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 |
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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.
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