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.