A mess of flattering feedback within the Athens media accompany the renovation of the enduring Cine Paris cinema positioned beneath the sacred rock of the Acropolis.
The spectacular transformation of the capital’s summer time cinema bears the architectural signature of Patrinia Vasilina Kaouris and her buddy from their pupil years Maros Krouska, who just lately based the architectural workplace SpatialArchitecture + Design.
Cine Paris, owned by the shipowner Stelios Hatziioannou, was closed for the final 4 years, till he determined to proceed with its renovation and on the similar time the managing firm was chosen to place the historic cinema into operation.
And certainly the administration was assigned to Cinobo, which in flip dared to decide on the newly established workplace of Vassila Kaouris and Maros Krouskas for the reformation of Cine Paris.
Vasilina Kaouri and Maro Krouska
In principle, such a “heavy” activity, which two 28-year-old women had been requested to deal with, was a danger. Nevertheless, there have been the initiatives that Vasilina and Maro had “run” individually, which assured that they might handle to look worthy of their selection.
Chatting with “P”, Patrinia Vasilina Kaouri explains the “philosophy” of the architectural intervention, which was accompanied by such flattering opinions:
“To make sure that the structure integrates harmoniously with the setting and the historical past of the Plaka space, native architectural traditions and the aesthetics of the encompassing space had been taken into consideration, dominated by the imposing rock of the Acropolis. All of the architectural decisions had been made with the intention of framing the dominant factor of the rock and thus the architectural proposal doesn’t compete, however highlights the view in direction of the Acropolis. The brilliant earthy colours mix seamlessly into the setting, whereas the architectural particulars, corresponding to pressed cement mortar and mosaic, spotlight the standard aesthetics of the realm.”
As the chance presents itself, we requested Vasilina Kaouri and Maro Krouska regarding the way forward for summer time cinemas and whether or not their revival in Patras is feasible. They’ve an opinion, as a result of Vasilina is Vera Patrinia, of the well-known household of producers and so they studied collectively, whereas additionally doing their grasp’s diploma on the Faculty of Structure of the College of Patras. So right here is their joint response:
“There have traditionally been dozens of cinemas in Patras (Esperos, Zenith, Ultimate, Paradisos, Camelia, and many others.). At this time, only a few are nonetheless in operation, of which just one organized summer time one, in Rio. The town, nevertheless, all the time stood out and nonetheless stands out for its robust cultural character. Its outdated and up to date architectural heritage, residents and college students, town market, in addition to the tutorial group of the Division of Structure, create a particular dynamic. May the instance of the renovated Cine Paris be a set off for the revival of summer time cinema in our metropolis as nicely? The extra space accessible for inventive creation and expression, the extra town’s cultural richness and innovation may be highlighted, thus enhancing the whole mental lifetime of the group.”
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