Reg.Nr. GR1-1978

Dwellings, Koutsounari

Restoration of the old semi damaged houses and additional buildings to serve the new functions. Following as close as possible the traditional methods of construction, new pergolas. The aim was to bring back to life deserted parts of settlements. 20 partly old dwellings on ...
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Project details

Title:Dwellings, Koutsounari
Entr. year: 1978
Result:Diploma
Country: Greece
Town: Koutsounari, Ag. Ioannis, Ierapetra (Crete)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Seasonal settlement
Actual use:Tourist accomodations, shops and infrastructure
Architect / Proj.leader: Tassos Zervas, Voula Bozineki, Architects; Athens
The Jury's citation: "For the fine restoration of abandoned buildings and their conversion into a tourist resort"
GPS:35°0'42.8"N 25°44'26.7"E

Description:
Restoration of the old semi damaged houses and additional buildings to serve the new functions. Following as close as possible the traditional methods of construction, new pergolas. The aim was to bring back to life deserted parts of settlements. 20 partly old dwellings on mountainside in a small seasonal settlement were reorganized to tourist residences.