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Crete, Greece
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Askianos
Crete, Greece
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
In southern Crete, opposite Psiloritis overlooking Matala and the Libyan Sea, is the village of Listaros. In this unique point of the prefecture of Heraklion, at a point higher than the village, a luxurious small hotel, combined with the dramatic landscape and the sea view, is a peaceful shelter with emblematic design.
From our first visit to the plot, our goal was to highlight and focus on the relationship we wanted to create between the new emerging volumes, the morphology of the landscape, the view and the Cretan architecture that with the exception of Listaros, in the neighboring villages and towns The main view from the plot opens from the islands of Paximadia in the west to Psiloritis in the north. In the summer months the sun sets in the sea between the islands of Paximadia and the coast of Agios Pavlos, and that was something we wanted to enjoy the visitor from wherever he is in the space.
As the plot was relatively small and the programmatic use was quite rich, our plan from the beginning was to combine the interior and exterior spaces in an architectural effect that provides shelter and privacy, and on the other hand to exploit each space by bringing life to the landscape.
The architectural ensemble is divided into two sub-volumes. The two volumes are two-storey and from the outside they look like a single whole with a narrow path separating them. In one volume a sunken terrace is designed to enjoy the panoramic view of the setting sun, while in the other volume which coexists with the presence of the rock, an inner courtyard is created, similar to those found in traditional Cretan houses. The large arched entrance with the giant axes, which leads to the inner courtyard, revives the memories of the Venetians who left their mark on the island.
The purity of the lines, the modern construction methods with local materials (the traditional ocher is mixed with plaster) with meticulous details (modern wooden frames, arched entrances with axes and metal details, hidden gutter system, etc.) regulate the tone of the exterior and the interior of the house. Internally, we wanted to create a minimal effect with obvious Cretan influence, simply and unpretentiously made almost entirely by the local craftmen. However, there were some elements that added value to the houses, such as the handmade terracotta tiles in the kitchens, the French type shutters in the western bedrooms that protect from the intense sunshine in the afternoon, the vintage white appliances and the built-in furniture with the original furniture, pillows and fabrics.
From our first visit to the plot, our goal was to highlight and focus on the relationship we wanted to create between the new emerging volumes, the morphology of the landscape, the view and the Cretan architecture that with the exception of Listaros, in the neighboring villages and towns The main view from the plot opens from the islands of Paximadia in the west to Psiloritis in the north. In the summer months the sun sets in the sea between the islands of Paximadia and the coast of Agios Pavlos, and that was something we wanted to enjoy the visitor from wherever he is in the space.
As the plot was relatively small and the programmatic use was quite rich, our plan from the beginning was to combine the interior and exterior spaces in an architectural effect that provides shelter and privacy, and on the other hand to exploit each space by bringing life to the landscape.
The architectural ensemble is divided into two sub-volumes. The two volumes are two-storey and from the outside they look like a single whole with a narrow path separating them. In one volume a sunken terrace is designed to enjoy the panoramic view of the setting sun, while in the other volume which coexists with the presence of the rock, an inner courtyard is created, similar to those found in traditional Cretan houses. The large arched entrance with the giant axes, which leads to the inner courtyard, revives the memories of the Venetians who left their mark on the island.
The purity of the lines, the modern construction methods with local materials (the traditional ocher is mixed with plaster) with meticulous details (modern wooden frames, arched entrances with axes and metal details, hidden gutter system, etc.) regulate the tone of the exterior and the interior of the house. Internally, we wanted to create a minimal effect with obvious Cretan influence, simply and unpretentiously made almost entirely by the local craftmen. However, there were some elements that added value to the houses, such as the handmade terracotta tiles in the kitchens, the French type shutters in the western bedrooms that protect from the intense sunshine in the afternoon, the vintage white appliances and the built-in furniture with the original furniture, pillows and fabrics.
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