THE LAVRION TECHNOLOGICAL CULTURAL PARK (LTCP) ATT

The Lavrion Technological and Cultural Park (LTCP) was founded at the site of the Compagnie Francaise des Mines du Laurium in 1992, by the National Technical University of Athens, with the collaboration of local institutions, the people of Lavrion and the support of the Greek State and the European Union.

The LTCP aims to pair the scientific and technological research that takes place at the NTUA with the needs and interests of the business community; to organise cultural events related to the promotion of the history and culture of the region of Lavrion; and to promote the history of past activities at its premises.

The buildings of the LTCP constitute a unique monument of industrial archaeology and architecture, due to their monumental scale and the fact that nearly all the facilities and most of their mechanical equipment have been preserved. For this reason, one part of its premises will house the European range Museum of Mining and Metallurgy ? an initiative of the Greek State.

The industrial facilities of Lavrion played an important role in the prominence and development of the area. During approximately 120 years of activity, the French Company contributed greatly to local production, technological advancement, research and education. Today, its renovated premises continue to support research, education and technology.


FACILITIES

The LTCP?s facilities include industrial and professional spaces of high aesthetic value and great architectural significance. The buildings were erected for the most part in the years 1875-1940 and housed industrial activity until 1988.

In 120 years of industrial activity, the buildings of the LTCP underwent significant alterations and additions, in order to adapt to the changing needs of technological advancement.

Today, the LTCP owns an expanse of 245 acres, which includes 41 buildings with total capacity of 25,000 s.m. All buildings have been proclaimed as preservable by the Greek Ministry of Culture and have been carefully renovated, combining style and ambience with functionality. The dominant style is that of industrial architecture of the 19th century, with neoclassical elements, elegant details and the characteristic, dynamic optimism of the industrial revolution.