Project Details
Date: August 15, 2021
Project Owner: Municipality of Minoa Pediada Crete
Project design: 2020 (under construction)
The redevelopment of the Town hall square in Arkalochori consists of a new multi use open space with a playground, a business kiosk and a small amphitheater. The square connects the surrounding buildings (the Town Hall, a school and a church) while promoting the principles of sustainable mobility with an emphasis on the unobstructed access for everyone. Bioclimatic upgrade is achieved by increasing shaded areas , the use of innovative materials and new urban infrastructure. It is also important the area proximity to an important archeological site that has imposed the use of specific construction materials.