Article source: FParchitect

The Prototype Center of Alternative Alpine Tourism, located in Lake Springs Aoou Metsovo, is designed to give a boost and a new market in tourism, both as regards quality of services provided, and the variety of options. It is a center that can meet and reconcile the needs for recreation and relaxation (hotel unit – bungalow, restaurant, pool building) with the sport (sports center, boats port) and culture (convention center). These uses and the way their organization, make the band a unit that can operate autonomously, as is 20 km from the town of Metsovo. The composition blends with the natural environment, which is particularly beautiful, and topography, not by challenging existing habitats (forest, lake). For this reason,are been used principles and technologies of energy and bioclimatic design such as green roofs, the use of photovoltaic (main roof, blinds) and geothermal energy. Finally, the extensive use of materials such as wood, stone and glass contribute to reconciliation between the Centre and its environment.

Image Courtesy © FParchitect

• Architects: FParchitect
• Project: PROTOTYPE CENTER OF ALTERNATIVE ALPINE TOURISM
• Location: Metsovo – Greece – Aoos Srings Lake
• Software used: Autocad Architecture, 3dstudio max, Maxwellrender, Adobe Illustrator
• Study: Filippos Plataris – Architect
• Status: Architectural project
• Building Surface: 6275.65 sq.m.
• Year: 2010

(more…)