The thesis concerns the restoration of the Valtsanis Mill, located at the entrance of western Thessaloniki. It is negotiating the reuse of a historic industrial building in the city with the aim of reintegrating it and upgrading the area. The new use to be given is a house ofradio with a sonic garden, dedicated to the news practices of radio and its use for artists production and research.
The building program is divided into two zones. The first zone concerns the first two levels of the excisting stone building, where there will be an event hall open to the public. This hall can accommodate events as small music concerts but also conferences and presentations. The second zone concerns the remaining four floors of the building. These floors contain two types of radio studios, administrative offices and a tower with podcast rooms on the northwest side of the building.
The materials used for the composition combine the stone shell of the building with metal and wood.
An interactive park with paths, green spaces, water features and acoustic interactive sculptures was designed around the building. The outdoor space includes a performance and presentation space, acoustic interactive sculptures, a resting area with canteens and green space for kids to play. The water elements include a well, a fountain in the form of a waterfall and large areas of fog generation to create a pleasant microclimate.
In the northwest part of the site, there are (26) car parking spaces for the exclusive use of guests and employees of the building.