Emerged as a response to the devastating floods in Volos in September 2023. The project is based on the idea of the river as a crack within the urban fabric—a dynamic line that carries tension and enables the release of water. The Krafsidonas and Anavros rivers are identified as the proposal’s "ground zero" points, as bridge structures that acted as blockages and accumulation sites for debris caused flooding during both past and recent events.
The intervention is structured as a dual system of aboveground and underground pedestrian pathways connecting the two rivers, utilizing existing pedestrian streets and enhancing the relationship between humans and water. Each pathway is selected based on its location, elevation, and entry point density, and is redesigned according to an algorithm that determines materials, layout, rainwater collection, and the placement of light wells.
At the core of the proposal lies the concept of observing the water phenomenon through towers positioned at strategic points. Simultaneously, new public spaces are created around the light wells, aiming to connect everyday life with the natural flow of water. A key example is the Gerasimos Vokas pedestrian street, where a hybrid building is designed with a tower embedded in the riverbed and an underground path allowing for both water and pedestrian circulation to be seamlessly integrated into the urban landscape.
The project ultimately seeks to offer a repeatable model of urban intervention for areas facing similar flood-related threats.