Sustainable luxury

Positioned within a Mediterranean landscape, the project exemplifies a unique architectural vision that harmoniously blends Mediterranean and Oriental influences. This cultural symbiosis fosters an emotional equilibrium, enhancing the overall wellbeing of its inhabitants.

 

Design Philosophy

Designed with a holistic philosophy, the residence strikes a refined balance between wellness, sustainability, and environmental sensitivity -principles that are increasingly demanded in contemporary residential design. The architectural language is guided by efficiency and meticulous attention to detail. Materiality plays a central role, with an elegant palette of natural stone and wood creating a rich tapestry of textures and finishes. Each element -rom spatial layout to bespoke furniture- has been crafted with artisanal precision. Visual connections to the sea, surrounding nature, and the nearby golf course anchor the home in its context, while the thoughtful management of natural light ensures that every space evolves dynamically throughout the day.

 

 

Sustainability Approach

The residence offers both indoor and outdoor pools, seamlessly integrated into the landscape and architecture to enhance year-round wellbeing. Built according to Passivhaus standards, the residence employs aerothermal systems and photovoltaic panels to reduce environmental impact and significantly lower energy consumption. The integration of heat recovery ventilation further ensures optimal indoor air quality and thermal comfort.

 

 

Craftsmanship & Luxury

With a commitment to achieving near-total energy self-sufficiency, the project sets a benchmark for sustainable luxury. It is not just a house, but a living environment that embodies serenity, craftsmanship, and ecological intelligence -offering a forward-thinking model for residential architecture.

 

Micro Communities

Little Athens is a new and vibrant neighborhood that features a broad range of contemporary residences and apartments designed by acclaimed local and international architects. Initially comprising five residential developments -Park Rise, Pavilion Terraces, Promenade Heights, Atrium Gardens, and Trinity Gardens- it will provide all the benefits of The Ellinikon: the proximity to the park and the beach, a smart city community, and a variety of shopping, food and beverage destinations, as well as wellbeing facilities.

 

Park Rise

Park Rise is designed by the internationally renowned architectural studio Bjarke Ingels Group. It includes 88 residences across 12 storeys, providing panoramic sea and park views with LEED Gold Certification. The residential complex provides exclusively to the residents’ amenities such as indoor swimming pool and gym, while a pavilion has been created to host outdoor activities for both children and adults.

 

Pavilion Terraces

Pavilion Terraces is a complex of 156 apartments in 7 six-storey buildings (4 mixed-use and 3 pure residential), designed by architectural practice 314 Architecture Studio. The buildings provide panoramic sea and park views, while the penthouses are offered with roof gardens and Jacuzzis. At the ground floor of the mixed-use buildings, neighborhood retail units are developed, enhancing a sense of community and openness.

 

Promenade Heights

Also designed by 314 Architecture Studio, Promenade Heights is constituted by 2 complexes with 79 apartments in total, offering different apartment typologies, from one to four bedrooms. The complexes comprise of nine buildings, up to 5 storeys high, which are developed in two plots with open green areas.

 

Atrium Gardens

Atrium Gardens is a mixed-use complex designed by Deda & Architects, with 56 Apartments from one to four bedrooms in four buildings, up to 5 storeys. The standout feature of the compound is the central private courtyard shared amongst the residents, while the neighborhood retail units are developed along the road servicing the local community.

 

Trinity Gardens

Trinity Gardens, designed by Tsolakis Architects, consists of 80 apartments from one to four bedrooms, in three residential buildings up to 5 storeys high. The complex includes a central courtyard shared amongst the residents, and has easy access to The Ellinikon Park, the sea and Little Athens retail.

Following the terrain

The new five-star Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Hotel, set on a 22-acre mountainside in Plaka Elounda, overlooks the island of Spinalonga. Designed with a modern approach that harmoniously blends local tradition and architecture, the resort’s main goal is to evoke the relaxing ambiance of a village.

 

Context Integration

The plot’s steep slope, along with an innovative architectural design, ensures that all rooms enjoy unobstructed views of the sea and Spinalonga. The hotel is developed in harmony with the land’s topography, consisting of six tiers: the main building divided into volumes across a series of levels, four groups of separate buildings, and a cluster of villas.

Each group comprises smaller building volumes, thoughtfully arranged to facilitate easy pedestrian access to the double overground inclined lift that connects all levels of the hotel. This lift, offering panoramic views, serves as the main access for pedestrian traffic, while club cars provide a complementary, non-intrusive mode of transportation.

 

Material Selection

The design prioritizes privacy, maximizes the stunning views, and respects the natural surroundings through extensive use of traditional materials. The unique local stone, with its geometrically fragmented rock forming the exterior walls, is balanced by softer interior elements: volcanic black pebbles in the spa, small white pebbles on the main staircase, and green-black pebbles on the lobby bar floor and in the shops. Pergolas crafted from distinctive wicker wood further enhance this harmony. The exterior color palette blends seamlessly with the environment, using gray tones for the pathways and corridors, and a range of olive greens throughout the main building and restaurants.

 

Hotel Amenities

The hotel has 64 rooms and suites, all including a private heated pool and a large outdoor area with uninterrupted sea views as well as 6 three-room villas with a gym and a pool and, finally, one large villa with a sauna, a pool, a gym, a separate kitchen and a large outdoor area. The hotel also features three restaurants, a spa, a gym and two modern meeting rooms for 160 and 30 people respectively as well as two large, public swimming pools.

Mediterranean atmosphere

Ayia Napa Marina is situated on the southeast coast of Cyprus and can be characterised as the epitome of a high-standard mixed residential development. It includes luxury residences, yachting facilities, seaside restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Seamlessly blending public amenities with shared services and private residential spaces, the marina serves as a hub for living, docking, and leisure, capturing the vibrant essence of Mediterranean life.

 

Project Vision

Agia Napa Marina is the realized vision of two investors: Cypriot Gerasimos Caramondanis, through G. Caramondanis Investments Ltd, and Egyptian Naguib Sawiris, with Ora Developers. Addressing the need for an ultra-luxury marina in the Eastern Mediterranean, this project integrates advanced technologies and services and enhances the social as well as economic setting of Cyprus.

The marina offers docking facilities for 360 vessels up to 110 meters in length in the water, 160 vessels up to 10 meters in the Dry Stack, and an additional 80 in the Dry Dock. Located about six kilometers west of Agia Napa, between Makronisos and Agia Thekla beaches, the marina provides a unique fingerstyle berthing service, while the state-of-the-art floating docks ensure comfortable and safe mooring at all times, regardless of weather conditions.

Modern floating piers provide a wide range of services, including water and electricity, WiFi, fibre optics, and fire safety equipment. A special cloud platform allows boat owners to monitor their water and electricity consumption at any time. Additionally, a mobile application enables seamless communication with the marina control centre, where users can report any arising issues.

 

Program Development

The docking area stretches from the eastern part of the development to the villas on the marina peninsula, with an artificial island featuring 12 villas in between. The marina breakwater includes a helipad for direct access to the facilities. At its heart lies the commercial zone, offering dining, entertainment, and recreational options, along with an impressive Event Center.

The project features two iconic revolving towers, visible from both land and sea. The eastern and western towers resemble lighthouses, rising over 110 meters and welcoming sailors, residents, and visitors. Their curved forms are inspired by the Caryatids and sculptures found in archaeological sites across Cyprus. Both towers have T-shaped floor plans with a rotation of about 1.6 degrees per floor, maximizing panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the marina, and the coastlines stretching in both directions. The highest floors face east, overlooking some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. The third floor of the eastern tower houses the marina’s Fitness & Spa Center, which extends to a 240m² pool terrace offering unobstructed sea views.

The development features 35 villas: 11 on the beach, 12 on the marina peninsula, and 12 on an artificial island, all situated along private grounds and roads. Each villa boasts a modern, open-plan design, with all main spaces oriented towards the sea. Sliding balcony doors, 2.80m high, seamlessly connect the interiors with terraces, gardens, and pools. The ground floor includes a reception area, lounge, dining room, spacious outdoor areas and terraces. The bedrooms, located on the first floor, have sliding balcony doors that offer uninterrupted views of the marina and the Mediterranean.

 

Recreational Facilities

The terrace is converted into a roof garden with an open outdoor space, while the interior basement is equipped with a kitchenette, toilet, bathroom, maid’s room and an open plan space that can be converted into a playroom. The elegant design incorporates the warmth of wood within a sophisticated palette of materials and finishes. This allows the new homes to be harmoniously integrated into their surroundings. The 4,000 m2 commercial zone, which is the largest in the Greater Famagusta district, is in the heart of the marina, in a semi-circular layout. Reminiscent of a traditional Greek island harbor, it houses shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities that create a lively atmosphere.

The architecture combines local stone with modern stone and glass accents, consistent with the marina’s overall design ethos. An impressive canopy spans across the promenade, which resembles a ship’s hull, uniting the space and offering shade. Shops are strategically positioned near the docks and residential properties. Additionally, the area features a convenience store, a cash machine, offices for yacht purchase and hire, a marine equipment store, and a pharmacy.

At the western edge of the commercial zone stands the Yacht Club, home to the renowned Robuchon restaurants. Adjacent to the development’s western end is the Beach Club, offering direct access to the beach, private cabanas, a spacious infinity pool, and a sheltered terrace. Serving as the marina’s centerpiece, the Event Center encapsulates its vibrant atmosphere. The distinctive glass building, located at the southeastern corner of the commercial zone, is organized in an elliptical floor plan with a conical shape, hosting large indoor as well as outdoor events.

 

Construction Progress

The project spans a total area of 318,535m2, comprising a 146,051m2 port basin and 172,484m2 of land development. Of this, 127,734m2 have been reclaimed from the sea. The project commenced in 2017, with the first phase (including the delivery of the east tower) slated for completion in spring 2023, with a budget of €300,000,000.

When fully operational, the development will feature 220 luxury apartments across two towers and 35 villas in the land zone. Among these, 12 villas on the artificial island and 6 on the marina peninsula will have private berths. The commercial zone is already in operation, offering a unique Mediterranean atmosphere all year round to residents, owners, boat crews and visitors as a new seaside experience.

Slow luxury

The residence is located in the serene part of Delhi, far removed from the city’s bustling center. Drawing inspiration from slow and artful living, the space was designed to encapsulate luxury as well as foster a profound connection with nature.

 

Design Philosophy

Through a series of discrete modifications, the design seamlessly integrates new and existing areas with minimal intervention to the residence’s structure. The layout prioritizes the creation of spaces for social interaction and entertainment. From thoughtfully designed nooks to inviting entertainment areas, every aspect of the space has been curated to encourage meaningful interactions and engaging conversations. The project’s approach abandons conventional luxury and embraces the concept of ‘slow luxury.’ Aesthetically, this is a crossover between the quintessential Italian and French influences found in the choice of furniture and the subtle infusion of Indian and Japanese influence through carefully curated artworks.

 

Interior Layout & Materials

Sculptural lighting and versatile furnishings along with an innovative lime-wash technique are used throughout the space. The master bedroom features panoramic views framed by large windows as well as rustic stone walls that complement the selection of refined furniture. The lounge and formal dining room are designed with great attention to detail and functionality. At the center of the communal space, a magnificent eucalyptus log is used as bar stands, finished with the Japanese burning technique known as Shou Sugi Ban. Adjacent to the bar, parts of the plaster are demolished, exposing sections of the brick wall, and adding a rugged elegance to the overall space. Artwork is thoughtfully positioned throughout the residence along with an array of vases and planters that serve both as functional vessels and captivating sculptures.

 

Landscape Design

One of the property’s standout features is its magnificent old trees, which served as a source of inspiration during the design process. The landscape design incorporates natural elements and embraces the property’s unique surroundings, serving as a testament to its natural beauty. The carefully laid paths have a natural and organic feel that define different spaces around a green-tiled pool. Thoughtfully chosen outdoor furniture and unique handmade clay planters, doubling as sculptures, offer an additional touch of slow luxury.