D2-T2 tsironi – CHAMELEON Design statement Staircases , an archetypical symbol of transition , connectivity and change of level have always been an important structure in human settlements . The original conceptual idea formed by nature itself , passed into art and religion and evolved along the way incorporating technological developments.For the ancient Inkas temples ,the classical antiquity ,the medieval tower staircases and the renaissance elaborate artworks, the strong symbolism of stairs refers to enlightment, emotional and spiritual journeys , mystical transitions as they wind downwards and upwards .An evolution in materiality , design and technology lead from the stone steps of Petra , Jordan and La Scalinata , the marble Spanish Steps of Rome,Italy to the minimalistic floating steps of today.The rapidly aging European population is forced to deal with the issues that are connected with climbing steps forming an alliance with Design and Technology . The Extra-ordinary Staircase , a humble amphitheatrical staircase that channels the urban density into the aethereal sea scape , connecting the man-made with the natural , the public with the private , the intense with the tranquil . As a chameleon uses its hamble structure to evolve to the idea of transition to the liquid, the tranquil, to endless , to an ethereal state …. The values of the Staircase symbolism and the notion of transition and connectivity stand out in the Stair-Place Site , a quiet island that stands empty and deserted between the city and the sea . Spatial and social relationships are observed while researching a precious piece of land that patiently awaits its re-development. Right in the centre of Glyfada , nobody seems to be aware of its existence . As a chameleon changes its practical existence from a square , to aparking lot , to a dog walking park , to anything…
Task 1- The extraordinary staircase https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=rP5MLeXDs2M
The Building, embodying sustainable Design and Technology values , will form a decompression tank , a safe passage to tranquility , an experiential vessel of light and images , sounds and textures . As a chameleon will follow the
An amphitheater that links: urban / seascape dense urban environment / tranquility noisy / quiet public / private high / low ground / water
seasons , the night and day , the multitude of visitors and residents needs , a wish upon the rainbow pot ….
Tranquility
The Extra-ordinary Staircase = an element of transition The Extra-ordinary Staircase = a construction as a product of intellect The Extra-ordinary Staircase = a symbolic construction
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