Ιn cooperation with Hotelia - Philoxenia the following
ECOWEEK workshops will focus on Sustainable Design on Touristic and Hospitality Settlements.
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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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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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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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)
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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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)
