Greece – Refurbishment work – ΑΠΟΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΕΝΤΑΞΗ ΝΕΩΝ ΧΡΗΣΕΩΝ ΣΤO ΣΥΓΚΡΟΤΗΜΑ ΤΩΝ ΔΥΤΙΚΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΑΤΟΛΙΚΩΝ ΕΝΕΤΙΚΩΝ ΝΕΩΡΙΩΝ ΤΟΥ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

The project includes the restoration and return to use of the Western and Eastern Docks complex in Heraklion. The building complex is protected according to the proclamation included in the Government Gazette 21-2-1947, with which the existing remains of the Venetian docks were declared as historical preserved monuments, among other medieval monuments of the city of Heraklion, Crete (Government Gazette 45/Α/18-3-1947). The Western Docks consist of four serially arranged vaulted spaces and are part of the Old Docks (Arsenali Vecchi) complex, which was built in 1556. A short distance to the west of them is the so-called Western Warehouse. Of the Eastern Docks (Arsenali Nuovi and Nuovissimi), which were built in 1608, one vaulted space is preserved. Their complex includes the Salt Warehouse, a single-aisle vaulted building, and the Zane Reservoir, consisting of two vaulted spaces. At the Western Docks, works are planned to strengthen the masonry (injections, additions), jointing, cleaning and maintenance of stones, maintenance of plasters, new roof covering and addressing moisture with the construction of a drainage system. Also, the integration of new constructions is planned, namely glazing, canopies, reception desk, amphitheater, lighting poles and new electromechanical installations as well as new paving. At the Western Warehouse, works are planned to strengthen the masonry (injections, additions, reconstructions), jointing, reconstruction of the destroyed vault and formation of a flat floor on it. Also, the integration of new constructions is planned, namely skylights, benches and equipment, partitions and hygiene areas, with new electromechanical installation and paving. At the Eastern Docks, works are planned to strengthen the masonry and the vault (injections, additions, anchors), jointing, cleaning and maintenance of stones, maintenance of plasters, new roof covering, formation of the floor in order to ensure access to the adjacent Zane Reservoir, railings, breastwalls, paving and lighting. At the Zane Reservoir, works are planned to strengthen the masonry and the vaults (injections, additions), jointing, cleaning and maintenance of stones, maintenance of plasters, reconstruction of the covering of the vaults. Also, the integration of new constructions is planned, namely glazing, walkways, stairs, platforms, theatre, hygiene areas, as well as new electromechanical installations. At the Salt Warehouse, works are planned to strengthen the masonry (injections, additions, anchors), jointing, cleaning and maintenance of stones, maintenance of plasters, new roof covering and repair of the breastwall. The construction of wooden internal equipment and metal constructions for the operation of the space for periodic exhibitions is also planned, as well as new electromechanical installation with AmeA elevator and paving. In the surrounding area and the floors of the monuments, works are planned for shaping, with paving, railings, stairs, platforms, elevated levels - stands, shelters, lighting. Information signs for the public and in Braille will also be placed.