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A R C H I T E C T U R A L P O R T F O L I O X e n i a R o k k o u S e l e c t e d w o r k s 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 6
C O N T E N T S 0 1. F r o m i n d u s t r y t o f a s h i o n : R e p u r p o s i n g t a n n e r i e s i n T a b a k a r i a , A g i a K y r i a k i 0 2. S t e l l a r D o m e 0 3. S m a l l g u e s t h o u s e 0 4. M e d i t e r r a n e a n P a r k i n C h a n i a
0 1. F R O M I N D U S T R Y T O F A S H I O N : R E P U R P O S I N G T A N N E R I E S I N T A B A K A R I A , A G I A K Y R I A K I Undergraduate Thesis The subject of this study is the adaptive reuse of the tanneries in Agia Kyriaki, Halepa, Chania. The design aims to reinterpret the area’s industrial heritage and transform it into a destination for fashion and design, while simultaneously enhancing the potential of the coastal waterfront. The decision to use the existing tannery structures as the basis for the design stems from their potential to preserve the site’s historical identity. The buildings are retained and adapted to accommodate new interior functions related to clothing design and production. The overall design seeks to create a multifaceted space for creativity and public use, establishing the area as a point of reference for the local community. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 30
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S e c t i o n B - B V i e w f r o m t h e s e a S e c t i o n A - A
0 2. S T E L L A R D O M E Entry in the Tiny House 2024 competition organised by Volume Zero magazine The concept and design of the house draw inspiration from the typology of a star observatory, featuring a dome-shaped structure with a retractable roof as the defining element of its design. The design prioritizes a versatile roof mechanism, allowing it to open in any direction to meet the client’s needs for specific astronomical observations. The chosen materials emphasize a lightweight construction and aim to minimize the environmental impact.
S e c t i o n A - A F l o o r p l a n 5 6 1 4 3 2 m 1. Entrance 2. Working space 3. Dining / Cooking area 4. Relax space 5. Bed 6. Bathroom Outer ring Inner ring Cage: to hold the balls into place Lid: to hold the rings into place Balls: Metal balls designed to minimize friction and allow smooth rotation of the metal arched pipes A l t e r a t i o n C o n s t r u c t i o n D e t a i l s Collecting water as it flows down the fabric of the dome, guiding it through designed floor openings and channeling it into a water tank via a connected pipeline. A construction detail of the rails containing the stainless steel wheels supporting the dome structure................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E x p l o d e d A x o n o m e t r i c
0 3. S M A L L G U E S T H O U S E Compulsory elective course: Small-scale and object architecture It is intended to accommodate two people – researchers, PhD candidates, guest speakers, etc. – on the campus of the Technical University of Crete. It consists of a raised ground floor with a total area of 20 square metres and a maximum height of 4.5 metres. It is a lightweight structure whose framework comprises a combination of metal and timber. The shell is clad with lightweight dry-construction elements and trapezoidal sheet metal on the roof. The furniture and fittings are custom-made from non-adhesive timber with metal fittings. The chairs and light fittings are manufactured products.
1. Trapezoidal galvanised sheet metal 2. Marine-grade plywood 3. Metal frame 4. 80 mm thermal insulation 5. External cladding battens 6. Cedar planks 7. Double glazing 8. Metal window and door frames 9. Hollow beams 10. ConcreteF l o o r p l a n S e c t i o n 1 - 1 V i e w s
0 4. M E D I T E R R A N E A N P A R K I N C H A N I A Compulsory course: Landscape design The design brief for the landscape architecture module was to address the management of the urban void between the historic centre of Chania and the Nea Chora neighbourhood. This void is the western moat of the Venetian walls, which, due to the significant difference in elevation, has created a stark and awkward boundary between the old and new towns. With this in mind, the primary aim of our design was to bridge this gap by installing vertical connections at key points. Through the use of landings, these vertical circulation routes also serve as viewing platforms. The key points that served as the starting point for the installation of vertical connections were the existing cultural kiosk on top of the wall and the end of the road connecting the moat to the ABEA site. In terms of land use, the area is divided into five sub-areas: the coastline, event spaces, cultivated areas – an exploration garden, a central square with a café and a cultural space, and a relaxation park. These uses encourage interaction with the natural environment and are designed to cater for all users throughout the day. Starting from the shopping street to the south and ending at the coast, a single main route is created that runs through the entire park, connecting all the area’s landmarks along the way via curved paths. This main route caters for walkers and cyclists, whilst dirt tracks and wooden walkways are created for individual short routes as required. The end result is a gentle intervention that respects the landscape whilst also having a supra-local character.
T h e a t e r s e c t i o n T h e a t e r p l a n S e c t i o n o f t h e c e n t r a l s q u a r e – c a f é C e n t r a l s q u a r e – c a f é p l a n U s e s P l a n t i n g S o l a r e x p o s u r e Basic route Shade Exploration route Hard flooring Relaxation Soft flooring
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