Ikies 3 | Residential Complex in Alykes, Volos

Parallel arrangement

The project is situated on a seaside plot, with the objective of constructing three houses for tourist use. A central element of the design is the arrangement of the residences in a parallel layout, all oriented toward the sea. These three linear volumes are designed to appear as if they are sliding between walls of exposed concrete, creating a striking architectural feature.

Morphological Elements

The two-story residences are defined by the openness of the ground floor, which features a continuous, permeable space. A glass slit in the ceilings, running parallel to the concrete walls, allows natural light to flood the staircase and the entire home, highlighting its linear design. This feature not only enhances the sense of spaciousness but also offers visual connections in all directions, serving as a unifying element between the two floors.

Accessibility & Circulation Areas

The corner house can be accessed from the road on the east side, leading into an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that opens to a corner glass door offering panoramic sea views. In the second and third houses, the entrance is located in the rear courtyard, where visitors enter into a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting area beneath the skylights in the roof above, with views directed toward the sea.

The living room seamlessly extends to the front balcony, with full width glazing that blurs the line between interior and exterior spaces. Suspended metal stairs, set against a backdrop of exposed concrete walls, lead to the first-floor bedrooms. The master bedrooms, positioned on the seaward side, feature glass walkways that span the entire width of the room, enhancing the sense of openness and connection to the view.

Façade Design & Privacy

The terrace is enclosed by walls that ensure the occupants’ privacy while creating a striking volumetric feature in the overall view. This design element is echoed in all three residences, where a white cube projects outward, set apart from the concrete wall. In the corner house, the porch is distinct, extending linearly along the entire length of the residence, adding to its unique character.

A perforated ceramic lattice wall, positioned at the edge of the east-side balcony, serves as a privacy screen while accentuating the building’s linear form. The material palette consists of exposed concrete, metal, and white plaster. Each house features a small swimming pool in the garden facing the sea, while the site is enclosed by low walls around the perimeter to preserve unobstructed views from all points, even at ground level.