Thesis Work

This research presents a regional, historical, and architectural study of the ecclesiastic landscape of Mount Pelion – a vast, rugged mountain range in Thessaly, Greece. Specifically, it explores the physical and metaphysical hypostases of the Orthodox Church in post-Byzantine Greece, in contrast to the established rhythms of Byzantine Church Tradition. 

[Master of Architecture (MArch) / SPRING 2022]
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(2023) ARCC King Student Medal
(2023) MArch Thesis Commendation
Partial view of Mount Pelion from Makrinitsa with the city of Volos in the distance
Partial view of Mount Pelion from Makrinitsa with the city of Volos in the distance
Centaur’s Path, Portaria
Centaur’s Path, Portaria
The village of Makrinitsa
The village of Makrinitsa
The central plateia of Makrinitsa
The central plateia of Makrinitsa
The village of Makrinitsa with the city of Volos in the distance
The village of Makrinitsa with the city of Volos in the distance
Map of Mount Pelion and its key villages in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece
Map of Mount Pelion and its key villages in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece
Timeline of Mount Pelion until the 20th century
Timeline of Mount Pelion until the 20th century
Architecture of Pelion (Makrinitsa)
Architecture of Pelion (Makrinitsa)
Architecture of Pelion (Makrinitsa)
Architecture of Pelion (Makrinitsa)
Architecture of Pelion (Vizitsa)
Architecture of Pelion (Vizitsa)
Architecture of Pelion (Zagora)
Architecture of Pelion (Zagora)
South façade of Metamorphosis Church, Makrinitsa
South façade of Metamorphosis Church, Makrinitsa
Schist roof tiles of Panagia Church, Zagora
Schist roof tiles of Panagia Church, Zagora
East apses of Koimisis Tis Theotokou Church, Makrinitsa
East apses of Koimisis Tis Theotokou Church, Makrinitsa
West entrance to an exoklisi in Zagora
West entrance to an exoklisi in Zagora
Three typologies of Pelion's sacred basilicas
Three typologies of Pelion's sacred basilicas
Iconostasis in Pammegiston Taxiarchon Church, Milies
Iconostasis in Pammegiston Taxiarchon Church, Milies
Ceiling and fresco iconography in Pammegiston Taxiarchon Church, Milies
Ceiling and fresco iconography in Pammegiston Taxiarchon Church, Milies
View from the nave to the narthex in Pammegiston Taxiarchon Church, Milies
View from the nave to the narthex in Pammegiston Taxiarchon Church, Milies
Frescoes in the narthex of Pammegiston Taxiarchon Church, Milies
Frescoes in the narthex of Pammegiston Taxiarchon Church, Milies
Map of Zagora and its four districts
Map of Zagora and its four districts
Programmatic and circulation map of Zagora's Agios Georgios district
Programmatic and circulation map of Zagora's Agios Georgios district
View of the belltower from the south entrance of Agios Georgios Church, Zagora
View of the belltower from the south entrance of Agios Georgios Church, Zagora
Arched threshold beneath the belltower leading to Agios Georgios Church
Arched threshold beneath the belltower leading to Agios Georgios Church
View of Agios Georgios Church from the belltower
View of Agios Georgios Church from the belltower
Vegetation in the courtyard of Agios Georgios Church
Vegetation in the courtyard of Agios Georgios Church
West façade of Agios Georgios Church
West façade of Agios Georgios Church
East façade of Agios Georgios Church
East façade of Agios Georgios Church
North exo-narthex
North exo-narthex
South exo-narthex
South exo-narthex
Connection detail between timber roof beams and posts of the exo-narthex
Connection detail between timber roof beams and posts of the exo-narthex
Detail of Rhodian plates surrounding a window above the exo-narthex
Detail of Rhodian plates surrounding a window above the exo-narthex
Icon of Saint George seated on a throne above the west entrance
Icon of Saint George seated on a throne above the west entrance
Stained-glass window detail
Stained-glass window detail
Stone epigraph to the right of the central apse on the east façade
Stone epigraph to the right of the central apse on the east façade
Stone-carved details on the central apse 164
Stone-carved details on the central apse 164
Hand-sketch of the plan of Agios Georgios Church
Hand-sketch of the plan of Agios Georgios Church
Figural site map of Agios Georgios Church and surrounding district
Figural site map of Agios Georgios Church and surrounding district
View of the iconostasis from the nave
View of the iconostasis from the nave
Detail of the wood-carved Beautiful Gates of the iconostasis
Detail of the wood-carved Beautiful Gates of the iconostasis
Left-hand view of the iconostasis
Left-hand view of the iconostasis
Right-hand view of the iconostasis
Right-hand view of the iconostasis
Hand-sketch of the bishop's throne
Hand-sketch of the bishop's throne
Hand-sketch of the pulpit
Hand-sketch of the pulpit
Hand-sketch of the south aisle and iconostasis
Hand-sketch of the south aisle and iconostasis
Hand-sketch of the north aisle and iconostasis
Hand-sketch of the north aisle and iconostasis
Hand-sketch of the belltower leading to Agios Georgios Church flying the official flags of Greece and the Orthodox Church
Hand-sketch of the belltower leading to Agios Georgios Church flying the official flags of Greece and the Orthodox Church

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