Complex For Mixed Use Shopping And Leisure
The city size, its population and its proximity to other bigger cities directed the architects to construct a small-scale mall that will cover local needs. A commercial project of 4000 sq.m., which includes retail, restaurants, cafes, a bowling center and three cinemas. The objective was to design a busy complex which will collect many visitors, not only for shopping and leisure but also provide the need to experience the building and socialize with each other. After all, a visit to S-MALL should be a social event. Forms follow function as the volumes derive mainly from their uses. The complex faces the city and it is visible from the main square. The project entered the MIPIM Architectural Review future project awards 2006.
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on drawing board |
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ALEX. S.A. |
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4000m2 |
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CITY OF VERIA, 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.
