IKLAINA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

P H A S E 2 : r e s e a r c h + s i t e a n a l y s i s + d e s i g n s y n t h e s i s In collaboration with Mirella Garcia, Arely Lopez & Jamie Mitchell

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The project task is to develop an archaeological park for the excavation at Iklaina, Greece. The essential elements of the design must support the theories of place. The challenge of the site is to design with minimal intervention while addressing the

programming elements required; entry road, wall and entry gate, parking/ drop-off, interpretive/ visitor area, collection, outdoor lab, and storage for excavation tools.

The concept of the design for the Iklaina Archaeological site is “duality”. Opposing forces; visitors vs staff; formal vs informal; organic vs geometric; voids vs solids; and traditional vs contemporary. The elevated decking functions as the predominant

interpretive area where people may observe the excavations, learning about the history and ancient archaeological finds that were discovered there including the eariliest state record from the Greek Mainland. The polycarbonate and photovoltaic panel

shading system dominating the upper layer of the site allows diffused light and protects the excavation from weather constraints such as wind and rain. This unique contemporary site plan is designed to captivate both tourists and villagers to its

secluded location. .

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