Vacation house, Island of Paros
The attractive four-acre site is situated on a small peninsula on the southern coast of the Island of Paros, offering 180° views towards the blue Aegean.
Despite the size of the land, positioning of the building was strictly dictated by local planning regulation imposing a 50 meters minimum distance from the coast. Furthermore, the design had to adhere to strict local rules following the traditional architecture of the Cyclades.
This summer house is arranged into three separate wings (main, children, guests) that fan out in different directions. The meticulous though subtle order of the composition is formed around cube shaped units and offers the advantage of having windows with views on three sides of every single room, while also allowing for a number of outdoor spaces that provide privacy and versatility in regard to the surrounding landscape. Long stone walls extend from the building, integrating the outdoors with the composition.