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Regeneration of Dimosthenis Sotiriou Square, Markopoulo -GR

1st Prize in architectural competition, 1998

Architects: Panos Dragonas, Varvara Christopoulou

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Until the late 1990s, Markopoulo was a junction town between Athens and the coastal zone of Mesogeia. The construction of the new airport, Athens ring-road, and Olympic Equestrian Centre, led to the overall development of the area. The conversion of the rural settlement into a modern urban center took place without addressing the growing needs. Public space was compromised by conflicting programmatic elements (intense traffic nuisance, commerce, entertainment), and was thus unable to serve as a space of meetings and leisure.

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The design proposal aims to create a flexible square capable of adapting to the different demands of the residents. The plan layout restores the connection of the church with public space. The landscaping includes a linear square, measuring 90 X 12 meters, which remains vacant so that it can be used for temporary and improvised events. The linear square is surrounded by inclined surfaces that define transitional spaces and sitting areas.

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The architectural and transportation study was completed in 2002 but was never implemented due to disputes related to the pedestrianization of the town centre.

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Civil engineers: Yorgos Dimos, Paris Patsioras.

Mechanical engineer: Yorgos Prosgolitis.

Transportation engineers: Denco development & engineering consultants.

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