Discrete integration

The three-story hospitality complex, situated on a corner plot in a quiet district overlooking the bay of Argostoli, harmonizes with the traditional urban fabric through its thoughtful scale and design.

 

Urban Integration

Blending neoclassical character with modern accents, the building is subtly integrated into its surroundings, allowing visitors to connect with the city through its orientation, views, and carefully curated decorative elements. It houses eight suites and features a serene communal garden with a swimming pool on the landscaped terrace.

 

Functional layout

The entrance, centrally located, leads into a wide corridor that divides the floor plan, providing access to the reception area and a wellness space in the basement. The building’s eight suites, each around 25 square meters, are arranged across three levels in varied layouts, each offering a unique relationship with the city. On the ground floor, two rooms are symmetrically positioned on either side of the main corridor, with views of the garden. The first floor features three rooms with views of both the city and the sea, while the top floor, beneath a tiled roof, includes one single room and two duplex suites. These duplexes span in two levels, each including a loft area.

Inside the suites, bathrooms play a central role, enhancing the accommodation experience. Rather than using doors, the rooms are subtly divided, with the bed positioned behind a light partition. Each suite includes spacious, full-length washbasins, freestanding bathtubs, while a series of large windows allow ample natural light to enter the space.

 

Material Palette

The material palette and decorative choices throughout the building evoke a traditional, historic ambiance while preserving a distinctly contemporary character. The structure is rendered in a monochromatic, earthy hue that subtly accentuates its neoclassical details. Light-colored terrazzo mosaic slabs, white marble, and travertine stone are used for the floors and wet areas, while the fixed furnishings and interior partitions are crafted from natural oak, complemented by large woven wicker panels. Fabric selections follow the same aesthetic, featuring monochromatic, light earthy tones with distinctive weaves and textures.

 

Lighting Design & Furniture

The color and material palette deliberately avoids strong contrasts, while the movable furniture and lighting introduce dynamic accents with slender metal elements in dark or bronze finishes and curved shapes that contrast with the clean, linear layout of the spaces. Local character is conveyed at every scale, from large architectural details to smaller decorative elements. Particularly notable are the custom porcelain ceramics by Victoria de Borbon, adorned with motifs of Kefalonian wildflowers. Their bold, sculptural forms blend retro aesthetics with a modern flair, encapsulating the guesthouse’s unique character and ambiance.