Reg.Nr. 93/GR/002

Mylos Cultural-Recreational Centre, Thessaloniki

Restoration of an abandoned industrial complex, founded in 1929 and located in the down-graded western part of Thessaloniki, and conversion into a cultural-recreational centre. All the building's structural and morphological features (masonry, timberwork, door- and window-frames, ...
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Project details

Title:Mylos Cultural-Recreational Centre, Thessaloniki
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Diploma
Country: Greece
Town: Thessaloniki
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Flour mill
Actual use:Recreational and cultural centre
Built: 20th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Adrianos Vanos - Frissas Miltos - Georgiou Aris - Adamogiannis Vangelis, Architects (Thessaloniki - GR)
The Jury's citation: "For the imaginative and sensitive adaptation of an abandoned industrial complex to form a pleasant and lively cultural and recreational centre. This painstaking restoration took place without any financial support from private institutions or public authorities"
GPS:40°38'32.2"N 22°55'7.0"E
Web, Links:

www.mylos.gr/

Description:
Restoration of an abandoned industrial complex, founded in 1929 and located in the down-graded western part of Thessaloniki, and conversion into a cultural-recreational centre. All the building's structural and morphological features (masonry, timberwork, door- and window-frames, roofing system) were restored and preserved. Functional needs and the current emergency and safety requirements have been incorporated in a discreet way. Existing amenities have been preserved. Structural interventions in the interior were kept to a minimum only to enable the various areas to function more rationally. Improvement to the outdoor area: Installation of an adequate drainage and fire-fighting system, new pavements and creating of a small square, preservation of existing trees, new outdoor furniture and installation of an open air cinema and concert place.