Inhabiting Nature
Kaiafas, Elis, GR
Fotis Ioannis Panagopoulos, Marios Horsch
The Kaiafas complex comprises the Kaiafas Lake, the renowned Thermal Springs, and the Beach, a linear coastline of sand dunes.
The proposed strategy divides the region in three zones: The first zone refers to the coastline. The second, incorporates the railway tracks and the national road. The third zone, includes the lake’s islet, four hotels and their appendices, as well as the Kaiafa Thermal Springs and their infrastructure on the East bank of the lake. The proposed interventions are anticipated to have a minimum impact in response to the importance and vulnerability of the physical environment.
The masterplan redefines the four hotels: two of them will be rebuilt and two fully refurbished, whereas additional thermal baths are introduced. The thermal springs and islet are connected via a new bridge and boat service. The new railway station, following the installation of a second set of fast railway tracks, will improve connectivity and accessibility to the region. The proposed tower-like structure, functions as an info point at ground level and as a viewing platform on its rooftop, unveiling the spectacular panorama above the trees’ canopies.
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