Competition Of “Aprototype Houses For Reinstatement Of Fire Stricken Areas”
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Following the great fires of August 2007 and the destruction of many houses, and in some cases entire villages, the Hellenic Republic along with the association of Hellenic companies and architectural practices organized a competition for prototype single housing projects.
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Following the great fires of August 2007 and the destruction of many houses, and in some cases entire villages, the Hellenic Republic along with the association of Hellenic companies and architectural practices organized a competition for prototype single housing projects.
The whole plot is organized and suspended around two stone walls, forming a cross and covers an area of about 65 sq.m. The cross, built by the remains of the burnt houses (stone, wood and marble) symbolizes the hope for a better future and stands as a reminder of the great disaster that struck the area. Positioned at the North, the main entrance of the structure is protected by a wind barrier, while all the walls at the north facade have double thickness and small openings for better insulation and less energy losses.
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on drawing board |
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S.E.G.M. |
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65m² |
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WESTERN PELOPONNESOS, GREECE |
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.
