The redevelopment projects will develop into an area of 32,500 sq.m. and concern the square and the Aristotelous axis from the beach front to Egnatia Street
“The reconstruction of Aristotelous is the most important ticket for Thessaloniki in the new era”, emphasized the Mayor of Thessaloniki Konstantinos Zervas, signing today (02/02) the contract for the studies concerning the square and the monumental axis of the city.
The studies for the reconstruction of Aristotelous are proceeding in continuation of an international architectural competition that was announced by the municipality of Thessaloniki.
“Today I feel both happy and proud, because this emblematic project that we announced in 2019 is entering the implementation phase. One of the most recognizable, one of the most beautiful parts of our city is finally getting a fresher image. Thessaloniki is re-establishing its most central point, so that now the image of a European, a Mediterranean metropolis is a reality. Beyond the better quality of life it will offer to its citizens, Thessaloniki will offer an excellent image to its visitors. The reconstruction of Aristotelous is the most important ticket for the new era in Thessaloniki that we dream of, in the Thessaloniki that all Thessalonians envision”, emphasized Mr. Zervas.
For his part, the deputy mayor of Technical Works and Sustainable Mobility Ephraim Kyrizidis underlined that “the best-known square of the city – for us the most beautiful in the Balkans – will leave the situation that prevails now and will emerge into a modern square, which will reintroduce the Thessaloniki as a European metropolis”.
The preparation of the studies was undertaken by the team that unanimously won the first prize of the jury of the architectural competition announced by the Municipality of Thessaloniki (Ariadni Vozani: engineer architect, NTUA professor, Paraskevi Fanou: NTUA PhD candidate).
“We will do our best to have a study that will give us a project that is being done, looking to the future of the city and highlighting the historical identity of both the axis and Aristotelous Square. We hope that the study will be experienced warmly by Thessaloniki”, Mrs. Vozani said in her relevant statement.
The redevelopment projects will develop into an area of 32,500 sq.m. and concern the square and the Aristotelous axis from the beach front to Egnatia Street. The study area also includes the sidewalks on Niki Avenue on both sides of the axis up to Plutarchou and Demosthenous streets, as they are an integral part of the overall image of the axis from the sea front.
The emblematic architecture of Aristotle is an element of international recognition of Thessaloniki. The new design that will result is expected to strengthen the role of the area as a strong landmark but also to highlight its special historical and functional identity.
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