Oia, village renewal scheme
The traditional seefarer village of Oia was threatened by decay caused both by population decline, which left many building abandoned, and by the 1956 earthquake. The architectural peculiarity of Oia is that many of the old buildings are dug into the volcanic rock. In the past ...
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Project details
Title: | Oia, village renewal scheme |
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Entr. year: | 1979 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Greece |
Town: | Oia, Santorini |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | * At time of submission project still ongoing * Protection of the Agricultural Heritage in Rural Areas |
Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
Former use: | Village |
Actual use: | Historic village with a huge tourism industry, a well developed infrastructure and a resident population, cultural and tourist attraction |
Built: | 15th-16th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | P. Bozineki - N. Agriantonis, Architects |
The Jury's citation: | "For the superb rehabilitation of the old village of Oia to form a tourist area, while preserving its existing character" |
GPS: | 36°27'42.6"N 25°22'31.1"E |
Description:
The traditional seefarer village of Oia was threatened by decay caused both by population decline, which left many building abandoned, and by the 1956 earthquake. The architectural peculiarity of Oia is that many of the old buildings are dug into the volcanic rock. In the past the cave houses were used by sailors and fishermen, hence many of them are close to the sea. Thanks to a programme of National Tourist Organisation of Greece (NTOG) 60 typical houses were converted for tourism purposes. The work included restoration, rebuilding in local style and introduction of modern facilities turning small houses into guest houses. Local masons and traditional building materials were used.
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