Bezesteni Old Tourkish Μarket

Project Status

Competition

Date

2007

Address

Larisa

PARTICIPATION IN THE SECOND STAGE OF THE COMPETITION AFTER THE SELECTION.

 

Purpose of the project is the study restoration and reuse of building Bezesteni of Larissa.
The building was constructed probably in the late 15th century on the hill of the ancient Acropolis of Larissa, and the years of Ottoman rule was the commercial heart of the city.
The study aims to reveal the original floor level of the subject of the evaluation findings and rehabilitation of existing masonry, the organization of the interior with minor uses and commercial activities in the area to gain life with strong cultural character but also equipped with service for scientists - researchers, with a reception, information center, and adjacent areas,
the emergence of the monumental set of appropriate and proper lighting and marking and coating in an appropriate manner to avoid creating the feeling of exclusion to the visitor.
The surrounding area was taken into account the possibility of enlargement of the monumental core area through future research.

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