In an olive grove,
overlooking the Messenian golf,
in the outskirts of Pylos,
we designed a vacation house for a couple
providing occasional accommodation
to their two children’s families.
The complex consists of the main house,
with a mezzanine and a small guest house next to it,
which communicate with each other via an arbor pergola,
typical characteristic of greek country houses.
The shape of the complex
is formed by two one-way sliding roofs,
in opposite slopes, as well as a small terrace.
Our inspiration originates
from traditional architectural features
and, by using a contemporary vocabulary,
when it comes to architectural elements,
we aim at creating a space of high spacial quality
and operating flexibility to its users.
Furthermore, we have designed the complex in such a way
as to achieve maximum incorporation to the landscape,
by keeping hights low
and by replanting the few olive trees
that needed to change position,
in new places, so that the eco system of the olive grove
stays intact.
PROJECT DATA
DESIGN
2012
COLLABORATORS
Artemis Kopsida, architect
Michael Kosmatopoulos, civil engineer
SURFACE
108m²
BUDGET
100.000€