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Plinthos Pavilion by mab architects Published at a+u magazine

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design by mab architects

Concept:

Clay brick has been one of the most commonly used building materials, which exists for thousands of years. It has always been a symbol for solidity and reliability, for human scale, and in many cases it has also been admired for its sensual qualities. With plinthos pavilion we want to explore these same characteristics and add another quality – transparency, something that is normally not associated with clay brick. 21816 bricks are used to build a continuous floor and walls. Usually hidden perforated sides of the bricks are exposed thus creating permeable surface, which allow the flow of air, light and sound.

Interactivity:

Plinthos pavilion is a room that breathes. Visual transparency created by the perforated brick wall, becomes the channel of interaction between the visitors and the structure. A constant background sound-scape and an expanding RGB light communicate through the wall, transforming the structure into a living organism in which the visitor is completely involved.

The interactive mechanisms are engaged by touching or shaking stem light fittings installed in the floor. A camera records the movement of these fittings and transmits it to a computer. The computer transforms the visual signal into frequencies and finally translates them into a visual and audio installation. Each of the stem light fittings triggers a distinctive interplay of sounds recorded from the pavilion construction phase and affect the colour changing lighting performance. This generates layering of interweaving media reactions that engulfs the visitor from multiple directions and let him/her become the performer and the observer at the same time.

Plinthos pavilion is a multi-sensorial experience. It binds the tactile emotion of the rough brick surface, as a memory of ancient construction, with new technologies which stimulate the sense of the passing of time, relating the past with the future.

www.mabarchitects.com

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Two extraordinary small hotels at the historical center of Rethimnon | Crete by Hotel Brain

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:10:20 +0000

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Idyllically situated in the historical town of Rethymno the sublime Rimondi Estate hotel offers a unique combination of old world charm and exceptional modern facilities and services. Embracing the magic of its surroundings the Rimondi Estate upscale hotel with luxury facilities in Crete offers a haven of luxury and timeless refinement in the heart of Rethymno town in the captivating island of Crete.

: The Rimondi Estate

The Rimondi Estate

Palazzo Rimondi

Andronis Luxury Suites | Oia | Santorini

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:53:25 +0000

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Andronis Luxury Suites | Great Hotel | Great Location

styling by costas zissis

models : lena tzitzivacos | nikos liakakos

Homeric Poems | Santorini Island

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:24:38 +0000

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Clinging to the Firostefani cliff on the Greek island of Santorini, the Homeric Poems gazes over the famed caldera and out across the Aegean Sea.The spectacular setting is matched only be the unique living spaces inside the hotel, where comfort and style converge to create opulent dwellings literally carved into the cliff face.

for more, visit www.homericpoems.gr

“Wedding moments” photo shoot at Thermes Luxury Villas.

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:41:44 +0000

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Wedding photo-shoot in a unique place.

At Thermes Luxury Villas in santorini Island,Cyclades,Greece took place our new photo-shoot for Aqua Vista Hotels.

This brand new villas with private pools, breathtaking views and an ubsolutely unique chapel on the Caldera’s cliff.

The following photos are a very small sample of our work.

Alina,Katerina,Panos and George thanks for your help,your support and all the arrangement in those three difficult days.

Photography by Christos Drazos
Styling by D. Gramatikogiannis
Agency : Action Management
Models : Taylor McKay & Odysseas Karoussis

PS.Of course thanks to my good friend George Pahountis for the advices about the wedding shots.

Wedding shot at traditional chapel in front of Thermes Luxury Villas.

Wedding shot at Thermes Luxury Villas.

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