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Cave residence embedded into the hillside, with a planted roof and private pool.

Kordas Architects

Aerial view showing the residences integrated into the natural slope of the landscape.

Overall view of the cave residences integrated into the hillside landscape.

Private pool terrace framed by stone walls and planted roofscape.

Living area opening directly onto the private pool and surrounding landscape.

Project • By KORDAS Architects • Hotels

Cave houses in Kea

A luxurious architectural experience rooted in natureNestled into the dramatic slopes of Kea island, overlooking the bay of Vourkari, the cave houses redefine the relationship between architecture and the natural environment. The cave houses in Kea, represent a luxurious experience, rooted in nature. A unique project, where architecture creates an immersive experience into the natural landscape. The hospitality project, an aesthetically refined complex of villas, is deeply rooted in the regional culture of the Cyclades. The cave houses in Kea offer an immersive experience where design, exceptional hospitality, and nature converge. Kordas Architects Kordas Architects The design of the island villas follows the natural contours of... More

Giorgos Sfakianakis

Project • By Ftelari Villa • Hotels

Three Decades of Timeless Cycladic Architecture

Completed in 1991, Ftelari demonstrates how architecture rooted in place, proportion and simplicity can remain remarkably contemporary more than three decades later. More than three decades after its completion, Ftelari stands as a compelling example of architecture whose relevance has only deepened with time. Designed by Greek architect Nikolaos Tsempelis in 1991, the residence demonstrates how an architectural language rooted in place, proportion and simplicity can remain contemporary across generations. Giorgos Sfakianakis Set on the volcanic cliffs between Fira and Oia, the villa occupies a privileged position overlooking Santorini’s caldera and the Aegean Sea. Conceived at a time when Oia was still emerging as an internati... More