Endless Architecture Model: Sustaining Architecture in Mediterranean Contexts Through Typology and Time

This conference presentation at the IEREK Cross-MED Conference introduces the research framework of the Endless Architecture Model, a design-driven approach that investigates architectural longevity within Mediterranean contexts. The lecture explores how typology, materiality, and cultural embedding influence the life span and adaptability of buildings over time, positioning architecture not as a static object but as an evolving system. Through comparative case studies of Mediterranean buildings, the presentation analyzes recurring spatial structures, constructive logics, and proportional principles that enable long-term resilience and reuse. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between climatic conditions, local building traditions, and contemporary circular design strategies. The research combines qualitative architectural analysis with emerging evaluation tools to identify parameters that support durability, flexibility, and cultural continuity. The talk argues for a shift from short-term efficiency toward long-term architectural thinking, proposing longevity as a central sustainability metric. By linking historical precedents with future-oriented design methodologies, the presentation outlines how Mediterranean architecture can serve as a laboratory for developing transferable principles of enduring and circular building practices.