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W6 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE Ulf Meyer (Germany) graduated from Technical University (TU) of Berlin as Master of Architecture in 1996 . Among others , he was head of Communications with Shigeru Ban Architects in Tokyo/Japan (2001-2002) and head of Communications (Partner) at Ingenhoven Architects in Duesseldorf/Germany (2007-2012). He was co-curator of the Architecture Biennale in Hong Kong in 2012 and visiting professor at Tamkang University inTaipei (2013-2015). From 2016 , he is head of Communications in HENN, an international architectural office based in Βerlin (Senior Associate) .He was curator of many architectural exhibitions and gave a series of lectures extensively at Universities and Cultural Centers all over Europe, the USA and Canada and as well as in Japan, China, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan. He has published over 1.400 articles in newspapers and magazines in Germany and abroad and many books about architecture.
W6 theme : Fix : Α Reconnection with the City. This project will focus on the surrounding area of FIX (26th Oktober str.). Fix area is an abandoned industrial area that now host offices and night clubs. In this project we will try to redesign and upgrade the area from a non - place to place and we will try to find the correlations between the nature, the industries and the residence in order to reconnect with the city and to be an urban green corridor with multiple functions. View workshop W6 proposal (PDF)
W7 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE Urban Transcripts. (UK) Their team for Thessalonki is composed by 5 members of their global network of associates. more
Fabiano Micocci is a founding member of NEAR architecture , a network of architects working on small and large scale design as well as theoretical research based in Athens and Rome. He obtained his PhD degree from the University of Florence in 2010. He taught in Florence and Beirut and actually he is Senior Researcher at the Metropolitan College of Athens. He is an associate of Urban Transcripts since 2010. more
Felipe Lanuza is a trained architect from the University of Chile (2004) and obtained his Master in Architecture at the Catholic University of Chile (2008). He has worked as a practicing architect, researcher and educator. His academic interests are in the areas of architectural and urban design, history and theory. He is an Architectural Design PhD Candidate at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He is co-founder of ‘Devilat + Lanuza Architects’ and has been an active member of Urban Transcripts since 2012.
Sofia Xanthopoulou is practicing architectural and urban design as an independent architect in Thessaloniki, Greece. She graduated the school of Architecture of Volos (University of Thessaly) in 2006 and holds a postgraduate degree, MSc Urban Strategies (University of Applied Arts, 2009). She is a co founder of TKSX architecture and engineering office based in Thessaloniki. Sofia is also regularly involved in tutoring at academic courses and workshops. She has been collaborating with Urban Transcripts since 2010 and nowadays holds the position of the Head of Operations.
Panagiota Mouratidou graduated the School of Architecture (A.U.Th.) in 2007, holds a Master diploma in Landscape Architecture (A.U.Th., 2011) and is currently a PhD Candidate in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is currently working as independent architect in Thessaloniki, practicing architectural and landscape architectural design and developing research in the field of landscape architecture and sustainable design. Giota is an associate of Urban Transcripts since 2015.
Vasilis Charistos is an architect (Dipl.) and landscape architect (MLA) currently working on his PhD dissertation, on the subject of green infrastructure, in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has participated with distinctions as well as been member of organizing committees in architectural competitions and exhibitions. His main interest focuses on the ongoing dialogue between landscape and urbanism. Alongside researching, he is regularly involved into tutoring in academic courses or workshops. Vasilis is an associate of Urban Transcripts.
W7 theme : Reforming the urban edge :From “non place” to place. The unit will focus on transforming part of the Port of Thessaloniki (piers 2,3 and 4), a so-called 'non place' into an active urban landscape both flexible in time and scale. Starting from evaluating its surrounding dynamics, social context and culture we will develop an urban planning strategy operating as place making. Following the basic features of “place making” and urban sustainability we will use a bottom-up approach in order to produce an extensive urban study. We aim to propose a dynamic landscape, both flexible in time and scale, composed by multiple emerging clusters of interventions that allows different scenarios to be developed. View workshop W7 proposal (PDF)
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W1 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLEThe Nomen (Greece) architectural office studies and designs at different scales and various uses since 2012. They began their career in Thessaloniki but soon expanded their activities outside the country offering competitive European services . Around this thought moved Their design logic is based on the thought that ''architecture involved in our daily lives by serving needs, intensifying sensations and solving problems'' . Sophisticated software has been integrated in their work which enable realistic visual representations while introducing automated production. They believe that ''the need of design proposals environmentally friendly and resources is becoming increasingly urgent and should be part of architecture of each designer'' . more
W1 theme : Ephemera_ Although people tend to be concerned with the longevity of items they find ephemera very attractive. Ephemera is found both in the natural and the man-made. It usually leaves a nice memory or image in our mind. The study will focus on the development of a temporary habitats network which relates tangibly to the site, the micro climate and the inahabitants requirements. It will be possible to apply in different scenarios. Rhino is a required skill. View workshop W1 proposal (PDF)
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W4 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE Rena Sakellaridou studied architecture in Thessaloniki, (Dipl. Arch AUTh), in Vancouver(MArch UBC) and in London (PH.D Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning UCL). She is Professor of Architectural Design at the School of Architecture AUTh. She practices architecture, writes about architectural composition, studies creativity and teaches design. She has written “Mario Botta. Architectural Poetics”, (Thames and Hudson 2001, Rizzoli 2000 in Italian).
Morpho Papanikolaou holds a Dipl. Arch (1981, Università IUAV di Venezia, Italy) and did graduate research in IUAV (1989). She has been a Visiting Lecturer at IUAV and she was an
Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Architecture AUTh (until 2015). She has taught at the International Workshop of IUAV (2005, 2006), at the Winter Workshop of IUAV (2014) and at the Ecoweek Workshop in Thessaloniki (2015).
One of the most highly acclaimed architectural offices in Greece, SPARCH focuses on innovative architectural and urban design. With offices in Athens and Thessaloniki, SPARCH has an excellent record for complex buildings (corporate headquarters, offices, university buildings, hotels, hospitals) and houses. Among its many buildings and projects are some of the most celebrated ones in Greek contemporary architecture, such as the NBG New Headquarters, the NBG Insurance Headquarters, the Astir Palace Gate and Canopy, the Academy of Athens New Building and the Anangel Maritime Headquarters.
SPARCH has received international recognition and has been extensively published. It has been the curator for the Cyprus Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2006 and has received more than 20 prizes in architectural competitions, among which 13 first ones. It has been exhibited in 36 exhibitions, such as at the Venice Biennale, Milan Triennale, DAM Frankfurt, NAi Rotterdam, RIBA London, as well as in Paris, Montreal, Tokyo and Barcelona. SPARCH has been awarded 13 international and national design awards. Among them: High Commendation by the World Architecture Festival 2008, 2000 Award for Best Public Building, as well as two Special Mentions (2008 and 2013) by the Hellenic Institute of Architecture, Aris Konstantinidis Award (2005), two Iconic Buildings Awards for “Concept: Urban Planning” as well as for “Concept: Visionary Architecture” by the German Design Council (2013). It has also been twice nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award (European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture) in 2003 and 2009, and also for the Arcvision Prize (2016).
SPARCH is the only architectural office in Greece to receive three distinctions (the first ever Award for Best Public Building as well as two Special Mentions) by the Hellenic Institute of Architecture.
The workshop team includes also the architects: Varvara Karaoglou, Constantinos Moustakas
W4 theme : On the Edge: The workshop will focus on the investigation of an alternative scenario of Thessaloniki's waterfront. .The city of Thessaloniki is characterized by its relation with the sea. Although this is only visual, there is potential for a more substantial interaction. The aim of this workshop is to propose an alternative waterfront scenario, by investigating multiple correlations and encouraging the citizens to share and interact with an element that can enhance the quality of the built environment. View workshop W4 proposal (PDF)
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W3 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE Malvi (Greece) is an award-winning design and communication agency. The company has gone through a number of stages of evolution, starting off as an Architecture studio in Thessaloniki in the 80s, before taking its current form.After its latest expansion a year ago, Malvi now has a newly established London base, and new team members who specialise in branding, architecture and interior design, photography and marketing.Their areas of expertise span across a number of different fields: from branding and packaging, to service design, communication and marketing, to architecture and legal consulting. more
W3 theme : Reimagining the role of the information hub in the information age .We will design a physical information structure which can be moved at will, set up in places where events of touristic interest take place, and easily located by anyone through the accompanying mobile app. View workshop W3 proposal (PDF)
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W8 : Blind+ (Greece) is a creative studio established in Thessaloniki. Their skills in visual communication are acknowledged by a network of clients and collaborators in Greece and abroad. Their team consists of experienced developers, designers and passionate associates coming from different fields and backgrounds. Diversity and professionalism enables the blind team to adopt flexible, innovative approaches to their work. Consistency, imagination and experimentation constitute the core of their working style in branding, design, web development, social media and advertising concepts. The last 2 years we engaged with multidimensional projects that raised our awareness of Touristic needs and Architecture. Indicative for that is our contribution for the Zero Spaces project; a cooperation amongst the University of Athens (EKPA) and UIA (International Union of Architects). more
Dimitrios Nanos (Greece) holds a Masters Degree in Architecture from University of Portsmouth and a Bachelor’s Degree - BA(Hons) - from Plymouth University,. Has worked in small to medium scale housing projects for private clients while did his internship in Thessaloniki under the guidance of Nikiforidis and Cuomo Architects. In 2013 he started participating in international workshops and since 2015 is part of ECOWEEK’s organizing team; where he is coordinating and assisting ECOWEEK events.
W8 theme : Historic Traces, Dwelling Needs and Visual Communication; The oxymorus puzzle of Thessaloniki’s future.What would you think if they ask you to design a 5 star hotel in the area of Ladadika that would host travelers from Asia? or imagine if Rotonta will become a hostel that will accommodate refugees from another Universe or vice versa. Thessaloniki is a city with a continuous and uninterrupted history in the Balkan Peninsula and is always on transition. We want our participants to adapt in peculiar situations, based on storytelling procedure that we, as a group, will create. We want to find solutions which will address future touristic needs while embracing the historic traces of Thessaloniki by creating different types of dwelling into the Urban Fabric. This effort will be supported by different perspectives and will highlight the need for collaboration amongst different professions. The synergy amongst Architecture and Graphic Design will create a complete project; starting from a research background and design stage following visual communication and marketing principals. View workshop W8 proposal (PDF)
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W9 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE Kopa3ka (Greece) is one of the few practices that deals exclusively with landscape architecture in Greece particularly, outside Athens and Thessaloniki. Founded in 2013 by Panagiotis Paraschou, an Environmental Scientist (B.Sc., M.Sc., A.U.T.H.) with a M.A. in Landscape Architecture (University of Sheffield); Kopa3ka’s objective is to promote UK-standards and practices in Greek landscape design & construction sector. Through the “Landscape Initiative” program, kopa3ka provides pro-bono work and consultation on landscape and land Art to individuals and groups reaching out for help, dealing with local environmental issues. Panagiotis Paraschou was involved before graduating in workshops, summer schools, design competitions and projects in UK, China, Greece, Turkey (Sweet Street: Rediscover Contemporary Urban Space- Tongji University-, Regenerating Istanbul’s Waterfront -U.o.S Sheffield-, Green Point, Diadyma-Greece ). He is a licentiate member of the Royal Institute of Landscape Architecture (UK), and contributing member of the Panhellenic Association of Landscape Architects (PHALA -IFLA). His interests have gradually developed towards urban and rural external lighting while studying substantially neglected light pollution (U.o.S, U.K.) In 2013, he started the “AspiDeo” start-up (seed level), an R&D initiative to produce and promote sustainable softscaping products with recyclable materials for landscape works (parks, green roofs, ecosystem rehabilitation etc.) as an affordable alternative fashioned regionally. Currently, Panagiotis has been providing his insights and support with the on-going refugee camp landscape projects (Phala - Elaionas, Attikis and others).
W9 theme : ROSS: Readapting open spaces to serve Cities with a rundown, fragmented urban fabric with minor budget dedicated on landscape maintenance are destined to suffocate in the years to come. With public and private funds allocated away from “neighborhood” landscaping, open spaces without a “wow” factor can only survive with the exploitation of affordable and intuitive designs. This workshop will introduce old and new strategies (scarcely applied in Greek urban design proposals) for transformation of abandoned or single-use spaces into multifunctional informal spaces for potential users of diverse background. We welcome designers, artists, engineers, social scientists, craftsmen etc., in an experiment that explores the unlimited possibilities and challenges of designing by incorporating cross-disciplined logics and skills, unbiasedly. Theories of Jane Jacobs, Kevin Lynch, Ian McHarg, Constantinos Doxiadis are infused with those of contemporary urban fabric visionaries like Jahn Gehl, Cathee Dee, Ai Wei Wei and Piet Oudolf to produce sustainable and cost-effective design outputs. The team will analyze and design proposals open spaces that people of Thessaloniki encounter almost every day but happen to overlook possibilities of adaptation to serve the needs of many. The first project will involve the transformation of a rundown footbridge next to the Macedonia Palace Hotel, just behind the city’s waterfront. The second will introduce new functions of a small alley just on the verge between the old Town and the city Centre (Klisthenous Street). Adobe Suite, G.I.S, and CAD (Vectorworks preferably) users are welcome. View workshop W9 proposal (PDF)
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W10 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE PARKOTECHNIKI (Greece) has been operating in Greece since 1998, producing playground equipment for amusement parks, urban and sub-urban furniture and sports equipment. Develops projects and plans highlighting every special feature of each given urban landscape and natural environment. The team of the R&D and Production Department, characterized of creativity, imagination and professionalism, handles every project stage, from the initial development of an 'idea' to the final stage of the implementation and installation of the 'playground'. We believe that every project development is a process that requires cooperation and information exchange. A variety of alternative scenarios and thematic configurations is explored. Shapes, colors, thematic spatial configurations, natural materials combined with colored safety underlay are just some of our key 'tools'. The above process eventually leads to safe, pleasant and colorful playgrounds. Each project is unique to us. more
Elena Papantoniou, architect, holds a Masters Degree in Advanced Sustainable Design from the University of Edinburgh, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) and a Bachelor’s Degree from the School of Architecture (AUTh).
Marina Tsafari, landscape architect, (Greece) holds a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the Polytechnical University of Catalonia, Barcelona and a Bachelor’s Degree from the School of Architecture (AUTh).
Irini Parissi ,electrical engineer, MBA(Greece) holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki and a Bachelor’s Degree from the School of Electrical Engineering (AUTh).
Currently they work in the firm (Parcotechniki S.A-R&D department), where urban planning, structure and equipment design is being developed.
W10 theme : Observe - Design – Create a PLAYSCAPE : Designing a playscape means the creation of a unique experience for people of all ages and abilities, race and culture. The selection of the play equipment is as important as the design of the overall playground. Make spaces where children feel free, independent, active and comfortable. Our target is the ultimate play experience, both as a physical and as a social event, that special feeling when entering in a play space.The project will focus on the design of an urban landscape with an innovative playground design in the center of Thessaloniki, incorporating the spatial configurations of the site and the needs of the community. Plan the unique play experience, by monitoring the characteristics and the needs of the site. View workshop W10 proposal (PDF)
W5 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE Resilient Thessaloniki (Greece) is part of the global "100 Resilient Cities" program pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation. They are a diverse team with expertise in architecture, entrepreneurship, infrastructure and environment, based in the municipality of Thessaloniki. Their team is implementing a strategy development process to make the city of Thessaloniki more resilient against environmental, economic and social challenges. more
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STIPO Thessaloniki advises, develops, coaches and supplies training. Its operating area consists of combinations of spatial planning and strategy with economic development, culture, welfare, sport, recreation and tourism. STIPO is the initiator of The City at Eye Level: a way of creating great streets and places for people. It is a global network to share ideas and lessons and to act in practice.
Tópio: Creative Placemaking for Young Community Leaders Initiative is a catalyst for urban change on a neighbourhood level with a city-wide effect. We use creativity and placemaking methods and tools in order to engage local communities and city administrations into the city making movement and process.We develop projects empowering and training high-school students to become active citizens and the placemakers of their own neighbourhood.
W5 theme : “The opportunity of the sidewalk”. Does the sidewalk in its existing form accommodate the needs and activities of all its diverse users? The challenges and opportunities of this part of the cityscape will be discussed through an “eye level” perspective. During the workshop, participants will employ specific placemaking tools in order to develop proposals for enhancing the spatial quality while strengthening the sense of community. These outcomes will contribute to the broader Strategic Planning for the city of Thessaloniki. Selected area on the Vas. Olgas - Vas. Georgiou Boulevard. View workshop W5 proposal (PDF)
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W11 : Dastid Ferati was born in Kosovo in 1989. He is currently a PHD Candidate at University of Tokyo, researching city space studies methodologies. He received his bachelor degree in Architecture from University of Prishtina in 2013 and his Masters from University of Tokyo in 2016, in addition to that he also did a semester as visiting researcher. Dastid has several publications and has participated in many workshops and conferences in and outside of Japan. Before moving out of Kosovo, he was working as architect in several projects such as Master Plan of Prishtina 2012-2022. In 2015 he was hired from Japanese High Life Institute as one of the researchers in the project/publication: “Understanding the Mechanism: Tokyo’s Yeast.”
Astrit Rraci (Kosovo) was born in Kosovo in 1994. In July 2016, he graduated from Architecture Department, University of Prishtina, Kosovo. As student , he participated in many architectural conferences, Workshops and Assemblies. He has been representing his country twice in the European Architecture Students' Assembly. Astrit has been Co-Organizing ECOWEEK Prishtina 15-16 event and he won 3 prizes in architectural competitions – first prize on Genius Event in Athens and Thessaloniki, while he won the 2nd Prize in the competition organized by Sharrcem. He is currently working in an architecture office called MadenGroup.
Despoina Kouinoglou (Greece) is a candidate at Postgraduate Programm of Studies in Landscape Architecture, AUTh. She is a graduate of the Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with focus on Horticulture and Viticulture and main specialization in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture. Her thesis examined the streams and rivers in urban and suburban environment, technical flood control projects, while her applied research focused on sustainable design in the landscape of the regional canal in Thessaloniki. She was an intern at the Aristotle University Farm, and the Appiculture Cooperative of Lesvos. She participated in many conferences and workshops, including ECOWEEK in London, Thessaloniki, Prishtina, Crete and was an active member of the ECOWEEK GREENHOUSE in Thessaloniki in 2012. Since 2015 Despoina is the head organizer and coordinator of ECOWEEK in Thessaloniki and the coordinator of a series of ECOWEEK events including ECOWEEK 92Y Genius in Thessaloniki, ECOWEEK day of lectures at Infacoma while she supports the ECOWEEK organizations in different countries.
W11 theme : Public Making. Lively Cities : a contemporary concept of city planning, is linked with pedestrian activities in city space. One of the most significant activities are the staying activities, notably sitting. The number of people staying and length of their stay are sings of how good the city space has been designed respectively how welcoming it is. On the other hand, on any artificial settlements such as temporary housing or refugee camps, most of its issues are results of inappropriate planning. Hence the target of this workshop is to improve the quality of common space in Refugee Camps. Before designing, it is essential to identify the users’ behavior and needs, to measure and survey, letting the research and its results determine the solution, therefore this workshop will be research-based along with design which will consist of researching about the methodology of survey, terminology/local mechanism, criteria and data to be collected, locations and timing, field survey and measurements, including interviews and questioners and finally design, proposal and possible interventions on site. It is expected that this workshop’s outcome will contribute in several fields. The participants will have the opportunity to be further informed about different research methodologies and problem approaches. It is also expected that this workshop will manage to offer further solutions/proposals to authorities for further interventions in such camps, preventing this way certain number of issues in terms of behavior.
W11 is a GREENHOUSE Workshop: We intend to continue this workshop after ECOWEEK 2016 in Thessaloniki in order to develop the workshop proposal further. The workshop may open to more participants. Stay tuned! More about the ECOWEEK GREENHOUSE here
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W2 : FULLY BOOKED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE T.SQUAREARCHITECTS and Angeliki Chatzidimitriou (Greece) will be the leaders of this workshop. T.SQUAREARCHITECTS is an architectural practice based in Thessaloniki founded by Elena Siti, Fenia Douka and Christina Alexopoulou.
Elena Siti architect, graduate of Royal College of Art in London, holds an MA RCA in Architecture and Interiors and an MA museology AUTH.
Fenia Douka architect, graduate of AUTH and Christina Alexopoulou architect, graduate of AUTH. The practice is driven by a deep interest in creating new forms of behavior in space, resulting in new experiences. The practice has completed many projects in Greece and abroad concentrating on branding in architecture, interior design, housing and hotel design.
The workshop team includes also the architects: Ioli Plastira ,architect graduate of AUTH & Msc Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences TU Delft, and graduate student Panagiotis Tsiftsoglou, UTh, with experience in eco-projects and participations in international workshops.
Angeliki Chatzidimitriou, architect, environmental design consultant and post-doctoral researcher at AUTh, Arch. Dept., holds an MA (Env) from the Architectural Association, and a PhD from the Civil Eng. Dept. of AUTh. Her practice and research focuses on environmental architectural design, building energy performance, urban spaces microclimate and outdoor comfort. She has participated in private and public building projects and in urban redevelopment projects as a consultant, has taught courses and lectured in several academic institutions and has published research in scientific journals and international conferences. more
W2 theme : Bioclimatic upgrade student dormitory and conversion to short living and working spaces ( temporary living quarters and working ) for people. The project focuses on upgrading and remodeling bioclimatic use and operation of the building of student dormitory AUTH located in Nestoros Telloglou street in the area of the Aristotle University. The intervention in the existing building will involve the conversion of student dormitory combined residence and workplace. The restructuring will include layout of the interior of the building with integration of new uses and functions as public and individual work areas and temporary housing facilities that will include all the essential services and services of a 24-hour hotel. The project will incorporate outdoor spaces of the building in the public space, creating an urban garden on the ground floor and a green roof on the roof of the building.
The bioclimatic upgrade will be accessed based on the layout of the interior of the building, the proper orientation and correlation properties of different uses and residence and work functions, adjusting exposure and sunscreen provisions on the facades, passive systems for heating and cooling, provisions for natural ventilation, selecting suitable materials and improve the microclimate with plantings in facades, roofs and terraces. View workshop W2 proposal (PDF)
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