The site sits in a flat plot neighboring the coastline of the Northern Peloponnese and overlooking the mountain of Parnassos to the north. Apart from the view, there are no apparent topological features or relatable surrounding buildings that formulate a strong local context. The building itself becomes the context. It is a house to make memories in.
The design of the house responds to the opportunities of a coastal lifestyle but also reflects the need for privacy. The simple layout of the building, all organized in one level, allows diversity to develop in the form of exterior spaces with different qualities and the organic interlocking of different programmatic areas both inside and outside.
There are two wings – one containing two bedrooms, the other the guest house. Where the two wings meet is a generous living space, including a bespoke kitchen, the dining room and the lounge area with a freestanding fireplace. Two large cylindrical skylights are centered above the kitchen counter and the dining table.
A central outdoor living space sits between the pool and the living room. The front terrace opens to the beach and sea while the courtyard to the south creates privacy and a sense of sanctuary. The elegant concrete frame of the pergolas wraps around the white monolithic volume of the house while framing the vistas and adjusting the proportions of the whole.
Design - Construction: 2016-2019
Location: Peloponnese
Photos: Athina Souli