The proposed thesis focuses on the Temple of Apollo Epicurius and the archaeological site at Bassae, Phigalia. Through an investigation of the area's historical past and current condition, a comprehensive design intervention is proposed. This intervention aims to enhance the observer-visitor experience within the site while simultaneously preserving its archaeological integrity. Key elements of this proposal include the design of a museum, which will comprise laboratory and monument conservation units, a ticket office, a gift shop, and exhibition areas featuring an information centre for the archaeological site. More specifically, the museum building will function not only as a repository for selected monumental ensembles but also as a bridge between the detachment and the recontextualisation of the area’s findings. By housing these artefacts within this museum space, the proposal aims to deepen the understanding of the site’s history through the reintegration of its findings in close proximity to the original monument.

Key Words: Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae, Archaeological findings, Contextualization and decontextualization of monuments, Subterranean building, Exhibition space