The village of
Elounda is one of the largest and most famous resorts of Crete. The aim of this
architectural study is to radically change the current image of the region, so
as to provide a comprehensive set of aesthetic regeneration and meet the needs
of the powerful "Brand Name" of the area that each visitor has in
mind.
The study area
is organized around a central core, the "square - harbour", which
consists of three circular terraces at the same level which embrace the
existing harbour and simultaneously open towards the island of Spinalonga. In
the Southeast, the small square is ideal for organizing events and serving
shops, proposed to create a single roof which "opens" to the small
pier. At the beginning of the pier there is a kiosk for the guests of the
island of Spinalonga, while at the end, they can sit on the specially designed
chaise longue.
The area, west
of the church, consists of three terraces and the renovation of the bell tower
and free access to it is proposed, as it is an observatory with stunning views.
In the northern part of the study area a playground has been created, which is
bordered by a small wooden observatory and a wooden fence consisting of
alternating colored boards. Also proposed is an auditorium that can accommodate
a variety of cultural events and ensures uninterrupted viewing of the entire
region and the island of Spinalonga. The space beneath the auditorium is
ideally used to create an information kiosk, a newsstand and a small café,
while the remaining space is used for storage purposes.
On the first
terrace of the central core, immediately after the memorial, the visitor
encounters a number of organized sheltered tables and chairs which accommodate
the existing stores, the bus and taxis stops and two newsstands. In the west, a
single roof is proposed to be created to accommodate the existing stores, while
planting of greenery will be incorporated on all the proposed roofs. Along the
second terrace of the central core, seating surfaces organized circularly will
be used, alternating with vertical lighting elements. The proposed cycling
routes from Elounda to Plaka and towards the picturesque Upper Elounda also
follow the circular arrangement of the central core.
Water jets in
the sea define the circular shape of the harbour and continue in an opposite
circular array in the northern region towards the island of Spinalonga. Also,
to harmonise the existing restaurant "Vritomartes", the creation of a
glass shell with running water is proposed, creating the sensation of a
waterfall and stressing even more its privileged position in the sea, while the
installation of a wind turbine on the roof, planted with greenery, evokes
images of the traditional windmills of the prefecture of Lasithi and its
production of wind power.
Guestsalongtheway, encounter
smallevents - surprises
which are formedinto
"islands" (circularsurfaces) usingdifferentmaterials (sand, glass, pebbles, plants, etc.),
whichcan also hostartwork. Also
proposed is different seating made of glass and mosaics that create the sense that
the seats have been cut from the floor and are “floating on air”. With even
more of a "playful" atmosphere, visitors can sit and play with the
different levels of a circular seat made of rubber-lined cubes. Finally, the
different paths lead to the pier - a balcony where guests can sit and
contemplate on chaise longue, enjoying the view of the island of Spinalonga.
The new era in
which we live further reinforces the need for appropriation of the shared space
in an attempt to lose the imposed individuality which has characterized us in
recent years, enhancing our natural environment not only on a practical level
but also a picturesque level.

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