This edition is delivered as part thesis at the Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly.
The aim of this thesis is the upgrading and enhancement of the region Neon Pagason (Alykes), Municipality of Volos in Magnesia law. Programmatic intentions of work is expressed through the design of a cultural center, as well as through the renovation of the beachfront area.
The aim of coexistence of the dwelling and the coastal axis is the creation and promotion of attractive and functional public spaces for the residents of the municipality but also for visitors. The building program is based on the needs of the urban environment and seeks to fill the role of conductor for cultural, artistic, educational, tourist and recreational events in the wider environment.
Design wise, interventions in the coastal front are adjusted with surrounding geometries and seek the proper composition with the existing urban surroundings, allowing easy movement and the right conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. green surfaces, sports activities, meeting points, resting places, as well as urban planning adapted to local aesthetics, compose the overview of the new route.
Meanwhile, the public space of the Cultural Centre is integrated on the same axis and creates concentration and discharge conditions as well. The building itself, acts as an attraction point for young and older people, for visitors, residents, and offers campuses (kindergarten, classrooms) artistically productive spaces (recording , photography and painting studios), and display areas. Finally, summarizing the overall search range, this proposal will shape a new look of Neon Pagason, enhancing the quality of life in the region and acquiring a new identity in the Municipality of Volos.