Beachside vernacular
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about beachside vernacular
Project • By Studio Kisko • Restaurants
Social Kitchen Mykonos
Studio Kisko transforms a former bakery in the heart of Mykonos into a fresh, summery restaurant set on an intimate square just a few steps from the sea.
The historic building, defined by characteristic Cycladic architectural elements and a prominent central arch, naturally divides the interior into two small, sheltered spaces, offering a sense of intimacy and protection from the island’s strong winds.
Alessandro Kikinas
Alessandro Kikinas
Alessandro Kikinas
Rooted in the material language of Mykonos, textured walls, a calm colour palette and mosaic details connect the restaurant to the surrounding architectural landscape and local vernacular, giving the space the feeling that it has always belonged there.
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Project • By ss.mm design • Private Houses
Villa Mella Paros
Formal and spatial elements typical of the vernacular Cycladic tradition are re-interpreted and introduced in this project in an attempt to address the problem and the aesthetics of applying a contemporary vocabylary of building synthesis into a traditional and strictly codified and preserved environment.
ss.mm design
The typical elements are combined in a slightly varying way for each of the 2 houses in order for them to offer a different spatial experience to their separate owners but at the same time present a unified whole to the exterior viewer.
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News • News • 8 Dec 2022
Manitoba Beach House by Cibinel Architecture
Under the changing waterscapes and prairie skies of Victoria Beach, Manitoba, this 2,000-square-foot beach house by Cibinel Architecture and its use of wood integrates with the cottage vernacular of the surrounding beachside community.
Jerry Grajewski, Grajewski Fotograph Inc.
Western Red Cedar was chosen as the prime construction material for its durability, strength, and low-maintenance requirements. Clad with 18’’ re-squared and rebutted Western Red Cedar shingles, low-sloping roof planes transition to exterior walls finished with 1’’ x 4’’ Western Cedar siding horizontally applied in a manner that echoes the traditional shiplap plank typically used on surrounding cottages. Both the beach hom... More