Transformation of Ladopoulos Factory, 1st Prize

The proposal presents a holistic vision for the utilization of the former Ladopoulos paper mill complex, taking on the challenge of re-interpreting the existing facilities and reconnecting the neighborhood with the sea. It was awarded 1st Prize in the architectural competition, organized by the Regional Development Fund of Western Greece

Through a future-proof phasing development, a lively condenser of mobility and activities is created, which facilitates the uses of central administration, cultural center, kindergarten, fab-lab workshops, public spaces and more.

The design attempts to solve the condition of disintegration, through strategic demolitions, by creating open spaces and streams, which interlace the building ensemble with the surrounding urban fabric.

The East-West orientation, which coincides with the paper production line in the former factory, formed a master plan which highlights the industrial character of the complex. Benefiting from its strategic position, opposite the new port, the complex will function as a foyer of the city in direct relation to the center and the educational institutions of Patras.