On a plot of 4,800 sqm, a few kilometres outside the town of Ierapetra, in Agia Fotia, were designed two identical, independent villas with pools for temporary habitation of 100 sqm each.
The principal factors guiding the design of the buildings and their spatial arrangement on the site were the panoramic views of the olive grove and the sea, the prevailing strong northern winds, and the need for privacy.
The design of each villa consisted of two volumes connecting to create a building. One volume has a rectangular shape and organises the ground-floor interior and exterior activities. The other has a cube-like shape and includes the stairway to the upper floor and the more private spaces of the bedrooms. The positioning of the buildings to the plot creates privacy between them while they do not become an obstacle in the view of each other.
All spaces and activities are orientated to the south maximising the sea view, creating a continuous dialogue with the surrounding landscape while the buildings can get sunlight during the winter. By minimising the openings to the north, the building works as a barrier to the strong north winds of the area, letting the inhabitants enjoy external activities even on a windy day. The area of the BBQ and external dining has a system of movable panels that can be opened to place the user at the centre of the olive grove.
On one side of the pool, so it does not interrupt the view from the villa, is a pergola shading the exterior living room. Another similar pergola is attached on the upper floor to shade a veranda from where the inhabitants could get a greater view of the sea.
The pools run parallel to the buildings to be part of the view for the inhabitant’s eyes and through the water’s colour adapt to the olive grove.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
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INTERIOR DESIGN
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PROJECT SUPERVISION
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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LIGHTING DESIGN
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ARIS THEODORIDIS
MANOS TSELAS
IRO MATTHEOU
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
DIMITRIS THEODORIDIS
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
CHARALAMPOS POULIS
3D VISUALIZATION
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