Aum Campus

Architectural heritage, adaptive reuse, limestone masonry, Mediterranean vernacular, contemporary intervention, waterfront architecture, harbor reflection, arched windows, classical arcade, pilaster rhythm, balustrade detailing, heritage conservation, steel and glass pavilion, cantilevered roof, horizontal emphasis, warm ochre tones, raw sienna, burnt umber accents, cerulean sky, aquamarine reflection, symmetrical composition, bilateral reflection, historic preservation, modern crown addition, louvered shutters, string course articulation, piano nobile, rusticated base, specular water reflection, midday illumination, directional lighting, atmospheric perspective, institutional architecture, educational facility, adaptive heritage, dialogue of eras, material contrast, transparency versus opacity, rooftop garden, olive trees, Mediterranean climate, cultural continuity, architectural palimpsest, harmonious juxtaposition, waterline symmetry, contemplative atmosphere, refined craftsmanship, limestone patina.

Showcasing this heritage edifice as a protagonist of design remained the main principle behind this project. The 19th century building was severely damaged during WWII and later fell into disuse. Through sensitive design interventions, the building was brought back to life with a renewed purpose. As well as restoring the historic fabric in a meticulous fashion, the overall building was rehabilitated into a university campus in order to usher the site into the current age. Its industrial character is directly reflected in the exposed services and the original structural elements.