So far so near
For us, it is almost shocking: that there is absolute silence at the site. Although the nearest village, Finikas, is discernible at the horizon and a 7-minutes’ drive, nothing actually interrupts the vast silence among the fragrant thymes, drimia maritima and the omnipresent cacti of the land. Centrally perched in this rocky terrain that unfolds towards the coastline, a white villa stretches its outline, as if to offer all possible views to the surrounding landscape. We were asked to retain the facades, increase the number of bedrooms and redesign all interior public areas in which the flooring (French bourgogne limestone) was preserved. The design evokes Cycladic principles by embracing curvilinear partitions: we have opted round shapes that engulf the body in all baths, creating vase-like spaces and smoothly unfolding corridors. We renovated the pool by changing its prior blue tiles, so that it merges with the rocks and the color palette of the sea. A larger kitchen area was opted so it doubled in size, occupying the area of the former dining table as well. Thus in the final layout the living room placed it in a direct, open dialogue with the new kitchen island, the counter next to it and the extra kitchen area located in the near vicinity, three steps up. This dialogue was further underlined by the sitting arrangement of the built in sofas: petal shaped, the sofas occupy the perimeter of the space, leaving the center free of furniture. In this holiday home, one contemplates the impressive view uninterrupted from the various shaded outdoor areas –while protected inside, guests can enjoy the view while involved in a more social setting: preparing a lunch at the kitchen island, discussing about the day’s excursion on the perimeter stools, or while relaxing in the two sofas on the sides of the space.
- Status Completed
- Year 2022 - 2023
- Location Syros