Department of Pedagogics Building of A.U.Th.
The most emblematic building of contemporary architecture at the city centre is that of the Department of Pedagogics of A.U.Th.
Modern and Contemporary era (1912 - )
2002 Constructed.
Ottoman era (1453- 1912)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
This ten-storey cylindrical tower has a geometric consistency that is part of a modern architectural pluralism distinguishing the buildings of AUTh. It is a reference building, it orientates and respects the tradition of the city towers, despite its modern style. It is surrounded by a silver cloak, which breaks asymmetrically as if has been attacked and creates the impression that it is part of a sci-fi setting.
What I can't see
In the past, the pedagogical school was housed mainly in prefabricated buildings. Unfortunately, this modern building – designed by Giorgos Kontaxakis, Nikos Kalogirou and Giorgos Koutoupis – was not implemented in its entirety and the spaces are not sufficient for the needs of the school.
Info
- Address: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Bibliography
Tzimou K., (2017), Τα στρογγυλά κτίρια της Θεσσαλονίκης, [The round buildings of Thessaloniki] in Parallaxi,
https://parallaximag.gr/thessaloniki/ta-strongila-ktiria-tis-thessalonikis
Last visit 7/8/2020
