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Located in Athens, Micromega’s design for the new Public Power Corporation HQ has been selected as a winning proposal. The project aims not only to emphasize the company’s character but also to integrate the public through an urban park and the ground floor structure.
Situated on the former site of a steam-powered station the new Public Power Corporation is set to become the upcoming contemporary landmark for the city.
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Micromega’s main focus is to create an architecture that ignites environmental awareness and promotes the use of clean energy to the public. The Athens-base firm achieved this using three main zones in the winning proposal which show the renewable sources used by the Public Power Corporation, which are sun, wind, and water.
Named the “topoi”, these three main spaces are the”Air Garden”, the “Sun Path” and the “Plaza of Water”. The “Sun Path” is a linear canopy covered with photovoltaic panels that are the main source of renewable energy for the urban park in front of the Public Power Company. While the “Plaza of Water” consists of a shallow pond that acts as a natural cooling method through convection. This space is also used as a public lounge.
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Finally, the”Air Garden” is located in the northern section of the part and includes a large amphitheater for company meetings, events, and even performances. As the name suggests, the air flow makes it’s way from the north to the plaza after being filtered by wheat plants.
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Additionally, the building is conceived as 3 forms which refer to the architectural language of the old building complex where the central core emphasizes the entrance. Responding to the climate and the challenging Mediterranean sun, the exterior is covered by shading filters that allow indirect light.
Courtesy of Micromega
Founded in 2015 Micromega Architecture and Strategies is an award-winning architectural office, which works on architectural design projects, urban design projects, urban development projects and territorial management.
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