This corner flat is located on Nikis Avenue, the seafront of Thessaloniki, with view not only to the sea but also the street and the promenade. The housing needs were a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, an ensuite bathroom, a guest room, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room and a small storage […]
Built around 1850, this residence in Nisyros was completely restored and turned into a villa of two independent luxury apartments by ADarchitects, with respect to the local architectural tradition and using only eco-friendly primary materials, in particular the local black volcanic stone of the island, that gives the house its special character. The high-quality restoration preserves and […]
An infinity pool will form the roof of this cavernous house designed by Athens studio Kois Associated Architects for the Greek island of Tinos. Designed for the rocky terrain that makes up the island’s south-west coastline, the Mirage house is conceived by Kois Associated Architects as “an invisible oasis” where residents can enjoy panoramic views […]
599 When Greek architects have inspiration, unique houses to cities, islands and villages, even in the middle of nowhere turn into a haven of serenity and luxury. This is what happens when aesthetics align with imagination and the unique Greek landscape… Small architectural wonders. Which is your favorite? Antiparos The design of the house is a dual […]
This early 19th-century fortified tower overlooking the coastline of Cape Tainaron in Greece has been converted into a guest house with three suites arranged inside its thick stone walls (+ slideshow). Architects Kostas Zouvelos and Kassiani Theodorakakou were responsible for transforming the building into the Tainaron Blue Retreat, which contains three bedrooms with a shared kitchen and […]
Architects Marina Stassinopoulos and Konstantios Daskalakis have slotted a house with three courtyards around existing oak trees on the Greek island of Kea. Athens-based Stassinopoulos and Daskalakis collaborated on the design of House in Kea, which nestles against the hillside to create a minimal imprint on the landscape but also offers residents views out to […]
The cave-like stone interior of this former stable on Tinos Island, Greece, has been renovated by architect Ioannis Exarchou to create a small holiday house. Athens-based architect Ioannis Exarchou retained the original structure of the stable when designing Retreat in Tinos Island, plastering only the interior walls, inserting a new floor and filling gaps in […]
I have often daydreamed, if I had the means, which of the many pre-World War II buildings around Athens that have been abandoned and abused I would choose to save. While a tough decision, I’ve always been pretty certain it would be the Athinogenis Mansion (Megaron Athinogenous) in one of the most run-down parts of […]
