Thursday, June 21, 2012

Averof Building Peristyle



A panorama consisting of 270 Mega pixels: The Averof Building of the National Technical University of Athens, that houses the School of Architecture. The Averof is one of the most important and elegant buildings of the Athenian Neoclassical period, located in the center of the city and was designed by Lyssandros Kaftantzoglou as an educational edifice. The initial plan was prepared in 1859,the study was completed in1861, and the foundation was in 1862.

After its completion in 1878, the building was in continuous use for more than 125 years. It reached a deteriorating state and was eventually in great need of restoration and modernisation in order to continue operating as an educational establishment. The conservation project, namely for the Averof to be used again as an educational building, lasted about 5 years and the building became operative in the beginning of 2010.

Today there are graffitis on the walls of the facade and slogans written on the columns, signs of the economic crisis and the decline of the Greek educational system.




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Averof Building Peristyle - little planet
Averof Building Peristyle - little planet
Averof Building Peristyle - little planet
Averof Building Peristyle







Friday, June 8, 2012

Academy Of Athens



The main building of the Academy is a neoclassical building and part of the so-called "Neoclassical Trilogy" of the city of Athens.
The building consists of a central part with two wings, and displays characteristics of the Ionian rhythm.
Its central part is designed along the lines of an amphiprostyle temple.
On either side of the building's facade there are two statues: On the right that of Apollo the guitar-player (3.71 m. high), and on the left that of Athina the defender (4.11 m. high).
In the forecourt to the entrance (in the foreground of the panoramic picture), there are two more statues (2.40 m. high), both seated; on the left that of Plato and on the right that of Socrates.
It is generally acknowledged by both Greek and foreign experts that the building of the Academy of Athens constitutes one of the most exquisite neoclassical buildings worldwide.




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Academy of Athens little planet view


Academy Of Athens

Academy of Athens little planet view




Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Prytaneum of Athens University

The main building of the University consists of a group of buildings forming a double "T", with two symmetrical courtyards. The facade has strictly symmetrical characteristics, with a covered entrance and columns, which complement the entrance of the building. The bases of columns and the capitals of the entrance are perfect replicas of the respective parties to the Propylaea of the Acropolis. The outside statues complete the composition of the entrance. The building is now used as headquarters of the University of Athens, housing the offices of Dean, the Procedural Department and Hall for the official celebrations / ceremonies.

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Prytaneum of Athens University - little planet view

Prytaneum of Athens University - little planet view





Friday, June 1, 2012

Perama

Perama is located at the westernmost edge of Athens and is 14.7 km away from the city center. The south side of Perama borders the Bay of Keratsini, while the western side faces the waters of the Strait of Salamis. According to the above, the name of Perama is probably due to the position, which is "pass" (Greek: Πέραμα, πέρασμα) from the mainland part of Athens and Piraeus to the island of Salamis. The area is rocky. Indeed, the territory has slopes in some places over 30%. The port city of Perama was once home to a thriving shipbuilding industry, but has seen its fortunes wane over the years as buyers abandoned it for cheaper options outside Greece.

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Perama - little planet view


Perama

Perama - little planet view