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Korifidis School

Category : Architecture- Education | Project Type : Proposal | Year : 2018 | Location : Greece Thesaloniki
Building Overview

Located on the slopes of Thessaloniki, this school seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape, using the site’s inclination as a core element in its design. The building’s terraced structure mirrors the hillside, with each level slightly offset, ensuring all classrooms open onto ground-level terraces, fostering a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Exterior view of the Korifidis School, a modern two-story educational building integrated into a sloping green landscape. The building features a long, horizontal design with a glass facade and a curved roofline. Students and people are visible on the lawn and around the building, suggesting an active and welcoming environment. A fence runs in the foreground, and trees are visible in the background under a clear blue sky. By Modify Architects
Modern school building exterior with a bus drop-off area, featuring a sleek, glass-walled structure, lush green landscaping with mature trees, and contemporary lighting, creating a welcoming and functional educational environment. By Modify Architects
Modern school building with a large glass facade overlooking a green outdoor play area and distant cityscape, featuring a wooden canopy and visible structural supports, showcasing a bright and airy learning environment with people walking and playing. By Modify Architects
Design & Layout:
  • The school features four levels:
    • Top Level: Main entrance and administrative areas.
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    • Three Lower Levels: Classrooms with direct outdoor access.
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  • A sloped corridor runs through all levels, creating fluid movement throughout the building.
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  • At the basement level, a spacious theatre is integrated into the hillside, offering a versatile space for performances and events.

  • Materials & Aesthetic:

    • Concrete frames the structure, providing strength and stability.
    • Expansive glass facades stretch across each level, maximizing natural light and offering panoramic views.
    • Wooden ceilings bring warmth to the interior, contrasting the modern glass and concrete while maintaining a natural feel.
    • Architectural Features:
    • A prominent tree-like wooden structure supports the sloped corridor and roof at the entrance, symbolizing the school’s connection to nature and growth.
    • Each level is designed to function as a ground floor, thanks to the building’s integration with the hillside’s natural slope.
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Modern architectural rendering of the Korifidis School, showcasing a low-profile building integrated with lush greenery, featuring a glass facade, a flat roof, and a surrounding landscape of trees and grasses under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. By Modify Architects
Interior view of the Korifidis School showcasing a unique architectural design with tree-like wooden columns supporting a light wood ceiling, contrasted by a dark textured wall and a bright, airy staircase leading to large windows offering views of lush greenery. A student is visible on the staircase, emphasizing the scale and functionality of the space. By Modify Architects
Modern school building exterior with a bus drop-off area, featuring a sleek, glass-walled structure, lush green landscaping with mature trees, and contemporary lighting, creating a welcoming and functional educational environment. By Modify Architects