore and discover it.
The principle of exploration makes the whole procedure of learning empirical and experiential. The visitor is initiated, prepared and educated through a predefined route. He finds common elements with the heroes, puts himself in adventures and discovers historical information that connects the myth to historical truths. He learns arts and techniques. He watches documentaries and he learns the art of shipbuilding from the beginning of naval adventures till today.
During the design of the museum, particular attention was given to bioclimatic applications for the shell and the structure of the building.
The use of double facades, the installation of light tubes, the reuse of rainwater, the use of led lights as the artificial source of lighting and the use of recyclable materials are measures chosen for low energy consumption and for the economic maintenance of the building.
The myth does not belong only to Volos, not only even to Greece. It is a worldwide affair and the building, with an appropriate management, could contribute to the local significant financial invigoration.
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on drawing board |
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municipality of volos |
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2480m² |
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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.
