My work aims at the design, technical and aesthetic investigation of the possibility of a complete installation of a complex of buildings submerged in the ground in the southern part of the island of Aegina. The technical program includes industrial-scale vertical cultivation units, fresh food preservation and packaging departments and reception, accommodation and training areas for young people who intend to work and be trained in the new cultivation techniques and practices, demands and achievements of the search for the system of theories of Degrowth and Political Ecology.

 The proposal is based on the assumption of the integrated supply of the island with vegetables, fruits and plants, but also the specialization with educational tactics of young people about nature, crops and the autonomy of limited spatial areas (islands, valleys, mountain communities) in energy and food.

 Visitors will observe the complex series of primary planting in containers and then the implementation of large-scale vertical cultivation. Harvesting, packaging, preservation and also gastronomy. In addition, they can participate in training programs to acquire special knowledge about the practices followed. To understand the theoretical/political/strategic background that is now an essential part of the global debate on Degrowth and autonomy. Residing in a complex of weather-protected buildings sunk into the ground energetically self-powered in balance with the immediate and wider environment of the island.

Supervisor: Stylidis Iordanis

Reference Number: 965

 The object of our diploma thesis is the prospect of expanding the Agricultural Cooperative "ZAGORIN" located in Zagora Pelion,the accommodation of seasonal workers visiting Pelion during the harvestseasonand the enhancement of agrotourism in the region. The cooperative "ZAGORIN" has been in operation since 1916 and is famous for its excellent quality apples. Other fruits processed by the cooperative are chestnut, cherry, pear and kiwi. The number of partners that make up "ZAGORIN" reaches seven hundred and annually 13,000,000 kilos of apples are exported. Despite the large size of its production, the cooperative suffers from several shortcomings as it was found during interviews with several partners.

 The purpose of our work is to propose possible solutions for these shortcomings, with a building that functions as an auxiliary to the already existing cooperative and at the same time is a cultural center for the region. There, one can be informed about the procedure of processing and producing apples and chestnuts - as well as their derivatives - to participate in the harvest and in recreational activities, such as those hosted by the apple and chestnut festivals that take place annually in the villages of Pelion.

 Located on the mountainsides of Pelion, the building invites the visitor to sink deep into the mountain andbycrossing it, to take off in the endless view of the Aegean Sea. The programs we have included in our work contribute to an attempt toreconnect the individual with nature, through their participation in various production processes. We attempt to answer the issue of the habitation of working-class “nomads” but also to turn a "simple" agricultural process into a festive experience.

Supervisor: Gavrilou Evelyn

Reference Number: 943

 This thesis is an attempt at a theoretical and design approach, which aims to search for the concept of intimacy in public space. The starting point for this attempt was the analysis of luggage as an object. Luggage is a small part of the home space, which is transported, opened and closed by the user in various parts of spaces outside the home. In other words, luggage could be considered a portable piece of intimacy.

 In attempting to answer the main question that arises: "How does a home peek out into the city?", A hands-on experiment is organized, which invites the participants to perform different activities in different public places, while their luggage bags along with the contents, are emphasized.

 To perform the experiment, a questionnaire is created, which is then also handed out to people that do not participate in the experiment themselves. Through its analysis, this questionnaire becomes a mechanism that generates thoughts and design results for the space and is created for a primal, initial understanding of the answers, visual and design approaches (small models, sketches, 3D and drawings).

 Through the investigation and the data drawn from the first part of the work, the decision is made for a design attempt at a realistic level. The city selected for hosting the design proposal is the city of Ioannina. Through on-site observation, it is understood that in parts of the historic center there are existing plots that bear fragments of the old city, and remain unused due to the complex institutional framework. Based on this, a strategy proposal is organized for the re-activation of these old moments of the city, their “opening” and their repossesion as public spaces with their rightful place back inside the city. Three different plots are selected on Anexartisias Street and its continuation, Pavlou Mela. Elements of the plots’ old life are visible throughout. Based on these remains, an attempt at recognizing and identifying the old functions on the plot is made, and with the help of previous research, a design proposal is crafted for each of the three selected spots. The plots are Stoa Alieos, Hani Maneka and the Nouli Mansion, for which three different parks are designed.

Supervisor: Gavrilou Evelyn

Reference Number: 927

 The intervention area is Perama Attica, a suburb of Piraeus. This is a bankrupt municipality in a state of abandonment with problems both socially and environmental. The place is famous for its artisans and craftsmen his workers, since they are counted as the main subjects, while the women come faced with a high rate of unemployment due to the lack of jobs and the placing them in the invisible labor of the household and children. AmaFem aims to integrate the gender dimension in urban planning and in the restoration of public spaces taking into account the experience of women, children and the elderly. Following a strategy of equality of accessibility, mobility and safety are prioritized public facilities. Emphasis is placed on areas such as education, health care and childcare.

Supervisor: Micocci Fabiano

Reference Number: 977

 The utilization of the Saronic coastline was part of the development of tourism in Greece’s post-war era. The coast’s design started during the mid fifties. Two decades later,  Saronic’s seashore has been turned into organized coasts with all the conveniences that the modernism movement suggested. One of the shores created, was Voula’s second shore. For a while, it was a well liked destination, but eventually abounded. Concrete masses and uncontrollable herbage have created a peculiar park. This image, along with the distinct usage of the buildings of this “60’s shore” was the source of inspiration for this project that suggests the exploitation of this coast and sets the question of what the summer dream of Athenians may be;

Supervisor: Paniyiris Costis

Reference Number: 930

 The coastal front of the city centre of Salamis is a key point of the island, where the public green areas are limited and incomplete, while such spaces are completely absent from the central city of the island. The area consists of various facilities and spaces (sports facilities, fish market, squares, etc.), but their lack of design results in the decline of the coastal front, with poor facilities that do not meet the standards and with small green areas that are not used by the residents.

 The new masterplan will include new facilities which will be part of a properly designed public space for greenery and relaxation. The creation of these spaces is intended to enable its users to interact with all the available facilities during their journey, something that could potentially lead to an increased interest in sports. Additionally, it is intended for the coastal front to act as a filter that reconnects the city area with the sea landscape and that significantly improves the quality of life of the island’s residents and visitors.

Supervisor: Mitroulias Giorgos

Reference Number: 949

 Volos is a city inextricably linked to the sea with its center developing on the coastal front. Following the coastline and looking towards the Pagasitic Gulf you will see sailing boats, fishing boats and athletes who train in various seaports. These images in combination with the tradition of the city in navigation but also with personal experiences and memories from the sea, were key elements for the choice of the topic of my dissertation.

 The main theme of the composition is the redesign of the naval group of Volos but also of the surrounding area, in the coastal area of Agios Konstantinos. The new proposal includes the creation of functional spaces for the athletes of sailing, rowing and canoe-kayaking and redesign of the area of Agios Konstantinos. The main objective of the study is to investigate the operations of the Nautical Club of Volos and Argonauts and the connection of life in the city with life at sea by integrating the sports facilities in a single public space, which will operate throughout the day and will coexist various social activities, which will contribute to the dissemination of sports education.
 

Supervisor: Stylidis Iordanis

Reference Number: 926

The current thesis examines the recovery of the city's natural landscape. The main issue is the transformation of an urban area into a naturally changing environment that will act as a living organism in the metropolis through building demolition and recycling process.

Building waste is being managed differently, according to a process that is closely related to the notion of sustainable development. It is intended to build an C&D materials (construction excavation and demolition recycling) factory in a setting where the ideas of recycling, reuse, and recovery are frequently addressed and taught. It is situated in the Rizoupolis neighborhood of Athens, precisely on the site where the renowned Columbia factory formerly stood. The recycling factory no longer falls inside an exclusion zone.

The vibration screens, which are visible from both the site and the city, are simultaneously emptying of the recycled materials. The factory shapes the new soils using the sifting method in order to recycle building materials.

As urban factors of the city (Fatti urbani - Aldo Rossi), the Columbia building and the entrance are kept in place to house laboratories in close proximity to the new structure and the brand-new, constantly-changing three-level topography.

The natural environment, urban infrastructure, vegetation, insects, and birds are regarded as layers of the site. The aim is to connect the natural and the urban environment as a unique ecosystem.

Supervisor: Mitroulias Giorgos

Reference Number: 952