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Project • By Etsi ArchitectsPrivate 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

Project • By Etsi ArchitectsHousing

Monastery House

When looking for somewhere to build their holiday home the decision was easy for our clients. Their heritage was strongly linked to the remote and rugged lands of the Mani Peninsula in Greece. It was the location on which they had their hearts set for a holiday retreat for their extended, multigenerational family. The plot of land they purchased was set high on a mountainside offering spectacular views, which can only really be compared to travelling on an aeroplane, peering down on the village and the sea below. Panagiotis Voumvakis The brief:Our task was to create a space for the family to come together whilst also making room for them each to have individual space within the complex. Due to the remote and rather wild location of th... More