
Cultural Centre of the Technical University of Crete, Chania
Α. Kotsiopoulos and partners: A. Kotsiopoulos, E. Zoumboulidou, A. Panou,
Collaborators: G. Grevenaris, Th. Kouvaki, E. Chalkiopoulou, acoustical design: N. Tsinikas,
Civil Engineers: I. Lavasas, P. Zervas, G. Nikolaidis,
E/M engineers: G. Lagos, K. Sarropoulos,
3500 m2, final project 2004
The centre will contain an auditorium with the possibility of being used for theatrical performances, opera and conferences, with a capacity of at least 500 seats, including all the necessary support rooms and services, rehearsal rooms for orchestra and ballet, a restaurant, other rooms for recreation, a radio studio etc. The main theatre room has a rectangular shape and is organized, following the diagonal axis, completely underground. The rest of the complex is organized following an L shape around the square formed by the terrace of the main auditorium. Construction is being delayed for financial reasons.
Exhibitions
4th Triennale «Architecture in Crete 2004 – 2007», after selection, Chania 2008