Thessaloniki, Greece, 1996-2006

The synthetic design procedure explores the principles of centrality, monumentality, strict plan geometry, axis continuity, while refraining to a minimal intervention. The architectural discipline and the design austerity focus more on their long-lasting effect in the city, rather than on the implementation of ephemeral design styles. A trapezoid square is ultimately generated, perspectively opening towards the sea, materializing a system of multiple geometry originating whether from the monument itself, the waterfront pedestrian zone or the tangential East Cultural Axis.

Location: Urban seafront of Thessaloniki / Initial Architectural Design:
K. Tsigarida, A. Skouvaklis, N. Kalogirou / Collaborators: N. Balios,
C. Tangos, K. Papaioannou, V. Papageorgiou, S. Vyzoviti, M. Galanakis,
G. Thavoris, P. Mitsakaki, A. Boubona, A. Tantsis, M. Terzidou,
E. Tsitsibikou, C. Christodoulou, M. Chronaki / R. Donas, Civil Engineer /
I. Papapanagiotou, Mechanical Engineer / Special Cousultants:
T. Antoniades, architect, S. Vougias, Traffic Engineer, M. Kambouri, Art Historian, S. Tsitiridou, architect, G. Fatseas, Lighting Consultant /

Final architectural Design: Katerina Tsigarida Architects / Architects: K. Tsigarida, N. Balios / Technical Advisor: M.Tzortzidis, architect / Mechanical Engineer: G. Kampitsis / Planting Design: Yloriki /Design: 1996-2006 / Construction: 2005-2006 / Total area: 2,4 Ha / Photos: Y. Yerolymbos