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Aegean University Faculty of Environmental Studies
Museum of Natural History of the Petrified Forest of Lesbos
Study for the Design of the Exhibition Space for Contemporary Ecosystems
Mytilene, December 1996
Introductory Note
In February, 1996 the Board of Management of the Museum of Natural History of the Petrified
Forest of Lesbos assigned a research team from the Faculty of Environmental Studies
of the Aegean University, under the scientific direction of Associate Professor A. I. Troubis,
to study the organisation of the Museum's Hall of Contemporary Ecosystems.
The aim of the project is to demonstrate to a non-expert public of visitors the natural wealth
of the NE Aegean Sea, with the main focus on Lesbos. This framework was developed
after much deliberation among the Board members and during the presentation
of the first stage of the study to the Monitoring Committee in June, 1996.
In practice, the “challenge” for the proposed scenario of the exhibition on Contemporary
Ecosystems of the NE Aegean is to present the bulk of the scientific information in an easy-to-
understand, visually sound and original way and at the same time to condense the material
so as to fit the limited exhibition space. Moreover, the Museum and its exhibits must mature,
address the viewers' aesthetic criteria and continue to grow with time and as more information
accrues. The exhibition must therefore be flexible in terms of messages, space and presentation
media.
Thus it was deemed necessary to form a working team which would meet these multiple
requirements. It was a main conclusion of the scientific director that the scientific team
should be supported by visual artists specialised in space and volume design
and communication experts experienced in the transmission of scientific knowledge.
The working team was finally made up of individuals from three areas of expertise:
a. Scientific staff A. Meliadou, Physicist / Environmental scientist
Dr. F. Akriotis, Lecturer, Faculty of Environmental Studies
Dr. A Troubis, Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies
b. Visual advisors Mr. N. Zouboulis, Interior Designer
Ms. T. Grekou, Interior Designer
and the associates of Studio Metaplasi
c. Communication advisors Greek Society for Environmental Education & Communication
Mr. I. Troubis
This paper is the combined result of views from these different fields of expertise on the task
in hand. It is our estimation that the “challenge” has been won at this first stage. Nevertheless,
the Exhibition has much to gain by its ongoing adaptation to new scientific data as well as
to the latest international exhibition standards.
A. Troubis
Associate Professor
of Ecosystem Management
House in Kifissia Athens 1994 Museum of Natural History project Museum of Natural History project Museum of Natural History project
Dining room Lesvos Greece 1996 Lesvos Greece 1996 Lesvos Greece 1996
Elxis 1994 Table Introduction Computer generated drawings Model of interior with details
Syracuse 1994 Chairs by A. Troubis, Mytilini, December 1996
Screen in solid ash with Plexiglas, mirrors
Model of interior
Kitchen
MDF frame veneered in stained bird's-eye maple,
glass
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Fluxus 1992 Modular sofa Offices in Athens project 2005 Hotel Athenaeum Intercontinental House in Filothei Athens 1992
Computer generated drawings 3D views meeting room project, Athens 1992 Living room
Colored pencil drawings on paper Fluxus 1992
Hotel Athenaeum Intercontinental
meeting room, Athens 1992 Modular sofa
Interior design and furniture MDF frame veneered in bubinga,
MDF paneling veneered in oak, green lacquer white Dionysos marble base, Alcadara upholstery
ceiling cornice, grey carpeting Dias 1992
Fluxus 1992 Coffee table
Modular sofa, armchairs, coffee table and console Plate glass top, 2 bases in white Dionysos marble
MDF frame veneered in oak, green lacquer,
fabric upholstery
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Panormos 1992
House in Filothei Athens 1992 House in Filothei Athens 1992 House in Filothei Athens 1997 House in Filothei Athens 1997
Living room Living room Interior design and furniture Living room
Fluxus 1992 Modular sofa Panormos 1992 Living room Bookcase with drawers
Dias 1992 Coffee table Desk with drawers Fluxus 1997 Coffee table MDF frame veneered in glossy poplar burl
MDF veneered in oak and bubinga Sofa with wood frame and leather upholstery and walnut burl
170x80 h75 cm Walls in glossy poplar burl paneling, stucco, Untitled 1997
black carpeting Sculpture-Door
Wood frame, photograph transparency
in double Plexiglas, aluminum surface, gold vinyl,
colored paper, interior electric light installation
215x90 cm
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House in Filothei Athens 1997 Offices in Maroussi Athens 1994 House in Kifissia Athens 1994 House in Kifissia Athens 1994
Dining room and bar area Interior design and furniture Interior design and furniture Master bedroom
Detail of front door Ilissus 1994 Wall-mounted bookcase, Container kitchen furniture system in pear veneer Baracoa 1994 Bar on wheels
Wood frame with copper plastic laminate, desk with conference table, cabinets, drawers on wood structure, sliding doors with color MDF frame veneered in pear 70 h63 cm
round glass window, bronze figurine MDF veneered in elm, glass, stainless steel base photograph transparency in double glass, Bed and storage system in pink lacquered wood,
Elxis 1997 Table and fittings interior electric light installation Alcadara upholstery
Bar with cabinets in glossy poplar burl Arion 1994 Table with walnut burl top, Photograph by Nikos Zouboulis Wardrobe with MDF frame veneered in pear,
and walnut burl, black lacquer wood column stained beech pedestal with stainless steel base Views of library, dining and sitting area mirrored doors
topped with red neon and fittings Pluto 1994 Table Vanity contained in side closet
Atossa 1994 Desk with MDF frame veneered Fluxus 1994 Coffee tables Detail of storage system with night table
in walnut, stainless steel base and fittings
Secretary's desk and bookcase with MDF frame
veneered in walnut