Kardamyli is situated in a landscape where the mountain meets the sea. The steep slopes of Mount Taygetos descend towards the Messenian Gulf, shaping a dramatic and rocky terrain characterized by small coves and a dynamic coastline.

 A defining element of this relationship is Kardamyli’s old anchorage, which was historically associated with the area’s maritime, commercial, and defensive life. During the Venetian period, the natural bay provided safe shelter for vessels, while the Old Customs House and the Dimitreon Watchtower constituted important elements of its operation. Today, the anchorage has lost its commercial role, while retaining its maritime character as a place for small boats and fishing vessels, as well as a space for recreation and water-based activities.

 The intention of this diploma thesis is to create a continuous coastal route for movement, pause, and recreation, connecting the mountainous landscape with the sea and historical memory with contemporary needs. The natural topography enables the design of a partially subterranean refreshment pavilion, conceived to function as a coastal shelter and a point of encounter. The proposal makes use of the naturalrock and its close relationship with the sea, while drawing elements from both traditional stone architecture and contemporary concrete construction. These elements coexist to form a unified landscape in which nature and human intervention interact and jointly shape the character of the place.

5 Keywords: Landscape, Threshold, Waterfront, Public Space, Connectivity