Komvion
Project | Roundabout design
Location | Volos, Greece
Year | 2022
Status | Competition
Komvion is a visionary proposal that was awarded 3rd Prize in the "Nodal Points" architectural competition, organized by the Department of Architectural Engineering at the University of Thessaly.
Designed to combat the severe air pollution in Volos, this 3.5-meter-tall installation uses architecture as a strategic tool for ecological change. Situated at the City Hall junction, the landmark features a partially submerged, honeycomb-like sphere rising from a water-reservoir base. Built from innovative, smart materials, it acts as a passive, zero-energy air filter that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
By day, it stands as a symbolic sculptural "sponge" and purification mechanism. By night, it transforms into an iconic, glowing lantern, casting organic light patterns across the urban landscape. Ultimately, Komvion serves as the primary node of a broader, sustainable filtration network, unlocking new ecological possibilities for contemporary cities.
Design Team | Dimitris Ntoupas, Anna Konstantopoulou
Images | Archiwave architects