Close Subterranean Villa in Antiparos
The project focuses on a subterranean villa in Antiparos, situated on a steep slope on the island. The plot, oriented towards the East, offers a direct view of the island of Paros and nearby Cyclades islands. The main idea is to integrate the building into the landscape. Variant volumes, combined with subterranean parts of the house, embrace the rocky topography. These design fragments create a mild architectural intervention, emphasizing the transformation of the terrain.
The configuration of the façade embodies both "primitive" and "geometric" architectural gestures. The "primitive" responds to the project’s materiality, particularly the use of natural stone to integrate the building with the landscape. Meanwhile, the "geometric" design of the facade reinterprets the existing rock’s shape, metaphorically transforming it into white plaster segments of the dwelling. Additionally, the interplay between plaster and stone imprinted on the façade creates the feeling of a small-scale intervention, preserving the sense of traditional Cycladic architecture.
The design emphasizes the coexistence of multiple functions within the complex. Sleeping areas are situated on both the upper and middle levels, while living areas occupy the spaces between them. Swimming pools are located on the middle and lower levels of the complex. Furthermore, outdoor staircases connect the different levels, and contiguous engravings and footpaths guide the dweller to the swimming areas.
The design emphasizes the coherence of indoor and outdoor spaces. It includes indoor atriums, contemporary sliding frames, and materials that unify the inside and outside. Elongated slits in the ground illuminate the interior of the subterranean buildings, creating a scenographic atmosphere. Pergolas and structural elements fully integrate with the environment, protecting the user from the sun and the strong wind of the Cyclades.
The spatial design of this Cycladic shelter maximizes the user experience within the natural landscape of Antiparos. Strategic use of active design elements and thoughtful integration of indoor and outdoor spaces ensure that the villa offers a harmonious living environment amidst the island's rugged beauty.
The project focuses on a subterranean villa in Antiparos, situated on a steep slope on the island. The plot, oriented towards the East, offers a direct view of the island of Paros and nearby Cyclades islands. The main idea is to integrate the building into the landscape. Variant volumes, combined with subterranean parts of the house, embrace the rocky topography. These design fragments create a mild architectural intervention, emphasizing the transformation of the terrain.
The configuration of the façade embodies both “primitive” and “geometric” architectural gestures. The “primitive” responds to the project’s materiality, particularly the use of natural stone to integrate the building with the landscape. Meanwhile, the “geometric” design of the facade reinterprets the existing rock’s shape, metaphorically transforming it into white plaster segments of the dwelling. Additionally, the interplay between plaster and stone imprinted on the façade creates the feeling of a small-scale intervention, preserving the sense of traditional Cycladic architecture.
The design emphasizes the coexistence of multiple functions within the complex. Sleeping areas are situated on both the upper and middle levels, while living areas occupy the spaces between them. Swimming pools are located on the middle and lower levels of the complex. Furthermore, outdoor staircases connect the different levels, and contiguous engravings and footpaths guide the dweller to the swimming areas.
The design emphasizes the coherence of indoor and outdoor spaces. It includes indoor atriums, contemporary sliding frames, and materials that unify the inside and outside. Elongated slits in the ground illuminate the interior of the subterranean buildings, creating a scenographic atmosphere. Pergolas and structural elements fully integrate with the environment, protecting the user from the sun and the strong wind of the Cyclades.
The spatial design of this Cycladic shelter maximizes the user experience within the natural landscape of Antiparos. Strategic use of active design elements and thoughtful integration of indoor and outdoor spaces ensure that the villa offers a harmonious living environment amidst the island’s rugged beauty.
