Centre for the Environment and the Cultural Heritage, Athens
The building in the old "Plaka" district of Athens dates from the early 19th century, but in its structure, major elements of the classic (5th century B.C.) and Byzantine periods were included. Aim of the project was the conservation of the layout of the house and its integration ...
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Project details
Title: | Centre for the Environment and the Cultural Heritage, Athens |
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Entr. year: | 1992 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Greece |
Town: | Athens |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
Former use: | Not specified |
Actual use: | Centre for the Environment and the Cultural Heritage |
Built: | 19th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Kizis - Karadimas - Tsitroulis - Grammatopoulos - Panousakis, Architects |
The Jury's citation: | "For the scholarly restoration of an important nineteenth century building, revealing its original classical and Byzantine structure, to create a Centre for Environment" |
Description:
The building in the old "Plaka" district of Athens dates from the early 19th century, but in its structure, major elements of the classic (5th century B.C.) and Byzantine periods were included. Aim of the project was the conservation of the layout of the house and its integration with the new uses. Particular care was given to structure, as this was seriously damaged, and to the preservation of the archaeological monuments discovered in the course of the work. Traces of Roman and Byzantine buildings (oil-press areas and jars) were also discovered.
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