Karipis Mansion
Karipis Mansion is a building of eclectic architecture with some traditional Macedonian elements.
Modern and Contemporary era (1912 - )
1980 Listed.
2019 It was restored and an architectural firm has been housed since then. Previously, it housed the Foundation for National and Religious Issues.
Ottoman era (1453- 1912)
1880 Probably built during that year.
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
It is a building of eclectic architecture, with three levels and a courtyard. The main facades are symmetrical, it has neoclassical influences and repeated morphological elements. There are also false pilasters ending in capitals of Corinthian order, successive frames, cornice on the roof, drops, wavy patterns, elaborate cobbles and traditional Macedonian elements, such as sachnisia (enclosed balconies).
What I can't see
It is quite possible that it was designed by Vitaliano Poselli. It belonged to the last Turkish governor of the city, Abdulrahman Yazi Pasha of Suleiman. Later (1928), it was bought by the furniture dealer Stavros Nottaridis and then, it was inherited by the psychiatrist Alexandros Karipis. The building has 7 rooms, 2 reception areas and the interior painting consists of 2 layers, with the second having art nouveau influences and depicting plant themes, spirals and curved shapes. The roof paintings are also of great artistic value.
Info
- Address: 5B Olympiados & S. Dragoumi St.
Bibliography
Fragkoudi Ch., (2020), Καρίπειον Μέλαθρον, [Karipeion Mansion], Thessarchitecture,
https://thessarchitecture.wordpress.com/2020/12/01/%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B9%CF%80%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%B1%CE%B8%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%BD/
Last visit 23/3/2024
Open House Thessaloniki, (2019), Architectural Office at Karipeion Hall, ΟΗΤΗ
