Isik Tlabar - Undergraduate Final Year Portfolio

FABRIC STUDIO

RESEARCHMATERIAL TESTING

BRIEF DEVELOPMENTDESIGN DEVELOPMENT

FINAL PROPOSAL

ISIK TLABARRIKKE WINTHER

UNIT J: EVOLVING MORPHOLOGIESALEKSANDRINA RIZOVA & JON SCHOFIELD

PROJECT 1: LABORATORY

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Designing a performative, complex environment necessities thinking about a structure as a condition that generates and differentiates. - Ahim Menges

We were asked to design a dynamic and evolving space inspired by an experiment or phenomenon for one to five people. Material explorations

investigating elasticity, durability, opacity, shadow, smell and texture will be used for spatial propositions. The spaces might expand and contract,

move, float, open, close or evolve slowly. The approach would be addressing complexities of multi-functional adaptive spaces programmatically and

architecturally.

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FLEXIBLE ARCHITECTURE

Flexible architecture consists of buildings that are designed to respond easily to change throughout their lifetime. This form of design remains in use longer, fits its purpose better, accomodates users experience.

Mobility allows for quick change of space on a virtually instantenous basis, allowing for day-to-day reconfiguration.

Evolution describes a built-in capacity for long-term modification to the basic layout over a period of years.

Elasticity concerns the expansion or contraction of the habitable space.

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EXPANDING SPACES

Most modern camper trailers use a number of devices to increase space once they have arrived at their location, such as rising roofs and push-out rooms. The simplest system is a roll-up awning that can extend from the side of the trailer to make a covered that forms an external 'living' room.

On the left:Markies, Eduard Bohtlingk

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WEARABLE FABRICS

On the right:Architecture of Air: Structural SoftnessConnie Wang

Looking at how fabric is used to create clothes with repeated pattern and behaviours.

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WEARABLE SPACES

On the right:Toshihiko Suzuki, JapanMobile ICHIJYO/one

FOLDING FABRIC STUDIESSuzuki applies the traditional tea ceremony into a packable, moveable room. It is almost a space the occupier can wears. It is a simple paper lantern that folds out of an aluminium carry-case. The translucent curtain creates an intimate room for one person.

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TRANSFORMABLE SPACESMOVEABLE ROOF AND WALLS

Top:Mobile Chapel, Hugo Dworzak

Left:Starlight Theatre, Studio Gang Architects

Bottom:Hoberman Arch, Chuck Hoberman

Mobile chapel is a mobile structure that can be moved to another location at any given time. Through folding up its walls on three sides, the chapel's interior expands to the outside allowing it to engage a larger crowd.

Open air or closed atmospheres can be controlled by opening walls or lifting ceiling.

Transformable architecture enables the viewer to be stationary and building to change. Walls disappear and reappear. A roof spirals open. The inside becomes outside. An object expands and envelops one.

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MOVABLE STRUCTURES

Bottom:Crate House, Alex Wexier

Top:Shugakuin Rikyu Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Movable elements has the capacity to change a space's function and character. The space becomes physically different also realizes its potential in a way that more conventional architecture cannot. Moving ceilings, sliding walls creates a space for the user for adaptability and flexibility for change.

Crate House contains all the objects we are accustomed to having around us in a comfotable house that allows user to move the house with them. Seeing them in a one shippable object allows one to question the true character of the modern home.

On the left indicates the traditional Japanese ideal of formal simplicity coupled with flexibility in use o space and integration with the external environment

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Ikea is known for their delivery of simple furniture that anyone can put together with help from a simple handbook which has clear illustrative drawings showing the sequence and all the parts of the object with annotations.

In the diagram on the right there is a simple base structure containing small parts of steel tubes combined with steel, a flatpacked paper lamp shade. Below explains a concept of flatpacked structure unfolding into a small space.

A space can be easily created out of cardboxes by folding in specific ways.

Ikea creates simply illustrated manuals in order to create furnitures that can be put by anyone who follows the instructions.

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Cardboxes are simpl light structures that can be carried around.

One can fold cardboxes in desired way in order to create a space.

Carton houses can be used as a shelter for homeless people or animals which live on the streets.

Easily foldable carton houses do not take a lot of space on the street and is also practical in terms of making and carrying.

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FLATPACKED SYSTEMSIKEA MANUALS

Bottom:Carton House, Oskar Leo Kaufman

Top:Ikea paper lamp manual

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FABRIC TESTINGFLEXIBILITY AND STRETCHINGStretching fabric to see how it reacts and what kind of texture it is forming. Mapping out the pattern helps to see how it forms.

1. As the fabric is pulled in 4 corners, the lines in between the corners are contracting towards the middle horizontally.

2. When pulled from the middle, fabric stretches and the threads come closer to each other creating the density of the colour.

3. Pulling from diagonal two corners allows the thread to move towards the middle.

4.Four corners closer to each other than the first test, allows thread to contract towards the middle horizontally and vertically.

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The density of the shadow increases as the fabric is pulled.

The space between the threads is pulled closer together as the fabric is pulled which shuts more of the light out.

With this model we explored how light and shadow penetrates through the thermal fabric when weight is put onto it.

FABRIC TESTINGPULLING AND TENSION

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TESTING FLEXIBILITY IN FABRIC

Exploring how the woven fabric would work with a light structure and looking at different flexibility properties fabric has in different directions.

The structure took inspiration from the tent principle with a flatpacked simple frame structure and the fabric easily hand folded.

DIFFERENT WEAVING DIRECTION

Fabric and the structure combined gained strength when put together, pulled and bent.

On the left:Ikea tent manual

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TESTING TRESHOLDS INMOVEABLE STRUCTURE

On the left:AA Project

Openings in moveable structure allows the user to change the atmosphere by creating thresholds.

Fabric can be pulled away to create openings. When pulled all the way to the end, the space becomes enclosed

The wires are moveable and adjustable due to the need of changing the atmosphere.

A person can create whatever atmosphere they would like to have in the space by pulling and pushing away the fabric that controls the openings.

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TESTING ELASTIC FABRICELASTICITY AND FILTERING LIGHTWe stretched stretchy fabric in a cube holder in order to see how light comes through and the shadows formed.

On the left:Fabric testing, AADRL

Looking at different views of the same stretched fabric, exploring the thread and light relationship.

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TENSILE FABRIC STRUCTURESENSE OF PLACE

Moveable parts in the building allows user to adapt the space by

pulling out and using as storage room or a sitting area.

General View

STITCHED FABRIC SPANNING ONTO LIGHT FRAMEBubbles, Michael Fox

and Juintow LinBellevue Art Museum,

Steven Holl

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MAKING THE COMPONENTLasercut fabric were stitched together hold by wire to give structural element.

Lasercut fabrics are made and wire is placed in order to stitch together.

Lasercut fabrics are made and wire are stitched together creating a strong structure.

The fabric turns into an adaptive structure that has flexible qualities.

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Zip as a simple tool to join the components together

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TESTING COMPONENTPulling, twisting, stretching, pushing together the

component in order to test the way it reacts.

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STITCHING TYPES

STITCHING PATTERN

Fly stitch Satin stitch Star stitch Seed stitch Cretan stitchFrench stitchFishbone stitch

Open leaf stitch

Diagonal filling stitch

Cross-stitch Lazy daisy stitch Buttonhole stitch Couching stitch Split stitch Chain stitchOutline stitch

Long and short stitch

Looking at stitching types and patterns in order to analyse how a fashion designer works.

Stitching patterns are crucial when creating a piece of clothing.

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sewing machine scissorsmeasuring band sewing threadironfabric clothing patternpen mannequin

Drawing as a tool of designing is crucial for fashion designers.

Sewing is the second step in realising drawings in real life.

Ironing is the last stage before the fashion show. Fashion show is a celebration of the hard work and creation of the fashion designer.

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PROGRAMFASHION DESIGHER WORKING SPACE

FASHION DESIGNER TOOLS

Space for a fashion designer to create, imagine, think, stitch, iron, relax and create a fashion show.

A fashion designer has essential tools in order to create.

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LASERCUTTING IN FASHIONFABRIC AND WOODExamples show that fashion industry uses lasercutting as a tool for designing and crafting clothes and accesoires.

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Circulation diagram is showing how the movement through the building will happen.

1 2 3First attempt shows how fabric facade might orchestrate the space it covers.

Second itiretaion consists of straight fabric facades that has different height all around the building.

Third itiration is simiar to the second one in terms of fabric wrapping the building.

INITIAL IDEASITIRATIONS

Exploring different circumstances will allow to consider choosing the best result.

reOrder by Situ Studio

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Tested fabric samples intregated in walls working as structural bracing

Design and drawing space

Fabric and pattern storage

Fitting and exhibition area

Hanging fabric structure towards roof

This is a diagram exploring how a box shaped room can transform by pushing, bending and adding walls

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1. Hanging FabricThe roof area will have hanging fabric for its torage purpose and also to control the light.

2. StructureThe structure will consist of tested fabric samples which are flexible in order to create the desired space.

3. Fitting AreaFitting area will be integrated in the working area, the seperation will be possible with fabric.

4. Designing SpaceThe space will consist of moodboard, table and strorage places which serves the fashion designer to work in a flexible and accurate way.

5. Storage SpaceStorage space is crucial to store fabric and several materials.

PROGRAMME / ACTIVITIES

LEAD Inc. (Laboratory for Environments, Architecture and Design) created this Dar Luz performance piece for the GLOW 2008 International Forum of Light in Art and Architecture. Photo: LEAD Inc

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Let it snow, let it snow... - Tonerico:Inc

Mr Thompson Orgasmatron

UK London 2012 Olympic Park

Interior / Furnitures

Organisation of Spaces Qualities of Spaces

Inner fabric between the staircase and the main working space

Outer and inner fabric creating a pathway towards the middle of the studio

Furnitures are storage spaces and also a staircase leading up to the bed area.

Fabric layer that separates the staircase from the main area would give the same feeling that inne and outer fabric give.

Double fabric layer would give a sense of calmness and peacefulness.

Clothes and fabric will be hung from the ceiling to give the feeling being lifted.

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENTFABRIC LAYERSLayered fabric has a crucial role in the design in terms of the structure and defining the atmospheric qualit as well.

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STRUCTUREMATERIALITY PRINCIPLESWood braces will hold the fabric facade which works as a moveable storage spacing as well.

Inner facade of the main area is made out of components that are stitched

together and can be moveable.

Fabric wall can be pulled up and down in order to control the light the space

needs and also to reach the storage spaces.

Wood structure has an important role of holding the studio up and acting as a

supporting system to fabrics.

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Drawers that can be pulled out will be storage space as well as a step in the staircase.

A table that can be folded out to use as the desired length provides flexibility in the space.

Designing Space Fitting Area

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Sleeping / Relaxation Area

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Storage spaces will come out fromthe fabric walls.

To make use of the space more staircases will have storage spaces below the stairs as well that can fold down and up.

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CIRCULATIONThe studio will allow one to make one circular movement throughout the studio. After entering between two fabric layer the route will allow one to lead into the designing space leading up to the staircase and ending in the relaxation space.

Fitting Area

Walking up the stairs which can be sitting area as well

Walking up the stairs to the relaxation area, below there is the clothing storage area.Entrance

Sleeping / Relaxation Area

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BETWEEN TWO FABRIC LAYERS

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PULLING UP FABRIC

BETWEEN TWO FABRIC LAYERS

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MANUAL BOOK

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MAKING THE STUDIOSeries of illustrations to show how the space is put together is shown like a manual book.

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Seperating and ordering the lace pieces. Stitching the lace pieces together. Laying out the component pieces.

Stitching the component pieces together. Using the component piece by pulling the fabric together.

Laying out the structure pieces. Slotting the braces into the vertical structural elements.

Putting the internal area together.

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FABRIC MODELFabric model was made by lasercut fabric sheets being stitched together, hold by wood structural elements.

Atmospheric photos shows how the light affects the space.

1:10 SECTIONAL MODEL

FABRIC MODELORGANISATION OF SPACESFabric model as different areas such as sleeping / relaxation area, designing area, staircase and the entrance.

The pocket hanging from the ceiling into the sleeping / relaxation area provides storage space.

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Entrance On the Staircase

Going Downstairs

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INTERNAL VIEWSRenders give the idea of how it feels to be inside the space viewing from 4 different perspective points.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF METAXOURGIO

SITE ANALYSISBRIEF DEVELOPMENT

DESIGN DEVELOPMENTFINAL PROPOSAL

ISIK TLABAR

UNIT J: EVOLVING MORPHOLOGIESALEKSANDRINA RIZOVA & JON SCHOFIELD

PROJECT 2: ATHENS URBAN MORPHOLOGY

PROJECT 3: SYMBIOTIC LIVING

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Athens is located in Greece, next to Turkey and below Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria.

LOCATION

IoniaLimnos

Lesvos

Sea of Crete

Aegean Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Samos

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Crete

Thessaloniki

Kavala

Athens

Ionian Sea

EU Member StatesFrom 20,936 to 26,170

Inhabitants per km2

From 15,702 to 20,936

From 60 to 5,234Less than 60

From 10,468 to 15,702From 5,234 to 10,468

Greece

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Greece is surrounded by four seas, Ionian Sea, Sea of Crete, Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea. It consists of

cities on land and many islands.

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ATHENSAerial photos of Athens enable one to expe-rience the city from above. The view from the Parthenon gives similar experience.

Athens is mainly a flat land consisting of very dispersed city grid.

Topography

City

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Due to its geography, the city of Athens became one of the main entrances of migrants heading Europe.

Since 1990, the number of immigrants in Greece has risen dramatically. The start of use of euro attracted people for labour into the country as well. It is also an im-portant gateway to Northern Europe for human traffickers due to its geographical situation.

Foreigners in Greece

Immigration Boom

Albanians - %51

Population Evolution

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DEMOGRAPHICSLooking at the demographics in order to understand the current situation and needs of Athens.

Amount of Green Area in Athens vs. other Euro-pean Capitals

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End of socialist regimes in EasternEurope and Balcanic Peninsula

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Athens started to grow around a square androads leading up to it


As an addition to the Zone One the citystarted to grow out

As an addition to the Zone One the citystarted to grow out

The city continues to grow in different directions Zone Onebeing the center


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HISTORICAL MAPSLooking at the historical maps will allow one to see the change the city went through and the reasons behing them.

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ATHENS URBAN AREAAthens belongs to Central Athens area. Around it, there are various cities spreading towards the suburbs.

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National Garden of Athens

Zappeion Garden

Childrens Garden

Eleftherias Park

Pedion Areos GardenParks

GREEN SPACES

Frequently Congested Streets

CONGESTION

Athens belongs to Central Athens area. Around it, there are various cities spreading towards the suburbs.

Athens is a busy city. The roads that are frequently used has been mapped out.

CongestionGreen Spaces

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Kolonos

Akadimia Platonos

Votanikos

Prof Daniil

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Metaxourgio

Gazi

Omonia

General view of the area General view of the area General view of the area General view of the area General view of the area General view of the area

MakrigianiGargaretta

Exarchia

Neapoli

Pefkakia

Kolonaki

MaraslioSyntagma

Psirri

MonastirakiAeridesAno PetralonaKato Petralona

FilopappouAncient CityKeramikos

Votanikos Keramikos, Metaxourgio, Gazi, Rouf, Kolonos Petralona, Thissio Psirri, Monastiraki, Plaka, Makrigiani, Gargaretta Omonia, Gerani Exarchia, Kolonaki

6.000 - 5.000 Votanikos has a population of people being a hole in Athens dense urban fabric, it is the forgotten part of Athens. It is degraded and unstructured due to lack of cohesion and infrastructure. On the other hand former rural history and the neglected aspect.generate high-quality spaces

These neighbourhood present a calm atmosphere and very close to city centre. Metaxourgio includes neo-classical buildings and polykatoikia type of apartments. The immigrants presence and influence is felt strongly. Gazi is going through a gentrification process, becoming the gay.village of Athens

A metro line divides Petralona in two: Low and High Petralona. Low Petralona has narrow streets shaded by the heights of the buildings. High Petralona benefits being on a hill. Buildings are two or three stories high and small for a city the size of Athens. There is good quality of life in.this neighbourhood

This neighbourhood is the central and oldest part of Athens. The areas history has left its footprint in the urban fabric. It is defined by the topography of the Acropolis rock and Filopappou Hill. Monastiraki is a flea market neighbourhood with lots of restaurants. Psirri is known for bars, live music tavernas and small.number of hotels

Omonia Square has evolved constantly since Now it is vast, empty and unhabited. .1890 Gerani is characterized by a high density of immigrants and drug dealers. Congestion in.the neighbourhood is omni-present

Exarchia is famous as a home for Greek anarchists and is defined by the presence of several universities there. Kolonaki has exclusive apartments and known for its luxurious shops. Evangelismos has museums and embassies. This neighbourhood is socially.well-defined and stable

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Hotel Evripides

Monastiraki Square

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A specific route was taken from the Hotel Evripides to Monastiraki Square ending in the train station in order to show some views throughout the route.

Site Location

Site Selection

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Gazi Square

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ROUTE 2A route was taken from Metaxourgio Square to Gazi Square ending in theunderground station in order to show some views throughout the route.

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METAXOURGEIOMetaxourgeio is a district of Athens popular for its new trendy buildings, artists, art venues, brothel streets, a new rejuvenating area of Athens.

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Immigrants Museums, Galleries and Theatres

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Theatres Acting CentreCircus Skills StudioDance Studio

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Public & Private Spaces

Building Uses

Empty / Disused Spaces and Buildings

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LEONIDOU STREETMetaxourgeio is a district of Athens popular for its new trendy buildings, artists, art venues, brothel streets, a new rejuvenating area of Athens.

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METAXOURGIO PANORAMIC PHOTOSIn order to give an overview of the area of Metaxourgio panoramic photos are shown.

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HISTORY OF METAXOURGEIO

CASE STUDY OF METAXOURGEIO1.

- Reinforce the areas identity as a network of a village.- Setting building height at 6 stories max.- Encourage a diversity of mixed-use activity on the ground floor of the buildings.- Increase the density of green space by attending to vacant plots.- Encourage integration of immigrants.- Encourage economic growth by creating oppor-tunities for small enterprises.

The meteorite unit is a fragment of a Vernacular Athenian house. It takes shape as a metal construc-tion. It is organised by a metal canvas which is filled in with grid-like surfaces.. These are suspended on a metal frame which is made out of motifs serving as a visual filter.

Inauguration of the Metaxourgio

underground station

Construction of the Municipal Art Gallery of Athens and a film

museum

The factory brought craftsmen, small businesses and working class into the area. Today buildings of the factory are turned into Athens Municipal Art Gallery.

After the closure of the factory, the area was settled with workers (immi-grants), small workshops opened and since then the area has productive activities and residential use.

Silk factory operating Small workshops openingMetaxourgio, a large rural area on the outskirts of Athens

Renewal of adjacent squares, Avdi and Dour-

outi

The interventions revitalised the lost atmosphere of the old square so people can come to enjoy the festivals and other gatherings which take place in the open greenery of the squares.

This increased the number of bars and cafes at the area. Many theatres and art galleries started to open, the area attracted many people from Athens. Wealthier residents moved into the area and contributed to the rise of values in the residential market.

The area of Metaxourgeio, a residential area with a large number of immigrants. There are many derelict buildings and empty spaces. Developers are building new trendy housing and there are art galleries and theatres

Looking at case studies and projecs in Metaxourgio will allow one o see how the area can be improved.

On the left:Latsis FoundationMetaxourgio Area Case Study

On the left: Oliaros Best Project for Years 2008 - 2010 WinnerAntonas Office: Meteorite Unit

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Avdi SquareGazi Square Site

THE SITEThe site is two empty opposite spaces in the residential area of Metaxourgio.

Sites surrounding is

Overview of the Site

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Disused building next to the site might be used as a part of the design later on. It used to be an old garage.

Building on the other side has locals living in, their kids play on the street. They dont like strangers in their area.

Leonidou street has lots of empty plots. To make use of

those plots, two opposing plots are chosen as site

Graffitis on wall

There are many left ob-jects on the site such as wardrobes, toys, clothes.

A carriage to carry wood is left there permanently.

A sign saying the site is closed for a school construction

Neighbour buildings has textures and facade that is falling apart.

Chairs and tables are left on the site.

Locals hang their clothes on the chicken wire of the site to dry them.

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THE SITE

Objects on the Site

Site Plan

Leonidou Street

The site is two empty opposite spaces in the residential area of Metaxourgio. They are currently unoccupied. It includes scattered objects and various items. Around the site, gypsies are easily recognizable.

The site is like an open living room where people leave stuff, then come and collect them later on like the carriage that is always there. People hang their clothes to dry as well.

Organisation of School BuildingsPlace for Construc-tion of Schools

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SITE MODEL1:200 site model informs the surroundings of the site.

1. LayersPolykatoikia type of buildings create lots of shadow and different levels on the site. The concept of layers are domi-nant and this can be further explored and enhanced.

2. ConnectionThe walls between empty plots dont allow spaces to connect at the site. Connection will be made further in the design.

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One of the existing buildings on site has its shadow com-ing to the chosen empty plot. This means this wont be the area the art studios will be.

SITE & EFFECT OF THE SUN

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Access Routes Wind Disused Spaces

THE SITEThe site is two empty opposite spaces in the residential area of Metaxourgio. They are currently unoccupied. It includes scattered objects and various items. Around the site, gypsies are easily recognizable.

Site has many acces routes such as pedestrian access or road access.

Prevailing winds on the site are from West to East

Surroundings o the site are dense in terms of empty and disused spaces.

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Graffitis are outstanding qualities of the site, changing over period, addind layers on top of layers to the physicality of Metaxourgio.

Commercial shops on the ground floor

Polykatoikia typology building, typi-cal Greek building typology

Disused old garage Residential old house next to the site

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Site elevations reveal the nature of the site, especially how the surroundings of the site is used and how it looks like.

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TEXTURE & COLOURS ON SITE

Paint that is peeling off is common in Metaxour-gio as well as small balconies.

Paint that is pastel brown tones are predominant in the area, revealing the Mediterranean houses colour and texture.

Graffiti is all over Metaxourgio adding layers to the area.

Textures and colours of Metaxourgio reveals a lot about its atmosphere, its physical qualities.

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METAXOURGEIO RESIDENTSResidents of the area give wider information about Metaxourgio and the atmosphere of it.

Metaxourgeio used to be aristocratic area, like Kolonaki. Now we have a lot of foreigners.

There were many who told me 'you are crazy going to live in Metaxourgio all by yourself'. They considered it absolutely insane. You feel that there are people who know your whereabouts and they watch you, in a good sense.

Her house

If you start defending yourself with rage and fury, expressing your anger uncontrollably arguing with everone, you feed them with what they want to hear. But if on the contrary you respond kindly and simply, like 'nice day', 'how are you' etc they will immediately behave themselves without any further involvement on your part.

The only thing that happens in our neighbourhood is stealing a bag and breaking into a house, just that.

You face racism, you may face many weird things. People think in a peculiar and strange way.

I'm trying to quit drugs and I'm on methadone for one and a half year. Before the guest house, I used to live out in the streets.

New artist residents are easy to spot from the new artwork appearing in the area.

The area has a multi-cultural fabric allowing the area to be multi-layered.

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EVENTS IN METAXOURGEIO

Fire Catcher

Chinese men on work

Kids playing on the Street

Arab Cafe

Traditional Ceremony

Man being Arrested

Drunk Man

Graffitis

Kids dancing on the streets

People have complex lives. Through their action they reflect their ideas and beliefs into their surroundings. The communication between the personal and the social, be-tween the individual and the collective is important.

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PROGRAMS IN METAXOURGEIO

Circus Workshop

Dance Studio

Galleries

Restaurant

Empty Houses for rent and sale

Carnaval on the Streets

Metaxourgio is an artistic area which stands out with its quality of having programs based around producing.

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POLYKATOIKIATypical residential building typology Polykatoikiahas been analysed in order to see how the building functions.

poly - multikatoikia - dwelling

1950 1960 1970 1980

In Athens vertical limit of 45 degrees determines the height of the buildings.

A typical example of polykatoikia typology is taken from the site in or-

der to analyse each layer of it. Ground floor is usually

used for commercial shops, top floor is used as studios

by artists who live in the area and in between levels

are residential.

Above precedent is a modernised version of this typology.

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99.9% of buildings in Athens are con-crete due to earthquake problems.

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Commercial- Shops- Cafes

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Artist Studios

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The polykatoikia was origi-nally conceived in the 1930s as a multi-storey apartment

building for the Athenian bourgeoisie.

High income- Bourgeoisie

Low income- Immigrants

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ROMANTSO MIX USED BUILDING

Bar

Gallery

Office Flats

Presentation Space

Romantso is a great example of a mix used layered building forming from a bar, presentation space, gallery, office flats and a roofoop. This allows the building to be multi layered and inhabit multi programs at the same time.

Omonia

As you enter, on the lef side there is a bar and seating area for socialisin. On the right hand side there is a big screen where presentations can be given.

First floor is an exhibition space icluding various artists pieces. It is one big space allowing one to see all the exhibition pieces all together.

The other floors are used as office flats. People can rent these flats for as long as they want. It is solely for office use, not residential.

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ARTIST STUDIOS

Art Pieces in the Studio

Interior of the Studio

Inside the Studio

Many artists chose to live in Metaxourgio area for its cultural and artistic vibe. They usually live on the top floor of polykatoikia type of apartmens and use the rooftops as well.

View from the balcony

Brushes Sofa Table Pesonal BelongingsCanvasSculpure material

Kitchen

Main working / living area

Balcony

BedroomKaterina Kana

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Eleni Bagaki

Joulia Strauss

Sofia Stevi

ARTIST STUDIOSArtists live and work in the same space, they also display their work as exhibitions. Therefore, the space has to be spacious and big enough to accomodate all these needs.

Some artists use their living spaces as exhibiton places as well to avoid extra outcomes and practicality reasons.

If the studio is on the top floor, the artists ma use the rooftop as a exhibition place or to make art outdoors.

Artists prefer to live in old places because it is cheap, more local and there are many interesting incidents happening around.

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ENCYCLOPEDIAA visual representation of the information gathered about Metaxourgio is being made. These information include maps, history, residents, events, layers and artist studios of Metaxourgio.

Encyclopedia is made as a commer-cial sign relating to the sites quality of

having commercial shops on the ground floor of the streets.

It gives a feeling of being a canvas and painted with different colours on it

showing the artistic quality of the area of Metaxourgio.

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ARTWORK'S JOURNEYThe artist brings his artwork to display in the gallery. There is no guarantee that it will sell. The gallery owner sells it to the art collector. The art collector might contact the artist and ask for more work.

Artist

Artist pays the gallery owner to put his pieces in the gallery

The art collector can contact the artist if he wants to buy more work of his.

Gallery is being visited by the art collectors.

The artists creates the artwork. Gallery owner takes the artwork and displays it in the gallery for the audience.

The art collector buys the artwork and displays it at home.

Gallery OwnerArt Collector

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PROGRAMThe idea is to make the artist workshops open to audi-ence. It is an invitation to expose artists private spaces to the audience. Communal hub will allow anyone to have chat and get to know each other better. This makes the atmosphere more comfortable.

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1.Kids playing on the street will be abe to spend their time learning how to draw, make, doing art.

Artist studios will allow artists to produce work.

A social gathering space is a good opportunity for new friendships and frank conversations about the art and other things. There can be pop out events.

On the left:Art Project 343, Athens

On the right:Cedric Green Exhibition

Rather than a classic exhibition space, it will be in the studio where the adults and the kids create the work. The audience will be able to engage with the creative process rather than seeing the end dish. This will allow the artist facilities in selling the artwork as well.

Artist Studios & Accomodations

Exhibition

Communal Hub

Educational Art Facilities

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SCHOOL TYPOLOGIESTo understan how educational facilities are arranged, an analysis of various types of school is made in order to pick the best option for Metaxourgio.

ClassroomsShared FacilitiesAdministrationCirculation

School Programme Spaces

On the right:Farming Kindergarden

Vo Trong Nghia Architects

On the right:Tiantai No.2 Primary School

LYCS

Farming Kindergarden is a prototype for sustainable school design. On the roof,

children can learn how to grow their food. This is a solution to urbanisation that causes deprivation of green lands.

By this way, children will strenghten their relationship with nature.

The limited land cannot provide enough space for students to

exercise in, so the running track was put on the roof as a solu-tion. Students on the track are protected by surveillance cam-

eras that operate at all times.

Classrooms with skylights were associated with faster pace of learning.

Deep Plan

- roof opening for daylight and ventilation- main advantage its compactness- efficient use of space, spaces may be layered or zoned.- plan often is a concentric form focused towards a central spacesuch as a main hall or a library.

Bishopstoke Primary School

St Marys Secondary School, Wallasey

- alternative solution to deep plan- providing a central opening to help resolve the problems of light and ventilation that area common problem in a deep plan space.

- window/wall, intermediate spaces- characterised by the juxtaposition of a row of spaces along an access path.

Courtyard

ATAM Centre, Seville Olberstrasse Kindergarden, Berlin

Open Glazed

Linear Form

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VISION OF THE BUILDINGLight will play an important role in the building as it is cru-cial for artist studios and educational learning facilities. It improves the learning rate and artists need light to create art. Weaving principle can be adapted as a

On the left: Boiler SuitThomas Heatherwick

Weaved mesh facade can be adapted as a seperater of spaces or a controller of light.

Weaves can be environmentally sustainable, it can block or allow sun so the building is

always breathing.

The idea of pocket space that comes out from the Fabric Stu-dio Project can be reconsidered as a space in second project for

educational art facilities.

Light improves the pace of learning, it is crucial to have in educational facilities and in artist studios, so it will play an impor-tant role in the building.

On the left:Light School

Pocket Space

Use of Light

Weaved Facades

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1. LayersThe site has many layers such as layers of programs, peo-ple, changes, graffitis happening on the site. The idea is to communicate this concept through design.

2. ConnectionThe reason of selection of two opposite empty plots as site was to emphasize the connectivity aspect of the design. It is about bringing artists and kids together as well as the public.

Creating green space/courtyards where people gather and share

Making use of the empty plots

Bringing people to the area

SITE STRATEGY & CONCEPT

3. PlayfulnessIt will be a design were the main focus is on kids. The play-ful nature of the design will attract people and celebrate the children joyfulness.

On the left:Kids playing on the street

On the right;Exhibition space

On the left:Exhibition Space

On the right;Artists working space

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Looking at the organisation of spaces in a the orphanage, for the future playground, courtyards, classrooms, unit relations.

ALDO VAN EYCK -AMSTERDAM ORPHANAGE

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Locating two opposite empty plots Adding one storey height Adding another storey height

Site massing enables to see how to locate different pro-grams in relation with each other.

Artist Studio

Educational Art Facility

Communal Hub

Exhibition Space

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SITE MASSING

Testing the massing model on site

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Concept models are showing the main building principles of the building, circulation, pathways, connections and organisations of spaces.

INITIAL CONCEPT MODELS

Testing the massing model on siteHaving a main area such as an atrium and connecting sub spaces have been considered

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Testing the massing model on site

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Artist studiosClassrooms

Accommodation

Walkways

Main body of the building having, Atriums

CourtyardsCommunal hub

Exhibition space

Having a main circular flow and spaces connected to the courtyards and communal hub as a gathering space will allow everyone to see everyone. The spaces will be con-nected.

ORGANISATION OF SPACES

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Walkways


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Concept models show the relation between the artists working and living spaces

Accommodations for artists

Artist studios

Circular staircase addijng playfulness to the design

ARTIST STUDIOS & ACCOMMODATIONEXPLORATION

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Artist studio on the ground floorAccommodation for artists on the first floorSpiral staircase to access

Art classrooms suspended.

Connecting artists accommo-dations, studios, art classrooms

to the other side of the site with a bridge.

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INITIAL ITERATIONSHaving explored initial ideas through concept models, initial iterations have been made.

LAYERSHaving interconnected layers to enhance connectivity of the space.

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Exhibition space and communal hub are situ-ated across the road.

Bridge is connecting layers of programs to each other.

Natural daylight is taken through the building

through roof windows and open areas.

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LAYERS OF SPACES AND PROGRAMSThe progress shows how spaces are connected and over-lapping each other.

Concrete and glass facade is introduced

and changed after.

Suspended art studios create another layer.

Spiral staircase that twists down to one of the class-rooms adds playfullness..

Art classrooms are wrapped around curvy

concrete seperation walls and fabric seperations.

Fabric membrane serves as a seperation

unit.

A shading canopy is useful to prevent direct sunlight.

Below:Christian KerezHolcims Competence Centre

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Suspended art studios create another layer.

Spiral staircase that twists down to one of the class-rooms adds playfulness

Art classrooms are wrapped around curvy concrete seperation walls and fabric seper-

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENTHaving different connecting layers are important and will be further investigated in the design.

Above:AedasLiverpool University Building

Above:Saucier + PerrotteQuebec College Science faculty building

PROCESS DRAWINGS

1:100 Ground Floor Plan 1:100 First Floor Plan

1:100 Section

On the left:Rhythmdesign and Case-Real Hakemiya Nursery School

Below:Vo Trong NghiaFarming Kindergarden

Playgrounds for kids and courtyards as a place of gathering, sharing and enhancing the playfullness of an individual is crucial.

Examples of kindergardens and nursery schools hav-ing the notion of nature, colour are analysed.

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DESIGN ITERATIONSArtist studios can be wrapped around openings, almost creating courtyards and intimate spaces at the same time.

On the left:CRAB StudioBond University Architecture Faculty

concrete structure

concrete connecting spaces to each other

bridges connecting and over-looking to spaces

1. This iteration has swirling ceiling in altering levels allowing building to be more sponta-neous and playful.

2. This iteration has consists of studios wrapping around the courtard.

Diagram shows how each space can be connected to each other by a wrapping walkway allowing one to choose whiechever path they want to take.

For kids an adults to feel safe, the spaces are planned to be connected.

CONNECTING SPACES

Above:Smout Allen

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Art classrooms for kids having a glass facade and a gateway in form of

window for kids to get outside.

Metal walkway going up to the communal hub situated on top of

exhibition space and linking to the other side of the road between artist

studios and accommodations.

Artist accommodation and studios on the first floor. The roof is closed with

fabric creating opportunity to alter the sunlight being allowed in.

Communal hubs and seating area on the first floor

Exhibition space having a walkway for kids so they are at the same level with adults.

Overlooking to the exhibition space

Overlooking to the studios from the roof garden

Glass facade of the classroom will increase communication with the surroundings

Exhibtion space alongside the artist accommodations and studios

Artist studios and accommodations linked to the staircase going to the communal hub.

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Renders and the exploded axo show what the design consists of.

FINAL DESIGN ELEMENTS

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Exploded axo shows different spaces relaing to each other.

Bar/Cafe

Communal Hub

Artist Studio & Accommodation

Artist Studio & Accommodation

Surrounding Buildings

Lift

Walkways & Staircase

Classrooms

Playground

Toilets

Artist Accommodation & Studio

FINAL DESIGN ELEMENTS

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External and internal views give iformation about the building.

VIEWS

Ground floor plan 1:500 First floor plan 1:500 Roof plan 1:500

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Tree as a Design ElementTree has a crucial role in representing our connection with nature, grounding but also playful element for kids to play around with.

Dont control them, dont protect them too much. They nee to tumble sometime, they need to get some injury. I think architecture is capable of changing this world, life of people. This is one of the attemp to change the life of children. - Takaharu Tezuka

Tree is a playful element for kids to climb around, sit on, play with.

Slide serving as a level changer and fun element is useful.

Right:Ring Around TreeTezuka Architects

Above:Ring Around TreeTezuka Architects

Above:Hibino SekkeiDS Nursery

Above:Hibino SekkeiDS Nursery

Above:Nursery school in BerriozarJavier Larraz

Above:John Lin and Olivier OttevaereCommunity library


The space is used to make the mostfor the nature of kids, being playful. Walls being blackboards suitable for drawing on top .

PLAYFUL NATURE

1. Usage of Colours 3. Using Walls to Draw on2. Passagelike Windows 4. Climbing Around Tree 5. Sliding between different levels

Large windows scaled for kids to fit and have access to the playground are good examples of creating playful spaces..

Colours are essential for playfullness and bringing joy to our lives.

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Cleaning Facility is a good example of how fuid movement, continuous movement effortlessly happen.

Access Points

Circulation Circulation

Lift & Staircase

Lift & StaircaseGround Floor Circulation First Floor Circulation

CIRCULATION

Above:Cleaning Facility Copenhagen

Art & Photos

Isik Tlabar - Undergraduate Final Year Portfolio