This thesis aims to examine the idea of bathing anthropologically and the relationship of the body with water. Questions arise such as “What is the routine of a person next to and in the water?”, “How does he enter the water?”, “What does he do when he comes out of the water.” The space in which this idea is realized is through the reuse of an abandoned quarry-rock crusher near Kritharia, a coastal town near Volos. More specifically, the space was used by A.G.E.T. to create broken rocks, and they were transported on a ship, which came to the three cement blocks that exist in the sea and went to the A.G.E.T. factory to be converted into cement. In the quarry, three stages of the concept of “taking a bath” take place, starting from the highest point of the area with the private concept of bathing (bathtub-shower), moving to the private-public space for the wider public (swimming pool-baths) and ending in the public domain (sea) For the realization of the work, a recording of my personal experience in the space was made as well as interventions in the space on a 1:1 scale

Keywords: Bath, Reuse, Assemblage, Relaxation, Anthropology

Supervisor: Kotionis Zissis

Reference Number: 1243

 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

Supervisor: Kanarelis Theoklis

Reference Number: 1266

 This diploma thesis examines the adaptive reuse and reactivation of the abandoned Bobolas wing of the Amalia Fleming hospital in Melissia, Attica, and its transformation into a holistic center for accommodation, psychological support, and palliative care. The proposal is based on the need to create spaces that are not intended exclusively for the provision of medical services, but address the overall needs of people suffering from chronic and incurable illnesses, offering an environment of care, safety, and dignified living.

 The aim of the project is to utilize the existing medical infrastructure and architecturally reorganize the spaces in order to support a new model of care that directly combines support, treatment, and the improvement of the quality of life of patients and their companions.The reuse of the hospital building is approached not only in terms of its preservation and utilization, but also as an opportunity to redefine its character. Through the proposed interventions, the project seeks to achieve a transition from the strict and often impersonal image of a hospital to a more familiar, humane, and welcoming environment.

 The project explores the concept of therapeutic architecture and the ways in which spatial design can influence a person’s psychological and physical well-being.Particular emphasis is placed on environmental factors that shape the user experience, such as natural lighting, visual and direct contact with greenery, the quality of indoor and outdoor spaces,privacy, opportunities for social interaction, and the creation of spaces for calm and relief. Architecture is therefore approached as an active part of the care process rather than simply as the physical shells within which care takes place.  At the same time, a new model of functional organization is proposed, incorporating spaces for accommodation, medical care, and psychological support. The different functions are organized in a way that allows private, semi-private, and communal spaces to coexist. In this way, patients are given the opportunity both to withdraw into privacy and to communicate and interact with others. In addition, the needs of families and companions are taken into consideration, as they constitute an important part of patients’ daily lives and support.

 Another key element of the design approach is the strengthening of the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. The natural environment and greenery are actively integrated into the design as elements that contribute to creating a calmer and more humane atmosphere. Outdoor and semi-outdoor spaces, walking routes and resting areas, as well as visual connections to the natural environment, complement the care spaces by providing different opportunities for staying, walking, and engaging in everyday activities. Ultimately, the proposal seeks to highlight the role of architecture as a tool for care and social support, creating an environment in which space contributes to patients’ sense of calm, safety, and improved quality of life. Through the reuse of the existing building, the project aims to create a structure with a more human character, primarily focused on people and their individual needs.

Keywords: therapeutic architecture, biophilic design, well-being, human-centered design, quality of life

Supervisor: Trova Vasso

Reference Number: 1265

 This thesis investigates the potential conversion of the Xenia Akronafplia Hotel into an Accommodation Facility for Patients Requiring Chronic Hemodialysis, seeking to combine the preservation and enhancement of its architectural identity with the specialized requirements of a contemporary healthcare hospitality building.

A comprehensive architectural proposal is developed, focusing on the following key objectives:

• Analysis of the existing Xenia Akronafplia building;
• Documentation of the facility’s operational requirements; and
• Development and evaluation of the final architectural proposal.

 Methodologically, qualitative and historical research approaches were employed through an extensive literature review of both Greek and international sources. Research methods included on-site inspection, field investigation, and photographic documentation of the existing building, as well as a visit to the Hemodialysis Department of IASO Medical Athens S.A. – Daphne Clinic, where medical, nursing, administrative, and technical information was collected. Data processing and design development were carried out using CAD software and three-dimensional modeling tools.

 The theoretical part of the thesis presents, through a literature review, the definition of Medical Tourism, the history of Medical Tourism in Greece from antiquity to the present day, and highlights Chronic Care Medical Tourism in relation to architecture and the design of healthcare and hospitality facilities. Chronic Hemodialysis Units are briefly presented, including their definition, building program requirements, and electromechanical infrastructure specifications. Furthermore, the literature review examines the potential for adaptive reuse, accessibility, and the design of accommodation facilities for chronic care patients. The role and importance of the Social Community Clinic are also discussed.

 The special part of the thesis initially presents the Xenia Program in Greece and provides a building typology description. Finally, the architectural proposal for the adaptive reuse of the Akronafplia Hotel is presented, including the design concept, master plan, circulation system, room redesign, hemodialysis unit, landscape design, and bioclimatic strategy across all building levels (Basement, Ground Floor, Mezzanine, First Floor, and Second Floor).

 The thesis concludes with findings and recommendations for the further development and evolution of the proposed research and architectural design.

Keywords: Adaptive Reuse, Chronic Care Medical Tourism, Hemodialysis, Healing Architecture, Architectural Design Proposal

Supervisor: Kosma Anthi

Reference Number: 1246

 The following thesis focuses on the landscape regeneration of Central Square and Agora Square in the city of Karditsa, aiming to create a resilient and sustainable public space that reconnects residents and visitors with the natural environment and the city’s historical identity. The proposal arose in response to the flooding that has affected the area in recent years, combined with the fragmentary interventions observed in the urban center, the high percentages of hard, impermeable surfaces, and the intense heat stress during the summer months.

 The design approach draws morphological and conceptual elements from the rural landscape of the Thessalian plain, transferring its imprint into the urban fabric. The agricultural plots are transformed into green islands, pathways, and rest areas, while the river is converted into a linear bioswale with rain gardens that collect and manage stormwater. This water route begins at Agora Square, passes through Central Square, and ends at Pausilipo, the city’s park, forming a network of natural water management within the public space.

 At the same time, the highlighting of historic buildings along the route activates the collective memory and identity of Karditsa, transforming the public space as a whole into a realm of experience, strolls, and collective coexistence.
 

Keywords: urban center, public squares, agricultural landscape, stormwater management, linear rain garden

Supervisors: Kosma Anthi, Kouzoupi Aspassia

Reference Number: 1254

 This thesis explores the possibilities for the adaptive reuse of the Allatini Mills industrial complex in Thessaloniki, with the aim of transforming it into an active nucleus of cultural production and social interaction. Focusing on the principles of participatory design, the study examines how the active involvement of the local community and cultural stakeholders can serve as a decisive factor in the successful revitalization of a historic, abandoned landscape. The theoretical framework is grounded in the connection between industrial heritage and the processes of collective design and cultural regeneration. The methodology is based on qualitative research techniques - interviews, workshops, and dialogues with cultural organizations, educational institutions, and the city's creative networks - with the purpose of documenting their actual spatial needs and priorities. The proposed adaptive reuse strategy seeks to create a multifunctional ensemble of cultural infrastructures within the complex, capable of strengthening the local cultural fabric and reconnecting the community with a historic site that had remained dormant for decades. Overall, the dissertation highlights the importance of the participatory process as a tool for the sustainable reuse of industrial heritage, underscoring that design acquires meaningful social impact only when it is grounded in the needs and the collective will of citizens.

Key words: Participation, Parks, Sustainability, Action, Community

Supervisor: Micocci Fabiano

Reference Number: 1235

 This synthesis concerns the regeneration of the Evosmos Intersection of Thessaloniki and its redesign with the aim of increasing traffic from the surrounding area, increasing urban greenery and creating a pole of attraction for children - students of the neighboring primary schools in their first contact with urban crops.

 The reason why this landmark was chosen for regeneration is that I am also a resident of Evosmos, Thessaloniki and I know firsthand the shortcomings of urban planning regarding shared public spaces, but also certainly my 3-year involvement at a research level and experiential (visits, interviews, on-site autopsies and photographic coverage, etc.) for the completion of my research work entitled "Urban Cultivations in Thessaloniki - Per.ka/Kipos 3" which was presented at the University of Thessaly, at the Department of Architecture of the Polytechnic School in July 2024.

 The purpose of the design is to raise awareness and knowledge of city residents towards urban cultivations, the recreational activities that arise with the contact with nature that they introduce, but also the social and environmental lessons that can appear to users at first sight. priority to children who at this age are shaping their urban identity. The design includes walking routes and stops between gently structured urban crops at the Evosmos Junction, gardens specially designed for children and for school visits, stops with benches, a refreshment bar with indoor and outdoor seating, shelters. and redesign of the steps on the south side for small outdoor events, as well as redesign of the existing bus stops for the uniformity of the structures and types of this multi-building project. The existing trees were preserved and new ones were planted, with the aim of highlighting the urban greenery in combination with the urban crops at this spatial point.

 The implementation of this project, which still remains at the level of a diploma thesis, is to increase the quality of life of residents with the multiple incentives that the existence of urban crops provides within the urban fabric.

KEYWORDS

Urban farming, urban gardens, urban green, Evosmos junction, Thessaloniki.

Supervisor: Trova Vasso

Reference Number: 1195

 This thesis proposes the creation of a public vocational training and lifelong learning center dedicated to Agricultural Development and Innovation in Aridaia. The region of Aridaia serves as a strategic hub for intense agricultural activity within the Municipality of Almopia. However, the lack of specialized, modern technical knowledge and the necessity to adapt to new technologies hinder the full development of the primary sector. The establishment of this public facility aims to upgrade agricultural education by offering targeted theoretical and practical training to vocational students, young farmers, and local producers. Concurrently, the center operates as an open social and educational hub for the wider community, hosting participatory workshops, training seminars, and public awareness initiatives. By bridging applied knowledge with production, the proposal seeks to boost the local economy, retain the youth population in rural areas, and facilitate a smooth transition of local agriculture toward sustainable practices in the face of the climate crisis. Ultimately, the architectural proposal attempts to transform Aridaia into a modern, accessible, and outward-looking hub that responds directly to the everyday needs of the region.

Keywords: 

Agricultural Economy, Sustainability, Vocational Training Center, Lifelong Learning Center, Primary Sector

Supervisor: Symeonidou Ioanna

Reference Number: 1237