Material Matters Vol. 6: Marble and Stone

The 6th architectural event of the “Material Matters“ series, organized by ek magazine, will take place on Friday, May 16th, at the Athens Concert Hall, Banquet Hall.

The event is sponsored by the Hellenic Institute of Architecture.

The event is fully booked

The goal of the Material Matters events is to highlight the significance of a range of contemporary and traditional materials and their applications in architecture, through the theoretical approaches and works of Greek architects. Based on the history of each material and its construction or expressive characteristics, the presentations focus on its potential use in contemporary terms, as shaped by economic and technological developments.

Material Matters Vol.6 is dedicated to a family of materials with enduring importance for Greek architecture: Marble and Stone.
The ancient Greeks highlighted the timeless beauty and durability of marble, creating world-renowned monuments. The use of the vast variety of Greek marbles, as well as other local stones, contributed to the creation of a unique architectural identity that reflects the relationship with the natural environment, particularly in traditional architecture.

In the modern era, marble and stones continue to add prestige, aesthetics, and authenticity to both small and large-scale projects.
Ten speakers from the fields of architecture and design will analyze the role of marble and stones in architecture, both in their own works and in selected works by other architects, through engaging 10-minute presentations.

Speakers:

– Dimitris Tsigos | Omniview Design
– Stella Pieri | Pieris architects
– Niki and Zoi Moskofoglou | On entropy
– Dionysis Sotovikis | Workshop Dionisis Sotovikis
– Labrini Lyrou | Desypri-Misiaris Architecture
– Eleni Tsigarida | Etsi Architects
– Vangelis Bonios | Studio Bonarchi
– Natasha Deliyianni – Yiorgos Spiridonos | React Architects
– Panos Iliopoulos | Board Member of the Marble Businesses Association
– Giannis Giannoutsos | Assistant Professor, NTUA