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Ana João Sá, Sara Martins
The Ionian Islands are located to the west of the mainland of Greece. It's a group of several islands, among them Corfu, Paxi, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Ithaki, Zakynthos and Kythira, being these the main ones.
The main element that stands out in this set is the sea, element that is studied with more attention throughout this project and that brings us to the focus of the same.
The research begins with the study of the interaction of the islands with the sea and with the coast, thus discovering the different problems that are created in the Ionian Sea, more specifically in the circle that forms between Lefkada and Kefalonia and the coast of Greece, as the traffic and abundance of boats in this area.
The project aims at an attempt to solve these problems with the creation of punctual structures, in critical areas, for the aid of sailling boats. The creation of small floating areas in which several vessels can dock and enjoy electricity, fresh water supply or joint leisure zones.
These leisure zones are defined by underwater observatories, water sports and sport fishing, as well as areas dedicated to relaxation and landscape observation.
The question of sustainability emerges as a design principle in which these structures contribute to increasing the use of renewable energies for the supply of vessels.
The location of these four floating structures, modular in character, takes advantage of pre-existing structures with an unofficial character, which also function as an extension of the boats at sea.
Sustainable Hubs
The project aims at an attempt to solve these problems with the creation of punctual structures, in critical areas, for the aid of sailling boats. The creation of small floating areas in which several vessels can dock and enjoy electricity, fresh water supply or joint leisure zones.
These leisure zones are defined by underwater observatories, water sports and sport fishing, as well as areas dedicated to relaxation and landscape observation.
The question of sustainability emerges as a design principle in which these structures contribute to increasing the use of renewable energies for the supply of vessels.
The location of these four floating structures, modular in character, takes advantage of pre-existing structures with an unofficial character, which also function as an extension of the boats at sea.
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