Natural volumes
The building consists of four apartments located on the ground and first, while the underground spaces serve as garages and storage rooms. The aim of the design is to integrate the building with the distinct Aegean landscape.
Design Philosophy
The orientation and outline of the plot plays a decisive role in the design composition, due to its elongated shape as well as the way in which it faces the sea. Consequently, the residences are carefully arranged to provide views to the landscape through all communal interior spaces. The rigid building volume is placed at a distance from the eastern boundary to make up for the plot’s height difference and ensure access through a series of “green” courtyards -the walls of which follow the sloping topography.
Interior Organization
A communal staircase becomes the central core around which the four residences are organized. An important factor influencing the spatial layout is each flat’s distinct orientation. The northern volume “slides” to the west and maximizes the amount of natural light entering the communal areas, while south window openings provide natural light to the more private spaces of the building.
Material Palette and Vegetation
The building is cladded with natural materials such as local stone and wood, while the outdoor spaces are planted with dense vegetation placed in custom flower basins casted with concrete. The local materials and careful landscape design complement the building’s distinct morphology, successfully integrating it with the existing topography.