The residence was built on a flat plot in the village of Agia Marinouda,
Pafos, Cyprus. The shape was determined by the views and climatic factors such
as the sun movement and prevailing winds. The internal sides of the L shape
plan face a generous orchard under development on the East side that will
further enhance, in combination with the swimming pool, the coolness of the
courtyard. The pool has a vanishing edge to further emphasize the coexistence
of greenery and water as seen from all parts of the house. A bridgelike deck
strip divides the water feature and defines the location of the external dining
and bbq. Mature olive trees transplanted there will be used to create a green
umbrella over the white marble floor.The
mass is dominated by a funnel shape main structure with a large east overhang.
It dramatically directs views and prevailing winds through the house towards
the courtyard. Other massing elements like the penetrated concrete screen
and the timber entrance element are subordinate to its presence. A separate
East to West wing houses the bedrooms on the top level and the garage and
stores at the lower level.Materials were selected on the basis of their luminescence, lightness of
colour and appearance in order to provide a clean, fresh feeling and are
mainly natural. The outcome is reminiscent of Greek island whiteness,
coolness and adjacency to earth and water.