Holiday Lagoon
This summer residence is located directly in front of the beach, on the east coast of Antiparos island. The design concept is inspired by the evocative effect of water ripples, -as if the building was dropped into a pool of water creating ripples of sweeping garden walls- that expand across the landscape.
Design Philosophy
As life on the island is essentially open-air, minimal separation is created between indoors and outdoors. The design reinforces the pleasing qualities of the natural surroundings. A pool mirrors the beach located directly in front. Earth tone materials in a variety of textures are implemented: local stone with a unique golden color, soft white troweled plaster surfaces, typical of Cycladic architecture, and leaf ceilings.
Sustainability Approach
New innovative technologies maximize sustainable design solutions and address the demands of present and future living. A smart wastewater treatment system naturally purifies domestic wastewater through hydrophilic plants. Other equally uncommon features for an island home are electric carport charging stations and infrastructure for a photovoltaic system. This system operates silently and provides solar power covering 100% of the house needs in electricity, heating and cooling, with zero emissions. Additionally, eco-friendly elements such as the roof garden and rain collecting cisterns for the irrigation are an integral part of the design.
Technological Integration
All home functions are facilitated through Internet of Things (IoT). Everything, from lighting and temperature, to locks and security, can be monitored remotely. LED lighting is used throughout. A unique smart water fountain combined with a central audio system form a dramatic audiovisual choreography of perpetual light and water projections in and around the pool. The residence is a haven away from the fast pace of everyday life.