Integration of three important urban spaces in the city of Patras. A design research on the relationship of characteristics of space and the enriched environment

Abstract

This contribution presents a design project that focuses on three important urban spaces in the city of Patras. The contribution deals with some of the fundamental problems which depict in these particular areas. Two of the most essential issues of these abandoned and isolated places are the accessibility of pedestrians and the lack of identity. A design experiment is developed, identifying disadvantages of the space and taking into consideration groups of people that are interested in an upcoming change, This experiment is based on knowledge of neuroscience about space and it deals with human’s experience and senses. It focuses on open urban spaces and the consolidation of a cultural and historical place into daily life.

Keywords

• Patras
• sites of archaeological interest
• accessibility
• pedestrians
• enriched/extended environment