VOLAX TINOS AS A FIELD OF ASSEMBLAGES

This project is approaching the place of Volakas in Tinos, Greece, as a field of differentiation. Volakas is characterized by its contrasting landscape, particularly its granitic formations, which exhibit a scale and extent that sets it apart from its surroundings. Additionally, it holds significance as a place of childhood memories - as an articulation of subjective interpretations.

Volakas exists as a place that is both disconnected and somehow connected to the imaginary boundaries of the island of Tinos. Its architectural footprint is indistinguishable, as the dominant force is the natural landscape itself. The eruptions and disruptions in the territory contribute to its intensity, transforming it into a landscape for destabilizing dynamics that introduce spatial synergies. This geological interior displays visible signs of disintegration and changes in space and time, manifested in the form of bumps and holes.

The intention behind exploring Volakas is to map the rhythms and qualities of space that result in destabilization or elements that are found out of balance. The dissertation employs experiments with the "real" and the "construction" to achieve this objective.

The aim is to conceptually explore the landscape and establish correlations with "primary" places, which serve as fields of analysis. This is done through routes and approaches, emphasizing the process as a tool for spatial research design. By reinterpreting the qualities derived from this specific theme, both in material and imaginary terms, the project seeks to compose a dynamic "ground" that serves as a temporary space for exploration and experimentation.