A PLATFORM FOR CULTURE IN VOLOS
The "Platform for Culture in Volos", located on the coastal front of Volos, behind the church of Agios Konstantinos, is a multifunctional complex offering a variety of uses and activities.
The architectural proposal consists of two large ramps leading to two elevated flat roofs. A third volume is added between the two ramps, while two galleries are created as intermediate spaces. All the volumes are perpendicular to the sea and parallel to each other.
It houses a 300-person, 500-square-meter hall suitable for concerts, theater performances, audiovisual projections, lectures and, above all, conferences.The multi-purpose hall also hosts a 600 m2 exhibition space with changing themes, offering visitors the opportunity to come into contact with a variety of cultural exhibits. It also has a 350 m2 restaurant-cafeteria, which can accommodate 80 people, and a 200 m2 "reading room" with a branch of the municipal library, where 50 visitors can relax, read or work.
But perhaps the most important use of the multi-purpose hall is to provide quality public space on the seafront. The complex features 1200 sqm elevated dormers accessible by ramps, which create large plazas at height with panoramic views of the Pagasetic Gulf. These dormers are an ideal space for relaxation, walks and social gatherings.
The main construction materials of the multi-purpose building are masonry with Skyros limestone and cement. The choice of materials was based on the building's integration into the environment and durability over time.
Overall, the aim is for the multi-purpose hall on the coastal front of Volos to become an important cultural and social landmark for the city. To offer citizens and visitors a variety of uses and activities in a modern and functional environment both indoors and outdoors, providing additional quality public space.
Student: Chasiotis Georgios
Proffesor: Manolidis Konstantinos
