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Design & Development

H34 apartments in Athens

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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

  • Understanding the current real estate market with interviews and workshops with developers, real estate agents and authorities. 

  • Qualitative research on sustainability concepts and systems.

  • Competitive Landscape on property typologies.

PHASE II

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

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  • Plot requirements

  • Building regulations

  • Devise Solution

  • Ideation

  • Break Down Elements

  • User Flow Diagrams 

  • Concept Testing VR Presentations

  • Prototype Testing

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PHASE III

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 

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  • Workshops with engineers, developers & authorities.

  • Cost analysis and construction timeline

  • Construction Strategy

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From Design to Construction
© 2022 / 2023 By Maria Kaliora
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