Spiros Papadopoulos Studio

Residence In Ancient Korinthos

Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis

RESIDENCE IN ANCIENT KORINTHOS

Spiros Papadopoulos Studio

COLLABORATORS
Efi Mantzari, Nansy Gousiaki, Stefanos Papadatos, Giorgos Iliadis, Antonis Bezes

STRUCTURE
SPITI ABEE

CONTRACTOR
SPITI ABEE

PROJECT LEADER
Spiros Papadopoulos

BUILDING PHYSICS
Aris Tsagrasoulis

PHOTOGRAPHS
Charalampos Louizidis

AREA
210 m²

YEAR
2008

LOCATION
Ancient Corinth, Greece

CATEGORY
Houses

Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis

Text description provided by architect.

The residence is located in Ancient Korinthos. Taking into consideration the importance of the broader archaeological area, an excavation of 12x12 meters initially took place in the southern part of the site, determining the opening gestures of the project.

The “spirit” of the excavation, as well as the relationship of the building with the surroundings of historical interest, constitute the key programmatic parameters of the design, at a symbolic and a functional level.

Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis

The main concept includes a square shell in projection, which acts, both as an enclosure of the whole structure, as well as a borderline of the excavation area, functioning as a reminder of its existence. 

Inside this shell the residence is erected as an independent building, which pops up vertically from the ground as a “continuity” of the ancient constructions.

Parallel to that, the southeast part of the excavation is left visible, as a historical evidence of the building continuity through the ages.

Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis

The residence develops at two levels. The elaboration of distinct spaces offers, at the ground level, continuous contact between the internal and external space, while at the upper floor, optional, open or close treatment of view through the perforation of the perimetric shell.

The construction of the building is based on the use of metal frame together with insulating concrete frames, which consist of a double layer of mixed, reinforced spray cement, and a layer of expanded polystyrene in between.

Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis

The system combines minimal air losses, excellent thermal and sound insulation properties along with structural rigidity.

The use of white colour and double-skin wall reduces solar gains during summer, suppressing cooling loads considerably.

Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis

Low angle winter sun shines through the openings, but during summer, the above mentioned double-skin system forms overhangs, providing shading.


Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis


Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
© Charalampos Louizidis


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East Elevation
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West Elevation
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South Elevation
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North Elevation


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Section 1-1
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Section 2-2
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Section 4-4
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Exploded Axonometric


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Ground Floor Plan
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Excavation Plan
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Upper Floor Plan
Residence In Ancient Korinthos
Site Plan

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