Domestic scenes in Athens: activating the void in the urban landscape of Exarcheia
This project thoroughly examines the urban landscape of Athens and proposes a new strategy to address the issue of the lack of public spaces in the densely packed city. The scarcity of public spaces in Athens is a critical problem that stems from an urban design that prioritises individualism over c...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis de maestría |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2023 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/398815 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/398815 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | City planning -- Greece -- Athens Public spaces -- Greece -- Athens Urban renewal -- Greece -- Athens domestic exterior urban void public space domesticity network steel structures minimalistic interventions Urbanisme -- Grècia -- Atenes Espais públics -- Grècia -- Atenes Rehabilitació urbana -- Grècia -- Atenes Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Urbanisme::Planejament urbà |
| Sumario: | This project thoroughly examines the urban landscape of Athens and proposes a new strategy to address the issue of the lack of public spaces in the densely packed city. The scarcity of public spaces in Athens is a critical problem that stems from an urban design that prioritises individualism over collectivism. As a result, the city has a fragmented urban environment with no cohesive public spaces or regulations. It is crucial to implement effective planning strategies to reshape the city's urban environment and establish a balance between personal interests and communal needs. This study aims to uncover Athens' public spaces' potential for revitalisation and infusion of new dimensions by examining the cityscape, including the interior part of the blocks and ground- level activities. The design approach focuses on incorporating domesticity into Athens' urban environment. The aim is to transform unused urban spaces into domestic scenes to revitalise and activate these areas throughout the city. These neglected spaces can be transformed into popular hubs and host new activities that integrate the idea of domesticity in the urban landscape. The main strategy is to create a network of domestic exteriors within the blocks that are integrated into the existing network of public spaces. The proposed urban strategy aims to balance private and public, resulting in a cityscape that embraces its diverse architectural heritage, while also promoting communal vitality. Through this research, I hope to establish a comprehensive and academically sound framework for revitalising Athens' urban landscape, redefining its public spaces, and ensuring a sustainable future for the city. |
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