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Carved into a hillside of southern Crete, the house is born from the intersection of two offset compositions. The lower mass rests within the hillside; above it, a lighter volume crosses the void, forming a bridge that defines the entrance and mediates between ground and sky. OFFICE SKOH OFFICE SKOH Material austerity—plaster, stone, and glass—anchors the structure in its context, allowing light and wind to animate its surfaces. The pool, discreetly positioned behind the main volume, withdraws from the prevailing north winds and extends the horizon of the dwelling into the landscape. OFFICE SKOH OFFICE SKOH OFFICE SKOH Neither object nor excavation, the house acts as a precise calibration between inhab... More

The study proposes the design of the New Municipal Market of Ioannina as a new landscape building that will function, together with the surrounding urban space, as a zone of urban green and connections. The concept of the geological palimpsest guides the design concept for a new building as a constructed landscape, thus bridging the demanding geomorphology of the area. The proposed intervention, having a sense of place, is fully assimilated into the surrounding urban landscape. The shaping of the ground creates a new building and seems to extend towards the south the green area from the adjacent Litharitsia Park and Heroes Park. Constantine Bouras Studio, Evita Fanou Architecture & Design Using as a design tool the intense geologi... More

Technical Description A residence situated on a hillside above a settlement, integrated into the landscape and in dialogue with nature. Three distinct parallelepiped volumes, slightly offset from one another, are connected by two transparent glass passages. The central, tallest volume is made of stone, while the two adjacent, equally tall volumes are coated with an “earth”-colored plaster. George Anastasakis George Anastasakis George Anastasakis The first volume contains a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, an office, and a shared WC. The central volume includes the entrance and the shared living areas—kitchen, dining room, and living room—in a single open-plan space. The third volume houses the mast... More

Caption   Our proposed daycare facility defines a delicate balance between openness and protection through the exterior façades which are treated in deployable perforated metal mesh panels, forming a “second skin” for the building. This architectural gesture veils the building in a soft layer of semi-transparency and operates as a protective filter, providing shade and privacy, while preserving a strong sense of openness to the surrounding neighborhood. At an urban scale, the building operates both as a subtle boundary and a threshold between a pedestrian street and a vehicular street. Constantine Bouras Studio The project is conceived as three seperate concrete volumes, which host the daycare areas, the... More

Kaldis Pharmacy in Sitia, Greece, designed by Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects, redefines the role of the pharmacy as a contemporary space of healthcare, wellbeing, and social interaction. The project emerged from the unification of two existing stores into a 150 sq.m. multifunctional environment, located in a vibrant urban setting. Nikos Fragomanolakis Nikos Fragomanolakis Nikos Fragomanolakis The design concept reflects a long-standing collaboration between two generations of pharmacists and our architecture office in Heraklion, Greece, aiming to create a point of reference for both local residents and visitors. This pharmacy design moves beyond conventional typologies, transforming into a daily space of care, consultat... More

Elounda Hills Reverie Complex, designed for Mirum Group by Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects, a multiple awarded architecture office in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, represent a new vision for luxury villa design and hospitality architecture. The concept design came into being from our longing to preserve the landscape’s primary elements while creating an innovative project and an environment dedicated to communal wellbeing, supporting human relationships and the interplay between people and nature. The geometry of the horizontal surfaces converses with the habitat, while their limit evens out the variations between artificial and natural space. The eastern view opens towards the endless blue of the sea and Mirabello Bay, while the bac... More

Elounda Hills - Villa on the Edge is a villa design project designed by Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects, a multiple awarded architecture office in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in collaboration with Mirum Group. This project highlights the seamless connection between luxury villa architecture and the natural Cretan landscape. Guided by the essence of Crete’s scenery, this luxury villa design in Greece brings architecture and nature into balance. Set on a hilltop site, the residence becomes an architectural dialogue between openness and enclosure, transforming site and program constraints into advantages. Integrating seamlessly into its surroundings, the villa’s green roofs, abundant vegetation, and careful landscaping echo Cret... More

The project location is in an off-plan area near the traditional settlement of Triantaros, in a plot with a fascinating view on the beach of Agios Sostis and Delos island. Our approach was based on two pillars: the view and the history. Thus, the thread of thought started with the orientation, the view, the wind, and the morphology. Our design base was archetype plans of ancient Greek temples adapted to the plot parameters. Yiorgis Yerolympos Yiorgis Yerolympos Yiorgis Yerolympos Yiorgis Yerolympos Yiorgis Yerolympos Yiorgis Yerolympos MORPHOLOGY=INSPIRATION + LOCATION + POETIC ELEMENTS OF LOCAL ARCHI-TECTURE Yiorgis Yerolympos Yiorgis Yerolympos Yiorgis Yerolympos Yiorgis Yerolympos Yio... More

Located in the area of Marousi in Athens, Greece, the residence is a response to the challenge of accommodating a young family within a limited footprint. Spyros.HOUND photography Spyros.HOUND photography Spyros.HOUND photography Completed in July 2023 the project demanded a meticulous examination of scale and proportion owing to the constrained dimensions of its site. Comprising three floors and a basement, the residence offers three bedrooms, of modest dimensions arranged to optimize spatial efficiency while ensuring a comfortable living environment. Spyros.HOUND photography Spyros.HOUND photography Spyros.HOUND photography The plot is located between two existing buildings. The central concept when placing... More

This project is conceived as a seamless dialogue between landscape and architecture. Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the sea, this residence is conceived as a tectonic reading of the landscape. The design roots itself in the terrain with stone walls that echo traditional retaining structures, while concrete slabs and cantilevered volumes project outward, framing uninterrupted views of the horizon. Caption   Caption Constantine Bouras Studio The architecture unfolds as a sequence of layered spaces that dissolve the threshold between inside and outside. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, shaded terraces, and open-air pergolas create a seamless flow, allowing nature to permeate the daily experience of living. From the quie... More

The study concerns the design of a pocket park with a children’s playground in an empty lot on the main pedestrian street in the mountainous city of Karpenisi. The lot is located at a key urban point which has a direct functional and visual connection with the city’s central square and main church. The entrance to the small park happens through a wide staircase, which creates a smooth transition from the pedestrian street and at the same time a seating area with a view to the park and the playground. Constantine Bouras Studio   Landscape is a key element of the design, providing - necessary during the morning/midday hours of the summer months - shade and a pleasant microclimate, while at an urban scale it creates a... More

Villa Eira  is a contemporary architectural oasis nestled on the hillside of Gerakari in Zakynthos. Carved into the landscape, it dissolves between olive groves, the sea horizon and the warm Ionian sun. Lucy Lago Lucy Lago Lucy Lago The project follows the minimalist philosophy of Lucy Lago, where architecture becomes therapy — a healing space that gently returns a person to inner peace. The freedom of light, the breath of air, and the tactile presence of natural materials serve the idea of creating a house that does not dominate nature, but continues its quiet poetry. Lucy Lago Lucy Lago Lucy Lago Pure horizontals, portals that frame the landscape, and natural stone and wood in nude earthy tones c... More

This project presents a two-level residence nestled in the heart of the traditional village of Sikinos on Sikinos Island. The structure deploys as a single volume arranged over two levels, connected by an external staircase that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living. Constantine Bouras Studio   The volume of the residence balances solidity and lightness through material contrasts: a whitewashed stone base grounds the design, while the upper volume’s smooth plaster finish conveys subtle elegance. Constantine Bouras Studio The ground floor embraces the daily living spaces—living room, kitchen, and dining area—opening directly onto a shaded courtyard designed for outdoor living. The private quarter... More

Constantine Bouras Studio This project transforms an existing industrial building, which used to be a typography facility, into a hybrid live-and-work space, designed to accommodate both living and working needs within the same property, following the growing trend, particularly in urban areas. Constantine Bouras Studio Constantine Bouras Studio The ground floor functions as the artist’s atelier and gallery space with a flexible modular lighting system designed to support both creative work and exhibitions. A planted rear courtyard complements the space, providing an intimate outdoor decompression space. The basement includes an art storage area, a screening room and an office. Natural light will be introduced in the b... More