Set on a west-facing slope of Andros, overlooking the Aegean, three subterranean dwellings are discreetly embedded in the natural terrain, following the contours of the landscape. From above, only their traces are visible — the descending staircases, elevator shafts, and linear light wells that appear as fine incisions in the ground.
Their linear organization emerges from the elongated shape of the site and the natural topography. Access is provided from the rear, through stairways or elevators that lead the visitor gradually into spaces sheltered yet open to the western horizon.
The interiors unfold in open-plan layouts, enhancing spatial continuity and direct visual connection to light and sea. Perforated bamboo panels filter the western light and transform the façades throughout the day, while inner courtyards bring daylight and ventilation into the bedrooms, strengthening the link between architecture and ground.
Exposed concrete, local stone, and earthy tones emphasize the subterranean character of the structures, while native vegetation restores the continuity of the landscape after the architectural intervention.