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Project • By React Architects • Private Houses
ysterni traɪæŋɡəl
The ysterni traɪæŋɡəl is in the area of Ysterni on Paros,Cyclades , nearby are the remains of the Vigla phryktoria of Ysterni. It was one of the 11 phryktorias that made up the Tinos- Asia Minor communication network during the Mycenaean era. Following the planning of the phryktories, the residence is placed on the hill of Ysterni. It has a southeast orientation for maximum use of light and protection from the strong northerly winds that characterize the Cycladic Island.
Panagiotis Voumvakis
react architects
The site is triangular, which is sometimes a deterrent factor for the layout of the house due to the sharp and claustrophobic angles. On the contrary, this residence with free floor plans manages to overcome this obstac... More
Project • By blurring boundaries • Individual Buildings
Maativan
Maativan, a natural building sanctuary nestled on the fringes of Wada’s reserved forest area in India, is a testament to environmental consciousness and sustainable architecture. Located near the Tansa forest and spanning 5,000 sq. ft., Maativan is constructed from mud and other natural materials that harmonize with the surrounding ecosystem. The design intentionally integrates nature into the building's structure, preserving existing trees and vegetation. This careful planning ensures that the spaces evoke the sensation of being in a forest, enveloped by a lush outdoor environment under a dense natural canopy.
Inclined Studio
Inclined Studio
Maativan epitomizes a seamless blending with its environment, sitting low an... More
Project • By Etsi Architects • Hotels
Vamvakou
Four early 20th-century stone buildings in the remote village of Vamvakou, Laconia, were transformed into a small guesthouse as part of the Vamvakou Revival initiative.The initiative aims to serve as a model for other rural areas in fully revitalizing the village by attracting new residents, businesses, and visitors to the once-vibrant village, which, by the 1950s, had been depopulated by occupation, civil war, immigration, and increasing urbanisation.
Julia Klimi
Julia Klimi
Julia Klimi
Julia Klimi
The three independent houses had fallen into disrepair, and the architects faced the challenge of restoring them to their original form while connecting them and creating a small neighbourhood with open courtyards and 8 gues... More
Project • By Etsi Architects • Private Houses
Horizon House
Katafigio Horizon House is a holiday retreat designed for a family of four, perched on an exceptionally steep site with stunning views of the open sea and sunset. The design concept is rooted in the idea of the house following the natural contours of the mountain, integrating seamlessly with the landscape.
Mirto Iatropoulou
Mirto Iatropoulou
Mirto Iatropoulou
Mirto Iatropoulou
Mirto Iatropoulou
Mirto Iatropoulou
The house is accessed via a road that carefully follows the slope, leading to a courtyard carved into the heart of the structure. This courtyard serves as the entry point, with the living room, kitchen, and dining area on one side, and two bedrooms arranged around a small cactus garden on the other. Th... More
Project • By Etsi Architects • Private Houses
The Observatory - Isna
Nestled on the edge of a gorge in Greece, the Observatory stands as a testament to the dreams of an American-Thai family spanning three generations. The grandfather, inspired by his mother's love for Greece, envisioned a haven—a meeting point for a family scattered across the globe.
Mirto Iatropoulou
Mirto Iatropoulou
This architectural venture involved delicately connecting two independent buildings that had stood side by side for centuries. The structures, perched on the gorge’s edge, underwent meticulous stabilisation and rejuvenation. Local heritage materials were used, seamlessly blending the new with the old. The surrounding land, with its steep slope, was transformed into an integrated external space, connectin... More