The Revival of Colossus of Rhodes. Presented at Tourman International Scientific Conference 2018.

1. A project with a vision of peace in the Mediterranean
George A. Barboutis
MSc, MBA, DESS (CORNELL-ESSEC)
Representative of Colossus project, Municipality of Rhodes 1999-2011
Project Leader - Member of Scientific Tourism Committee
Chamber of Dodecanese
The Revival of
Colossus of Rhodes
REVITALIZING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF TOURISM
DESTINATIONS THROUGH INNOVATIVE MEGA ATTRACTIONS

2. Approaching the
millennium
Millennium Project

3. A seven-step roadmap for its
ideal implementation
Archeological Research Center
Mediterranean Venue of Peace
Vision
Concept
International Architects’
competition
Attracting funds and
resources
Avoidance of Commercialization
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4. Concept
The Colossus is the eternal
myth of Rhodes, which we
attempt to revive
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NOT
The recreation of a sterile imitation (Replica) of the ancient
wonder referring to anachronistic and archaeological implications

5. Concept
The philosophy and
ambition of the project is
to become an evolutionary
ideological continuation of
the ancient monument…
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6. Vision
Just like the ancient Colossus
was built as a tribute to Sun God
of Helios, to freedom and peace
its future successor
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7. Vision
The new Colossus aspires to
become a global symbol of peace,
freedom and collaboration
amongst people and countries
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8. Implementation
Contemporary creation with Artistic
expression and dimensions of
innovative Technical achievement
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21st Century feat

9. Implementation
• Open Global Architectural
Competition
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• International Selection
Committee
Under the auspices of
the President of the
Hellenic Republic

10. Fund Raising
• Grants
• Subsidies
• Supports
• Donations
• Offers
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Mobilization of
Ambassadors
of the idea
Self-financed

11. Avoidance of
Commercialization
• Theme Museum of
Colossus
• International Center of
Peace
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12. παραδείγματαExamples – Best practices

13. New library of Alexandria – www.bibalex.org
Craig Edward Dykers
Kjetil Trædal Thorsen
Examples – Best practices

14. Sydney Opera House – www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Jørn Utzon
Examples – Best practices

15. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao – www.guggenheim.org
Frank Gehry
Examples – Best practices

16. Acropolis Museum - www.theacropolismuseum.gr
Bernard Tschumi
Examples – Best practices

17. Cultural Center of Stavros Niarchos - www.snfcc.org
Renzo Piano
Examples – Best practices

18. Archeological
Research Center
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Academic Chair of
Colossus

19. RHODES
Mediterranean
Venue of Peace
The Ultimate Challenge

20. Multi-layered Development of
the New Colossus
Mediterranean Venue of Peace
Cultural Achievement – 21st Century
Tourism - Architectural Landmark
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Benefits of the project
• Tourism
• Cultural
• Economic
• Social
• Diplomatic

22. Drawing inspiration from the
past to create a modern
Epilogue
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Transforming the national introversion into cultural extroversion

23. Thank you!
George Barboutis
gbarboutis@yahoo.gr
George Barboutis
George A. Barboutis
MSc, MBA, DESS (CORNELL-ESSEC)
Representative of Colossus project, Municipality of Rhodes
1999-2011
Project Leader - Member of Scientific Tourism Committee
Chamber of Dodecanese