Design & Development
H34 apartments in Athens


Our team was asked to design 4 independent apartments on a n a 700m² plot near the seaside of Athens.An A+ energy class building which is based on bioclimatic concepts and eco technologies such as geothermal heating, solar panels, and rain water collecting systems.
Team: Pavlos Chatziagelidis, Maria Kaliora, Ioannis Zacharopoulos, Dimitra Chatzopoulou, Christina Papadopoulou
ROLE
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UX Researcher,
Concept Architect​
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TOOLS
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Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign,
Autocad, Rhino, V Ray,
Workshop Facilitation
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DURATION
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2 years in 2014
at 314 architecture studio, Athens
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DESIGN PROCESS
PHASE I
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY
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Research Framework & Timeline
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Understanding the current real estate market with interviews and workshops with developers, real estate agents and authorities.
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Qualitative research on sustainability concepts and systems.
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Competitive Landscape on property typologies.
PHASE II
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
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Plot requirements
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Building regulations
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Devise Solution
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Ideation
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Break Down Elements
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User Flow Diagrams
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Concept Testing VR Presentations
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Prototype Testing
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PHASE III
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
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Workshops with engineers, developers & authorities.
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Cost analysis and construction timeline
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Construction Strategy
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