Invisible Barriers

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Year: 2022
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
Project type: Academic Project
Focus: Urban / Social Practice / Public Space

Invisible Barriers investigates how physical and spatial boundaries can isolate a neighbourhood from the wider city. Through urban analysis, mapping, and public-space strategies, the project reconnects Xirokrini with surrounding cultural, green, and mobility networks.

Aerial axonometric of Xirokrini with proposed green routes, cultural spaces and the train station connecting the neighbourhood.

Urban-context map and reputation and safety research alongside photographs and mapping of railway, wall, housing and landscape barriers.

City and site strategy diagrams with exploded layers of green and cultural axes, traffic networks, functions and public spaces.

Train station challenges and design strategies, sunken-square perspectives, circulation axonometric and a long section through platforms and underground spaces.

Cultural-square masterplan, public-space strategies, seasonal planting diagram, landscape sections and activity perspectives.