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Combining two different functions, that of an elementary school and a small commercial space, the aim of this design was to create a guarded space in the center of the plot, placing the built volume on its perimeter. The organic, curved shape of the yard creates a playful, “child-friendly“ space. The roof unifies all the spaces underneath and follows the incline of Lycabettus hill.
Classrooms surround the internal yard, which is a critical meeting and playing point for students. The library and auditorium are located on the turning points of the building -the “joints”, and are distinct, as they pop out from the curved roof. These spaces have separate entrances to be accessible to the community. Commercial uses are separated from those of the school by using different levels for each function. The interior is organized with a 10 meter-grid, which also defines the placement of structural elements.