Sloping boundaries

The house is situated near the settlement of Agios Onoufrios, on a sloping plot overlooking the sea, and a north-northeast orientation. The use of stone as the primary building material and the design of the attic on the first floor were strategic choices to maximize the square meters utilized within the plot.

 

Building Orientation

The steep topography determines the orientation and placement of the residence on the plot, which is developed on the north-south axis, offering panoramic views to the sea, while avoiding any direct visual interaction with the adjacent buildings.

 

Layout Organization

The entrance to the house is located in the bright, “back” garden, which includes an outdoor sitting area and kitchen, a barbeque, and a swimming pool. On the east side there is a jacuzzi and outdoor cinema. The building consists of two volumes of the same shape, both slightly shifted on the north-south axis. Four large, tilted stone walls define the form, while the sloping roof is the only morphological element that “escapes” from the strict boundaries, marking a “translucent” entrance that acts as a circulation space leading to all three levels. The double-height ground floor is organized in an open layout and includes the kitchen, dining and living room, as well as two bedrooms with private patios and a shared bathroom. The first floor consists of an office with spectacular sea views, and an en-suite master bedroom with a walk-in closet. In the basement there is a parking area, a gym and changing rooms, a wine cellar and ample storage space.

 

Local materials

The interior walls and ceilings are finished with colored plaster. In parallel, industrial flooring is used in all areas, the furniture is made of oak, and white marble is the primary material for all countertops and bathroom surfaces. Externally, in addition to the local stone cladding, the building is layered with thermal insulation, while Corten is used to frame the openings. Indirect lighting is chosen externally and internally to highlight the natural materials and create a relaxing atmosphere.

The spatial orientation, the innovative window systems, the exterior insulation as well as the installation of photovoltaic panels establish the building as a highly energy efficient structure and classify it as a partly bioclimatic residence.