Isik Tlabar - Undergraduate Final Year Portfolio

FABRIC STUDIO
RESEARCH
MATERIALTESTING
BRIEF DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
FINAL PROPOSAL
ISIK TLABAR
RIKKE WINTHER
UNIT J: EVOLVING MORPHOLOGIES
ALEKSANDRINA RIZOVA & JON SCHOFIELD
PROJECT 1: LABORATORY
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«Designing a performative, complex environment necessities thinking about a
structure as a condition that generates and differentiates.» - Ahim Menges
We were asked to design a dynamic and evolving space inspired by an
experiment or phenomenon for one to five people. Material explorations
investigating elasticity, durability, opacity, shadow, smell and texture will
be used for spatial propositions.The spaces might expand and contract,
move, float, open, close or evolve slowly.The approach would be addressing
complexities of multi-functional adaptive spaces programmatically and
architecturally.
BRIEF
FLEXIBLE ARCHITECTURE
Flexible architecture consists of buildings
that are designed to respond easily to change
throughout their lifetime.This form of design
remains in use longer, fits its purpose better,
accomodates users experience.
Mobility allows for quick change of space on a
virtually instantenous basis, allowing for day-to-
day reconfiguration.
Evolution describes a built-in capacity for long-
term modification to the basic layout over a
period of years.
Elasticity concerns the expansion or contraction
of the habitable space.
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EXPANDING SPACES
Most modern camper trailers use a number of devices to
increase space once they have arrived at their location,
such as rising roofs and push-out rooms.The simplest
system is a roll-up awning that can extend from the side of
the trailer to make a covered that forms an external 'living'
room.
On the left:
Markies, Eduard Bohtlingk
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WEARABLE FABRICS
On the right:
Architecture of Air: Structural Softness
Connie Wang
Looking at how fabric is used to create clothes with
repeated pattern and behaviours.
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WEARABLE SPACES
On the right:
Toshihiko Suzuki, Japan
Mobile ICHIJYO/one
FOLDING FABRIC STUDIES
Suzuki applies the traditional tea ceremony into a packable,
moveable room. It is almost a space the occupier can
wears. It is a simple paper lantern that folds out of an
aluminium carry-case.The translucent curtain creates an
intimate room for one person.
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TRANSFORMABLE SPACES
MOVEABLE ROOF AND WALLS
Top:
Mobile Chapel, Hugo Dworzak
Left:
Starlight Theatre, Studio Gang Architects
Bottom:
Hoberman Arch, Chuck Hoberman
Mobile chapel is a mobile structure that can be moved to
another location at any given time.Through folding up its
walls on three sides, the chapel's interior expands to the
outside allowing it to engage a larger crowd.
Open air or closed atmospheres can be controlled by
opening walls or lifting ceiling.
Transformable architecture enables the viewer to be
stationary and building to change.Walls disappear and
reappear.A roof spirals open.The inside becomes outside.
An object expands and envelops one.
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MOVABLE STRUCTURES
Bottom:
Crate House,Alex Wexier
Top:
Shugakuin Rikyu ImperialVilla, Kyoto
Movable elements has the capacity to change a space's
function and character.The space becomes physically
different also realizes its potential in a way that more
conventional architecture cannot. Moving ceilings, sliding
walls creates a space for the user for adaptability and
flexibility for change.
Crate House contains all the objects we are
accustomed to having around us in a comfotable
house that allows user to move the house with them.
Seeing them in a one shippable object allows one to
question the true character of the modern home.
On the left indicates the traditional Japanese ideal
of formal simplicity coupled with flexibility in use o
space and integration with the external environment
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Ikea is known for their delivery of simple furniture
that anyone can put together with help from a simple
handbook which has clear illustrative drawings showing the
sequence and all the parts of the object with annotations.
In the diagram on the right there is a simple base structure
containing small parts of steel tubes combined with steel,
a flatpacked paper lamp shade. Below explains a concept of
flatpacked structure unfolding into a small space.
A space can be easily created out of cardboxes by folding in specific ways.
Ikea creates simply illustrated manuals in order to create furnitures that can be
put by anyone who follows the instructions.
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Cardboxes are simpl light structures
that can be carried around.
One can fold cardboxes in desired way
in order to create a space.
Carton houses can be used as a shelter
for homeless people or animals which
live on the streets.
Easily foldable carton houses do not
take a lot of space on the street and is
also practical in terms of making and
carrying.
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FLATPACKED SYSTEMS
IKEA MANUALS
Bottom:
Carton House, Oskar Leo Kaufman
Top:
Ikea paper lamp manual
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FABRIC TESTING
FLEXIBILITY AND STRETCHING
Stretching fabric to see how it reacts and what kind of
texture it is forming. Mapping out the pattern helps to see
how it forms.
1.As the fabric is pulled in 4 corners, the lines in
between the corners are contracting towards the middle
horizontally.
2.When pulled from the middle, fabric stretches and the
threads come closer to each other creating the density of
the colour.
3. Pulling from diagonal two corners allows the thread to
move towards the middle.
4.Four corners closer to each other than the first test,
allows thread to contract towards the middle horizontally
and vertically.
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The density of the shadow increases as the fabric is pulled.
The space between the threads is pulled closer together
as the fabric is pulled which shuts more of the light out.
With this model we explored how light and shadow
penetrates through the thermal fabric when weight is put
onto it.
FABRIC TESTING
PULLING AND TENSION
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TESTING FLEXIBILITY IN FABRIC
Exploring how the woven fabric would work with a light
structure and looking at different flexibility properties
fabric has in different directions.
The structure took inspiration from
the tent principle with a flatpacked
simple frame structure and the fabric
easily hand folded.
DIFFERENT WEAVING DIRECTION
Fabric and
the structure
combined gained
strength when put
together, pulled
and bent.
On the left:
Ikea tent manual
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TESTING TRESHOLDS IN
MOVEABLE STRUCTURE
On the left:
AA Project
Openings in moveable structure allows the user to change
the atmosphere by creating thresholds.
Fabric can be pulled away to create openings. When pulled all the way to the end, the space
becomes enclosed
The wires are moveable and adjustable due to
the need of changing the atmosphere.
A person can create whatever atmosphere
they would like to have in the space by
pulling and pushing away the fabric that
controls the openings.
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TESTING ELASTIC FABRIC
ELASTICITY AND FILTERING LIGHT
We stretched stretchy fabric in a cube holder in order to
see how light comes through and the shadows formed.
On the left:
Fabric testing,AADRL
Looking at different views of the same stretched fabric, exploring the thread
and light relationship.
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TENSILE FABRIC STRUCTURESENSE OF PLACE
Moveable parts in the building
allows user to adapt the space by
pulling out and using as storage
room or a sitting area.
GeneralView
STITCHED FABRIC SPANNING ONTO LIGHT FRAME
Bubbles, Michael Fox
and Juintow Lin
Bellevue Art Museum,
Steven Holl
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MAKING THE COMPONENT
Lasercut fabric were stitched together hold by wire to give
structural element.
Lasercut fabrics are made and wire is placed in
order to stitch together.
Lasercut fabrics are made and wire are
stitched together creating a strong structure.
The fabric turns into an adaptive structure that has flexible qualities.
fabric
wire
Zip as a simple tool to join the components together
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TESTING COMPONENT
Pulling, twisting, stretching, pushing together the
component in order to test the way it reacts.
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STITCHING TYPES
STITCHING PATTERN
Fly stitch Satin stitch Star stitch Seed stitch Cretan stitchFrench stitchFishbone stitch
Open leaf stitch
Diagonal filling stitch
Cross-stitch Lazy daisy stitch Buttonhole stitch Couching stitch Split stitch Chain stitchOutline stitch
Long and short stitch
Looking at stitching types and patterns in order to analyse
how a fashion designer works.
Stitching patterns are crucial when creating a piece of
clothing.
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sewing machine scissorsmeasuring band sewing threadironfabric clothing patternpen mannequin
Drawing as a tool of designing is
crucial for fashion designers.
Sewing is the second step in realising
drawings in real life.
Ironing is the last stage before the fashion show. Fashion show is a celebration of the hard work and
creation of the fashion designer.
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PROGRAM
FASHION DESIGHER WORKING SPACE
FASHION DESIGNER TOOLS
Space for a fashion designer to create, imagine, think,
stitch, iron, relax and create a fashion show.
A fashion designer has essential tools in order to create.
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LASERCUTTING IN FASHION
FABRIC AND WOOD
Examples show that fashion industry uses lasercutting as a
tool for designing and crafting clothes and accesoires.
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Circulation diagram is showing
how the movement through
the building will happen.
1 2 3First attempt shows how fabric facade might orchestrate the space
it covers.
Second itiretaion consists of straight fabric facades that has different height
all around the building.
Third itiration is simiar to the second one in terms of fabric wrapping the
building.
INITIAL IDEAS
ITIRATIONS
Exploring different circumstances will allow to consider
choosing the best result.
reOrder by Situ Studio
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Tested fabric samples intregated in walls
working as structural bracing
Design and drawing space
Fabric and pattern storage
Fitting and exhibition area
Hanging fabric structure towards roof
This is a diagram exploring how a box shaped room can transform by pushing, bending and adding walls
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1. Hanging Fabric
The roof area will have hanging fabric for its torage
purpose and also to control the light.
2. Structure
The structure will consist of tested fabric samples
which are flexible in order to create the desired
space.
3. Fitting Area
Fitting area will be integrated in the working area,
the seperation will be possible with fabric.
4. Designing Space
The space will consist of moodboard, table and
strorage places which serves the fashion designer
to work in a flexible and accurate way.
5. Storage Space
Storage space is crucial to store fabric and several
materials.
PROGRAMME / ACTIVITIES
LEAD Inc. (Laboratory for Environments,
Architecture and Design) created this “Dar
Luz” performance piece for the GLOW
2008 International Forum of Light in Art and
Architecture. Photo: LEAD Inc
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Let it snow, let it
snow... - Tonerico:Inc
Mr Thompson
Orgasmatron
UK London 2012
Olympic Park
Interior / Furnitures
Organisation of Spaces Qualities of Spaces
Inner fabric between the staircase
and the main working space
Outer and inner fabric creating
a pathway towards the middle of
the studio
Furnitures are storage spaces and
also a staircase leading up to the
bed area.
Fabric layer that separates the
staircase from the main area would
give the same feeling that inne and
outer fabric give.
Double fabric layer would
give a sense of calmness and
peacefulness.
Clothes and fabric will be hung
from the ceiling to give the feeling
being lifted.
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
FABRIC LAYERS
Layered fabric has a crucial role in the design in terms of
the structure and defining the atmospheric qualit as well.
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STRUCTURE
MATERIALITY PRINCIPLES
Wood braces will hold the fabric facade which works as a
moveable storage spacing as well.
Inner facade of the main area is made
out of components that are stitched
together and can be moveable.
Fabric wall can be pulled up and down
in order to control the light the space
needs and also to reach the storage
spaces.
Wood structure has an important role
of holding the studio up and acting as a
supporting system to fabrics.

1:50 GROUND PLAN
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Drawers that can be pulled out will be storage space as
well as a step in the staircase.
A table that can be folded out to use as the desired length
provides flexibility in the space.
Designing Space Fitting Area

1:50 FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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Sleeping / Relaxation Area
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Storage spaces will come out fromthe fabric walls.
To make use of the space more staircases will have storage
spaces below the stairs as well that can fold down and up.

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1:50 SECTION
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Moveable fabric layer will
serve as a storage space
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CIRCULATION
The studio will allow one to make one circular movement
throughout the studio.After entering between two fabric
layer the route will allow one to lead into the designing
space leading up to the staircase and ending in the
relaxation space.
Fitting Area
Walking up the stairs which can be
sitting area as well
Walking up the stairs to the
relaxation area, below there
is the clothing storage area.Entrance
Sleeping / Relaxation
Area

MANUAL BOOK
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MAKING THE STUDIO
Series of illustrations to show how the space is put
together is shown like a manual book.
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Seperating and ordering the lace pieces. Stitching the lace pieces together. Laying out the component pieces.
Stitching the component pieces together. Using the component piece by pulling the fabric
together.
Laying out the structure pieces. Slotting the braces into the vertical
structural elements.
Putting the internal area together.
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FABRIC MODEL
Fabric model was made by lasercut fabric sheets being
stitched together, hold by wood structural elements.
Atmospheric photos shows how the light affects the space.
1:10 SECTIONAL MODEL

FABRIC MODEL
ORGANISATION OF SPACES
Fabric model as different areas such as sleeping / relaxation
area, designing area, staircase and the entrance.
The pocket hanging from the ceiling into the sleeping /
relaxation area provides storage space.
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Entrance
Below the Staircase
Staircase
Lace Fabric
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Entrance On the Staircase
Going Downstairs
On the Staircase
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INTERNALVIEWS
Renders give the idea of how it feels to be inside the space
viewing from 4 different perspective points.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF METAXOURGIO
SITE ANALYSIS
BRIEF DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
FINAL PROPOSAL
ISIK TLABAR
UNIT J: EVOLVING MORPHOLOGIES
ALEKSANDRINA RIZOVA & JON SCHOFIELD
PROJECT 2:
ATHENS URBAN MORPHOLOGY
PROJECT 3:
SYMBIOTIC LIVING
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Athens is located in Greece, next to Turkey and below
Macedonia,Albania and Bulgaria.
LOCATION
Ionia
Limnos
Lesvos
Sea of Crete
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Samos
Sparta
Rhodes
Crete
Thessaloniki
Kavala
Athens
Ionian Sea
EU Member States
From 20,936 to 26,170
Inhabitants per km2
From 15,702 to 20,936
From 60 to 5,234
Less than 60
From 10,468 to 15,702
From 5,234 to 10,468
Greece
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Greece is surrounded by four seas, Ionian Sea, Sea of
Crete, Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea. It consists of
cities on land and many islands.
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ATHENS
Aerial photos of Athens enable one to expe-
rience the city from above.The view from the
Parthenon gives similar experience.
Athens is mainly a flat land consisting of very dispersed
city grid.
Topography
City
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Due to its geography, the city of Athens
became one of the main entrances of
migrants heading Europe.
Since 1990, the number of immigrants in
Greece has risen dramatically.The start of
use of euro attracted people for labour
into the country as well. It is also an im-
portant gateway to Northern Europe for
human traffickers due to its geographical
situation.
Foreigners in Greece
Immigration Boom
Albanians - %51
Population Evolution
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Population
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% of Total
Population
Thessaly - 1881
Thrace - 1919
Incorporated Territory
Macedonia, Epirus, Crete - 1913
Refugees
Emigration
Returns Immigration
DEMOGRAPHICS
Looking at the demographics in order to understand the
current situation and needs of Athens.
Amount of Green Area in Athens vs. other Euro-
pean Capitals
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Vienna
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London
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Amsterdam
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Berlin
2,5
Athens
sqm / inhabitant
1989 19921981
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700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
800,000 Developing Countries - %15
Central and Eastern Europe - %15
Developped Countries - %19
Greece enters
European Union
End of socialist regimes in Eastern
Europe and Balcanic Peninsula
Greece signs the Schengen
agreement
1991 1996 2001 2004
3,7%
4,3%
4,6%
10,5%
17,6%
19,0%
2009
5%
10%
15%
20%
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1833 1834
Athens started to grow
around a square and
roads leading up to it
around a square and
As an addition to the
Zone One the city
started to grow out
As an addition to the
Zone One the city
started to grow out
The city continues
to grow in different
directions Zone One
being the center
around a square and
1875
HISTORICAL MAPS
Looking at the historical maps will allow one to see the
change the city went through and the reasons behing
them.
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Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 1
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South Athens
South Athens
North Athens
North Athens
Central Athens
Central Athens
West Athens
West Athens
Kifisia
Filadelfeia-Chalkidona
Chaidari
Kallithea
Metamorfosi
Athens
Petroupoli
Nea Smyrni
Lykovrysi-Pefki
Galatsi
Ilion
Palaio Faliro
Irakleio
Zografou
Agioi Anargyrio-Kamatero
Agios Dimitrios
Nea Ionia
Kaisariani
Peristeri
Alimos
Amarousio
Vyronas
Aigaleo
Elliniko-Argyroupoli
Penteli
Ilioupoli
AgiaVarvara
Chalandri
Glyfada
Filothei-Psychiko
Dafni-Ymittos
Vrilissia
Papagou-Cholargos
Agia Paraskevi
ATHENS URBAN AREA
Athens belongs to Central Athens area.Around it, there
are various cities spreading towards the suburbs.
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National Garden of Athens
Zappeion Garden
Children´s Garden
Eleftherias Park
Pedion Areos GardenParks
GREEN SPACES
Frequently Congested Streets
CONGESTION
Athens belongs to Central Athens area.Around it, there
are various cities spreading towards the suburbs.
Athens is a busy city.The roads that are frequently used
has been mapped out.
CongestionGreen Spaces
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Kolonos
Akadimia Platonos
Votanikos
Prof Daniil
Vathi
Metaxourgio
Gazi
Omonia
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Makrigiani
Gargaretta
Exarchia
Neapoli
Pefkakia
Kolonaki
Maraslio
Syntagma
Psirri
Monastiraki
Aerides
Ano Petralona
Kato Petralona
Filopappou
Ancient City
Keramikos
Votanikos Keramikos, Metaxourgio, Gazi, Rouf, Kolonos Petralona,Thissio Psirri, Monastiraki, Plaka, Makrigiani, Gargaretta Omonia, Gerani Exarchia, Kolonaki
6.000 - 5.000 Votanikos has a population of
people being a hole in Athens’ dense urban
fabric, it is the forgotten part of Athens. It
is degraded and unstructured due to lack of
cohesion and infrastructure. On the other hand
former rural history and the neglected aspect
.generate high-quality spaces
These neighbourhood present a calm
atmosphere and very close to city centre.
Metaxourgio includes neo-classical buildings
and polykatoikia type of apartments.
The immigrants’ presence and influence
is felt strongly. Gazi is going through a
gentrification process, becoming the gay
.village of Athens
A metro line divides Petralona in two:
Low and High Petralona. Low Petralona
has narrow streets shaded by the heights
of the buildings. High Petralona benefits
being on a hill. Buildings are two or three
stories high and small for a city the size
of Athens.There is good quality of life in
.this neighbourhood
This neighbourhood is the central and oldest
part of Athens.The area’s history has left its
footprint in the urban fabric. It is defined by
the topography of the Acropolis rock and
Filopappou Hill. Monastiraki is a flea market
neighbourhood with lots of restaurants. Psirri
is known for bars, live music tavernas and small
.number of hotels
Omonia Square has evolved constantly since
Now it is vast, empty and unhabited. .1890
Gerani is characterized by a high density of
immigrants and drug dealers. Congestion in
.the neighbourhood is omni-present
Exarchia is famous as a home for Greek
anarchists and is defined by the presence
of several universities there. Kolonaki has
exclusive apartments and known for its
luxurious shops. Evangelismos has museums
and embassies.This neighbourhood is socially
.well-defined and stable
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Hotel Evripides
Monastiraki Square
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A specific route was taken from the Hotel Evripides to
Monastiraki Square ending in the train station in order
to show some views throughout the route.
Site Location
Site
Selection
Route on Site
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Gazi Square
Metaxourgio Square
ROUTE 2
A route was taken from Metaxourgio Square to Gazi
Square ending in theunderground station in order to show
some views throughout the route.
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METAXOURGEIO
Metaxourgeio is a district of Athens popular for its new
trendy buildings, artists, art venues, brothel streets, a new
rejuvenating area of Athens.
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very dense
dense
less dense
Immigrants
Museums, Galleries
and Theatres
Museums
Theatres Acting Centre
Circus Skills Studio
Dance Studio
Photography & Drama
Workshop
Galleries
Educational Facilities
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Public & Private Spaces
Building Uses
Empty / Disused Spaces and Buildings
Private
Disused
Public Empty & Disused
Business / Retail
Residential
Disused
LEONIDOU STREET
Metaxourgeio is a district of Athens popular for its new
trendy buildings, artists, art venues, brothel streets, a new
rejuvenating area of Athens.
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METAXOURGIO PANORAMIC PHOTOS
In order to give an overview of the area of Metaxourgio
panoramic photos are shown.
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HISTORY OF METAXOURGEIO
CASE STUDY OF METAXOURGEIO1.
- Reinforce the area’s identity as a network of a
village.
- Setting building height at 6 stories max.
- Encourage a diversity of mixed-use activity on
the ground floor of the buildings.
- Increase the density of green space by attending
to vacant plots.
- Encourage integration of immigrants.
- Encourage economic growth by creating oppor-
tunities for small enterprises.
The meteorite unit is a fragment of aVernacular
Athenian house. It takes shape as a metal construc-
tion. It is organised by a metal ‘canvas’ which is filled
in with grid-like surfaces..These are suspended on a
metal frame which is made out of motifs serving as
a visual filter.
Inauguration of
the Metaxourgio
underground
station
Construction of the Municipal
Art Gallery of Athens and a film
museum
The factory brought craftsmen, small
businesses and working class into the
area.Today buildings of the factory
are turned into Athens Municipal Art
Gallery.
After the closure of the factory, the
area was settled with workers (immi-
grants), small workshops opened and
since then the area has productive
activities and residential use.
Silk factory operating Small workshops openingMetaxourgio, a large
rural area on the
outskirts of Athens
Renewal of
adjacent squares,
Avdi and Dour-
outi
The interventions revitalised the
lost atmosphere of the old square
so people can come to enjoy the
festivals and other gatherings
which take place in the open
greenery of the squares.
This increased the number of
bars and cafes at the area. Many
theatres and art galleries started
to open, the area attracted many
people from Athens. Wealthier
residents moved into the area and
contributed to the rise of values in
the residential market.
The area of Metaxourgeio, a residential area with a large
number of immigrants.There are many derelict buildings
and empty spaces. Developers are building new trendy
housing and there are art galleries and theatres
Looking at case studies and projecs in Metaxourgio will
allow one o see how the area can be improved.
On the left:
Latsis Foundation
Metaxourgio Area Case Study
On the left:
Oliaros Best Project forYears 2008 - 2010 Winner
Antonas Office: Meteorite Unit
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Avdi SquareGazi Square Site
THE SITE
The site is two empty opposite spaces in the residential
area of Metaxourgio.
Site’s surrounding is
Overview of the Site
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Disused building next to
the site might be used as a
part of the design later on.
It used to be an old garage.
Building on the other
side has locals living in,
their kids play on the
street.They don’t like
strangers in their area.
Leonidou street has lots of
empty plots.To make use of
those plots, two opposing
plots are chosen as site
Graffitis on wall
There are many left ob-
jects on the site such as
wardrobes, toys, clothes.
A carriage to carry
wood is left there
permanently.
A sign saying the site
is closed for a school
construction
Neighbour buildings
has textures and facade
that is falling apart.
Chairs and tables
are left on the site.
Locals hang their clothes on
the chicken wire of the site
to dry them.
Graffitis on wall
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THE SITE
Objects on the Site
Site Plan
Leonidou Street
area of Metaxourgio.They are currently unoccupied. It
includes scattered objects and various items.Around the
site, gypsies are easily recognizable.
The site is like an open living room where
people leave stuff, then come and collect them
later on like the carriage that is always there.
People hang their clothes to dry as well.
“Organisation of
School Buildings
Place for Construc-
tion of Schools”
0 20m
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SITE MODEL
1:200 site model informs the surroundings of the site.
1. Layers
Polykatoikia type of buildings create lots of shadow and
different levels on the site.The concept of layers are domi-
nant and this can be further explored and enhanced.
2. Connection
The walls between empty plots don’t allow spaces to
connect at the site. Connection will be made further in the
design.
Metaxourgeio
buildings
empty/disused plots
Site
1:200
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January - 12am February - 12am March - 12am
July - 12am
November - 12am
May - 12am
September - 12am
August - 12am
December - 12am
June - 12am
October - 12am
April - 12am
One of the existing buildings on site has its shadow com-
ing to the chosen empty plot.This means this won’t be the
area the art studios will be.
SITE & EFFECT OF THE SUN
53

Access Routes Wind Disused Spaces
THE SITE
area of Metaxourgio.They are currently unoccupied. It
includes scattered objects and various items.Around the
site, gypsies are easily recognizable.
Site has many acces
routes such as pedestrian
access or road access.
Prevailing winds on the
site are from West to East
Surroundings o the site
are dense in terms of
empty and disused spaces.
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Graffitis
1
1
2
2
SITE ELEVATIONS
Graffitis are outstanding qualities of the site, changing over
period, addind layers on top of layers to the physicality of
Metaxourgio.
Commercial shops
on the ground floor
Polykatoikia typology building, typi-
cal Greek building typology
Disused old garage Residential old house
next to the site
Road for cars
Construction
going on
0 6m
Site elevations reveal the nature of the site, especially how
the surroundings of the site is used and how it looks like.
55

TEXTURE & COLOURS ON SITE
Paint that is peeling off is common in Metaxour-
gio as well as small balconies.
Paint that is pastel brown tones are predominant
in the area, revealing the Mediterranean houses’
colour and texture.
Graffiti is all over Metaxourgio adding layers to the
area.
Textures and colours of Metaxourgio reveals a lot
about its atmosphere, its physical qualities.
56

METAXOURGEIO RESIDENTS
Residents of the area give wider information about
Metaxourgio and the atmosphere of it.
«Metaxourgeio used to be aristocratic area, like
Kolonaki. Now we have a lot of foreigners.»
«There were many who told me 'you are crazy
going to live in Metaxourgio all by yourself'.They
considered it absolutely insane.»
«You feel that there are people who know your
whereabouts and they watch you, in a good
sense.»
Her house
«If you start defending yourself with rage and
fury, expressing your anger uncontrollably
arguing with everone, you feed them with
what they want to hear. But if on the contrary
you respond kindly and simply, like 'nice day',
'how are you' etc they will immediately behave
themselves without any further involvement on
your part.»
«The only thing that happens in our
neighbourhood is stealing a bag and breaking
into a house, just that.»
«You face racism, you may face many weird
things. People think in a peculiar and strange
way.»
«I'm trying to quit drugs and I'm on methadone
for one and a half year. Before the guest house,
I used to live out in the streets.»
New artist residents are easy
to spot from the new artwork
appearing in the area.
The area has a multi-cultural
fabric allowing the area to be
multi-layered.
1. 2. 3. 4. 4.
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EVENTS IN METAXOURGEIO
Fire Catcher
Chinese men
on work
Kids playing on
the Street
Arab Cafe
Traditional
Ceremony
Man being
Arrested
Drunk Man
Graffitis
Kids dancing on
the streets
People have complex lives.Through their action they
reflect their ideas and beliefs into their surroundings.The
communication between the personal and the social, be-
tween the individual and the collective is important.
58

PROGRAMS IN METAXOURGEIO
Circus Workshop
Dance Studio
Galleries
Restaurant
Empty Houses for
rent and sale
Carnaval on the
Streets
Metaxourgio is an artistic area which stands out with its
quality of having programs based around producing.
59

POLYKATOIKIA
Typical residential building typology ´Polykatoikia´has been
analysed in order to see how the building functions.
‘poly’ - multi
‘katoikia’ - dwelling
1950 1960 1970 1980
In Athens vertical limit of 45 degrees
determines the height of the buildings.
A typical example of
‘polykatoikia’ typology is
taken from the site in or-
der to analyse each layer of
it. Ground floor is usually
used for commercial shops,
top floor is used as studios
by artists who live in the
area and in between levels
are residential.
Above precedent is a
modernised version of this
typology.
Max
height:
32m
99.9% of buildings in Athens are con-
crete due to earthquake problems.
45 45
Commercial
- Shops
- Cafes
Residential
Artist Studios
On the right:
Urban Stripes
0 5 km
Building Heights
+5
4
3
2
1
Dispersed constructions
The polykatoikia was origi-
nally conceived in the 1930s
as a multi-storey apartment
building for the Athenian
bourgeoisie.
High income
- Bourgeoisie
Low income
- Immigrants
60

ROMANTSO MIX USED BUILDING
Bar
Gallery
Office Flats
Presentation Space
Romantso is a great example of a mix used layered building
forming from a bar, presentation space, gallery, office flats
and a roofoop.This allows the building to be multi layered
and inhabit multi programs at the same time.
Omonia
As you enter, on the lef side there is a
bar and seating area for socialisin. On
the right hand side there is a big screen
where presentations can be given.
First floor is an exhibition space
icluding various artists’ pieces. It is one
big space allowing one to see all the
exhibition pieces all together.
The other floors are used as office
flats. People can rent these flats for as
long as they want. It is solely for office
use, not residential.
61

ARTIST STUDIOS
Art Pieces in the Studio
Interior of the Studio
Inside the Studio
Many artists chose to live in Metaxourgio area for its
cultural and artistic vibe.They usually live on the top floor
of polykatoikia type of apartmens and use the rooftops as
well.
View from the balcony
Brushes Sofa Table Pesonal BelongingsCanvasSculpure material
Kitchen
Main working / living area
Balcony
Bedroom
Katerina Kana
62

Eleni Bagaki
Joulia Strauss
Sofia Stevi
ARTIST STUDIOS
Artists live and work in the same space, they also display
their work as exhibitions.Therefore, the space has to be
spacious and big enough to accomodate all these needs.
Some artists use their living spaces as exhibiton places as
well to avoid extra outcomes and practicality reasons.
If the studio is on the top floor, the artists ma use
the rooftop as a exhibition place or to make art
outdoors.
Artists prefer to live in old places because
it is cheap, more local and there are many
interesting incidents happening around.
1
4
2 3
5 6
87
63

ENCYCLOPEDIA
A visual representation of the information gathered about
Metaxourgio is being made.These information include
maps, history, residents, events, layers and artist studios of
Metaxourgio.
Encyclopedia is made as a commer-
cial sign relating to the site’s quality of
having commercial shops on the ground
floor of the streets.
It gives a feeling of being a canvas and
painted with different colours on it
showing the artistic quality of the area
of Metaxourgio.
64

ARTWORK'S JOURNEY
The artist brings his artwork to display in the gallery.
There is no guarantee that it will sell. The gallery owner
sells it to the art collector.The art collector might contact
the artist and ask for more work.
Artist
Artist pays the gallery owner to
put his pieces in the gallery
The art collector can contact the artist if
he wants to buy more work of his.
Gallery is being visited by the art
collectors.
The artists creates the artwork. Gallery owner takes the artwork and displays it in the
gallery for the audience.
The art collector buys the artwork and displays it at
home.
Gallery Owner
Art Collector
1. 2.
3.
65

PROGRAM
The idea is to make the artist’ workshops open to audi-
ence. It is an invitation to expose artists’ private spaces to
the audience. Communal hub will allow anyone to have
chat and get to know each other better.This makes the
atmosphere more comfortable.
2.
3.
4.
1.
Kids playing on the street will be abe to spend their
time learning how to draw, make, doing art.
Artist studios will allow artists to produce work.
A social gathering space is a good opportunity for new friendships and
frank conversations about the art and other things.There can be pop out
events.
On the left:
Art Project 343,Athens
On the right:
Cedric Green Exhibition
Rather than a classic exhibition space, it will
be in the studio where the adults and the kids
create the work.The audience will be able to
engage with the creative process rather than
seeing the end dish.This will allow the artist
facilities in selling the artwork as well.
Artist Studios & Accomodations
Exhibition
Communal Hub
Educational Art Facilities
66

SCHOOL TYPOLOGIES
To understan how educational facilities are arranged, an
analysis of various types of school is made in order to pick
the best option for Metaxourgio.
Classrooms
Shared Facilities
Administration
Circulation
School Programme Spaces
On the right:
Farming Kindergarden
Vo Trong Nghia Architects
On the right:
Tiantai No.2 Primary School
LYCS
Farming Kindergarden is a prototype for
sustainable school design. On the roof,
children can learn how to grow their
food.This is a solution to urbanisation
that causes deprivation of green lands.
By this way, children will strenghten their
relationship with nature.
The limited land cannot provide
enough space for students to
exercise in, so the running track
was put on the roof as a solu-
tion. Students on the track are
protected by surveillance cam-
eras that operate at all times.
Classrooms with skylights were
associated with faster pace of
learning.
Deep Plan
- roof opening for daylight and ventilation
- main advantage its compactness
- efficient use of space, spaces may be layered or
zoned.
- plan often is a concentric form focused towards
a central spacesuch as a main hall or a library.
Bishopstoke Primary School
St Mary’s Secondary School,Wallasey
- alternative solution to deep plan
- providing a central opening to help resolve
the problems of light and ventilation that area
common problem in a deep plan space.
- window/wall, intermediate spaces
- characterised by the juxtaposition of a row of
spaces along an access path.
Courtyard
ATAM Centre, Seville Olberstrasse Kindergarden, Berlin
Open Glazed
Linear Form
67

VISION OF THE BUILDING
Light will play an important role in the building as it is cru-
cial for artist studios and educational learning facilities. It
improves the learning rate and artists need light to create
art.Weaving principle can be adapted as a
On the left:
Boiler Suit
Thomas Heatherwick
Weaved mesh facade can be
adapted as a seperater of spaces
or a controller of light.
Weaves can be environmentally sustainable,
it can block or allow sun so the building is
always breathing.
The idea of pocket space that
comes out from the Fabric Stu-
dio Project can be reconsidered
as a space in second project for
educational art facilities.
Light improves the pace of
learning, it is crucial to have in
educational facilities and in artist
studios, so it will play an impor-
tant role in the building.
On the left:
Light School
Pocket Space
Use of Light
Weaved Facades
68

1. Layers
The site has many layers such as layers of programs, peo-
ple, changes, graffitis happening on the site.The idea is to
communicate this concept through design.
2. Connection
The reason of selection of two opposite empty plots
as site was to emphasize the connectivity aspect of the
design. It is about bringing artists and kids together as well
as the public.
Creating green
space/courtyards
where people
gather and share
Making use of
the empty plots
Bringing people to
the area
SITE STRATEGY & CONCEPT
3. Playfulness
It will be a design were the main focus is on kids.The play-
ful nature of the design will attract people and celebrate
the children’ joyfulness.
On the left:
Kids playing on the street
On the right;
Exhibition space
On the left:
Exhibition Space
On the right;
Artist’s working space
69

Looking at the organisation of spaces in a the orphanage,
for the future playground, courtyards, classrooms, unit
relations.
ALDOVAN EYCK
-AMSTERDAM ORPHANAGE
70

Locating two opposite empty plots Adding one storey height Adding another storey height
Site massing enables to see how to locate different pro-
grams in relation with each other.
Artist Studio
Educational Art Facility
Communal Hub
Exhibition Space
1.
Site Overview
2. 3.
SITE MASSING
Testing the massing model on site
73

Concept models are showing the main building principles
of the building, circulation, pathways, connections and
organisations of spaces.
INITIAL CONCEPT MODELS
Testing the massing model on siteHaving a main area such as an atrium and connecting sub spaces have
been considered
74

Testing the massing model on site
Ramps
Walkways
Bridges
75

Artist studios
Classrooms
Accommodation
Walkways
Main body of the building having,
Atriums
Courtyards
Communal hub
Exhibition space
Having a main circular flow and spaces connected to the
courtyards and communal hub as a gathering space will
allow everyone to see everyone.The spaces will be con-
nected.
ORGANISATION OF SPACES
76

Classrooms
Artist studios
Walkways
77

Concept models show the relation between the artists’
working and living spaces
Accommodations for artists
Artist studios
Circular staircase addijng
playfulness to the design
ARTIST STUDIOS & ACCOMMODATION
EXPLORATION
78

Artist studio on the ground floor
Accommodation for artists on the first floor
Spiral staircase to access
Art classrooms suspended.
Connecting artists’ accommo-
dations, studios, art classrooms
to the other side of the site
with a bridge.
79
INITIAL ITERATIONS
Having explored initial ideas through concept models,
initial iterations have been made.

LAYERS
Having interconnected layers to enhance connectivity of
the space.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Exhibition space and
communal hub are situ-
ated across the road.
Bridge is connecting
layers of programs to
each other.
Natural daylight is taken
through the building
through roof windows
and open areas.
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LAYERS OF SPACES AND PROGRAMS
The progress shows how spaces are connected and over-
lapping each other.
Concrete and glass
facade is introduced
and changed after.
Suspended art studios
create another layer.
Spiral staircase that twists
down to one of the class-
rooms adds playfullness..
Art classrooms are
wrapped around curvy
concrete seperation walls
and fabric seperations.
Fabric membrane
serves as a seperation
unit.
A shading canopy
is useful to prevent
direct sunlight.
Below:
Christian Kerez
Holcim’s Competence Centre
5. 6. 7. 8.
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Suspended art studios create another layer.
Spiral staircase that twists
down to one of the class-
rooms adds playfulness
Art classrooms are wrapped around curvy
concrete seperation walls and fabric seper-
ations.
8.
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Having different connecting layers are important and will
be further investigated in the design.
Above:
Aedas
Liverpool University Building
Above:
Saucier + Perrotte
Quebec College Science
faculty building

PROCESS DRAWINGS
1:100 Ground Floor Plan 1:100 First Floor Plan
1:100 Section
On the left:
Rhythmdesign and Case-Real
Hakemiya Nursery School
Below:
Vo Trong Nghia
Farming Kindergarden
Playgrounds for kids and courtyards as a place of gathering,
sharing and enhancing the playfullness of an individual is
crucial.
Examples of kindergardens and nursery schools hav-
ing the notion of nature, colour are analysed.
83

84
DESIGN ITERATIONS
Artist studios can be wrapped around openings, almost
creating courtyards and intimate spaces at the same time.
On the left:
CRAB Studio
Bond University Architecture Faculty
concrete structure
concrete connecting spaces to
each other
bridges connecting and over-
looking to spaces
1.
This iteration has swirling ceiling in altering levels allowing building to be more sponta-
neous and playful.
2.
This iteration has consists of studios wrapping around the
courtard.

Diagram shows how each space can be connected to each other by a wrapping walkway
allowing one to choose whiechever path they want to take.
For kids an adults to feel safe, the spaces are planned to be
connected.
CONNECTING SPACES
Above:
Smout Allen
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Art classrooms for kids having a
glass facade and a gateway in form of
window for kids to get outside.
Metal walkway going up to the
communal hub situated on top of
exhibition space and linking to the
other side of the road between artist
studios and accommodations.
Artist accommodation and studios on
the first floor.The roof is closed with
fabric creating opportunity to alter the
sunlight being allowed in.
Communal hubs and seating area on
the first floor
Exhibition space having a walkway
for kids so they are at the same
level with adults.
Overlooking to the
exhibition space
Overlooking to the
studios from the roof
garden
Glass facade of the
classroom will increase
communication with the
surroundings
Exhibtion space alongside
the artist accommodations
and studios
Artist studios and
accommodations linked to
the staircase going to the
communal hub.
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
86
Renders and the exploded axo show what the design
consists of.
FINAL DESIGN ELEMENTS

87
Exploded axo shows different spaces relaing to each other.
Bar/Cafe
Communal Hub
Artist Studio & Accommodation
Artist Studio & Accommodation
Surrounding Buildings
Lift
Walkways & Staircase
Classrooms
Playground
Toilets
Artist Accommodation & Studio
FINAL DESIGN ELEMENTS

88
External and internal views give iformation about the
building.
VIEWS

Ground floor plan 1:500 First floor plan 1:500 Roof plan 1:500
89
DESIGN ITERATION DRAWINGS

Tree as a Design Element
Tree has a crucial role in representing
our connection with nature, grounding
but also playful element for kids to
play around with.
“Don’t control them, don’t protect them too much.They nee
to tumble sometime, they need to get some injury. I think
architecture is capable of changing this world, life of people.This
is one of the attemp to change the life of children.”
- Takaharu Tezuka
Tree is a playful element for
kids to climb around, sit on,
play with.
Slide serving as a level changer and fun element is useful.
Right:
Ring Around Tree
Tezuka Architects
Above:
Ring Around Tree
Tezuka Architects
Above:
Hibino Sekkei
DS Nursery
Above:
Hibino Sekkei
DS Nursery
Above:
Nursery school in Berriozar
Javier Larraz
Above:
John Lin and Olivier Ottevaere
Community library
crucial.
The space is used to make the mostfor the nature of kids, being playful.
Walls being blackboards suitable for drawing on top .
PLAYFUL NATURE
1. Usage of Colours 3. Using Walls to Draw on2. Passagelike Windows 4. Climbing Around Tree 5. Sliding between different levels
Large windows scaled for kids
to fit and have access to the
playground are good examples
of creating playful spaces..
Colours are essential for playfullness and
bringing joy to our lives.
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11
9
10
12
3
8
2
1
6
7
4
5
3
2
1 Lift & Staircase
Classroom
Classroom
Toilets
Seating Area
Seating Area
Playground
Playground
Exhibition Space - for artists
Exhibition Space - for artists
Exhibition Space - for kids
Artist Accommodations & Studios
1:100
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
5
6
4
8
9
7
12
11
10
0 1m

3
2
1 Lift & Staircase
Toilets
Seating Area
Seating Area
Playground
1:100
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
5
6
4
8
9
Roof Garden10
7
3
2
1
5
64
8
9
10
7
0 1m

3
2
1 Lift & Staircase
Toilets
Seating Area
Seating Area
Playground
1:100
ROOF PLAN
5
6
4
8
9
Roof Garden10
7
3
1
5
64
8
9
10
7
2
0 1m

3
1
5
64
8
9
10
7
2
SHORT SECTION SHOWING
ACTIVITIES
1:50

LONG SECTION SHOWING
ACTIVITIES
1:50

LOOKING AT CLASSROOMS AND
ARTIST STUDIOS

PLAYGROUND AREA IN BETWEEN
THE CLASSROOMS

3
2
1 Lift & Staircase
Toilets
Seating Area
Seating Area
Playground
1:100
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
5
6
4
8
9
Roof Garden10
7
3
2
1
5
64
8
9
10
7
crucial.
Cleaning Facility is a good example of how fuid movement,
continuous movement effortlessly happen.
Access Points
Circulation Circulation
Lift & Staircase
Lift & StaircaseGround Floor Circulation First Floor Circulation
CIRCULATION
Above:
Cleaning Facility Copenhagen

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