Mediterranean Architecture

Designing a Private Residence for Family LivingThis contemporary residence interior in Heraklion, Crete explores the relationship between light, materiality and everyday living. Designed for a family of four, the house brings together spaces for gathering, interaction and retreat. Shared family life coexists with privacy, creating an environment that supports different rhythms and moments throughout the day. A Cohesive Architectural LanguageThe design does not seek visual spectacle or formal expression. Instead, it focuses on shaping an environment that unfolds through movement, light and material presence. A consistent architectural language connects every part of the residence and brings the individual spaces together into a unified whol... More

Nestled within the rural landscape of the Itria Valley, Casa C offers a contemporary interpretation of the Mediterranean courtyard house through an architectural language that is minimalist, material-focused and deeply rooted in the Apulian region. The project blends discreetly into the context of the Itria Valley, engaging with the landscape of dry-stone walls, farmhouses and vernacular architecture, from which it draws inspiration and construction principles to create a contemporary architecture capable of evoking intimacy, tranquillity and continuity with nature. The house is organised around the principle of the courtyard, an archetypal element of Mediterranean living. A wall of tuff blocks defines the main façade and shields the... More

Badalona Port is a property development at Badalona's marina, developed by Grup Morales and designed by A12 Arquitectes. The architecture combines clean, modern volumes with a Mediterranean sensibility, carefully attuned to its setting between the sea, the city, and the area's growing future. Hamau Studio Hamau Studio Hamau Studio Hamau Studio Hamau Studio With over 60 years rooted in Badalona, Grup Morales wasn't just looking to sell, they wanted their communication to reflect the local trust and long-term vision they'd built over decades, positioning the development against the larger promoters entering the area. We developed a full visual strategy for one of the development's most representative housing typolo... More

CHORA is the new extension of Domes of Elounda, part of the Autograph Collection, introducing a quieter, more intimate hospitality experience shaped by the Cretan landscape. The project comprises seventeen independent guest units and a communal area with a restaurant and outdoor pool, balancing a sense of retreat with a more social side of the project. Mara Lazaridou, Stefanos Malamas Mara Lazaridou, Stefanos Malamas Mara Lazaridou, Stefanos Malamas The architectural composition unfolds as a series of single-storey, stone-built volumes that settle naturally into the terrain. Patios, planted paths, private plunge pools and outdoor living spaces establish a continuous dialogue between architecture and landscape. Drawing on the... More

Built into the base of a coastal cliff in Turkey, CLIFF VILLA is a 400 m² residence that treats architecture as a continuation of the landscape rather than an intrusion on it. Designed by NUTRO studio for a young couple seeking privacy and proximity to the sea, the three-bedroom home reveals itself gradually — first the rock, then the architecture emerging beneath its overhang. Caption Caption Caption Caption The façade balances two materials in dialogue: vertical pylons in natural Antolini stone and horizontal Corten steel roofing and canopies. The rust tone of the steel echoes the surrounding dry grasses and the cliffside, while the stone's veining visually ties the structure to the mountain itself.... More

In the historic centre of Lequile, near Lecce in southern Puglia, this traditional Salento townhouse is conceived as a sensitive transformation of an existing historic property into a contemporary Mediterranean home. Esplendido Design Esplendido Design Esplendido Design Esplendido Design Caption The design begins with the character already present: soaring vaulted ceilings, original patterned floors, generous room proportions, a private citrus garden and views across the surrounding rooftops towards the town’s historic church. Rather than erase these elements, the proposal celebrates them. Existing architectural features are retained wherever possible and combined with a restrained palette of natural finishe... More

The architectural proposal for the new day care centre in Alaior, designed for 30 users, takes shape as a compact single-storey building organised around a central landscaped courtyard that acts as the spatial and environmental core of the project. This interior void is not understood as residual space, but rather as a true architectural element that structures circulation, supports orientation, and accompanies the building’s daily life through natural light, ventilation, and a constant relationship with the outdoors. The site is located at a point of transition between the urban fabric and the traditional agricultural landscape, establishing a direct relationship with CEIP Mestre Duran and with productive plots of land. The building... More

The residence is located in Mochlos, eastern Crete, set against the dramatic terrain of the Sitia Mountains and opening towards the sea. It is the first completed residence within an overall design for three independent villas. Comprising approximately 150 sq.m. of interior space, this first residence was completed in 2024, while the two additional villas are planned to be realised at a later stage. The distinctive topography of the site became a key parameter of the overall design composition.  The form of the building, its materiality and the design of the surrounding outdoor environment were developed to allow the residence to sit naturally within the rocky Cretan landscape while maintaining a continuous relationship with both... More

In the heart of Murcia’s Gran Vía, Profusa redefines the concept of a showroom. What was once a commercial space is now transformed into a hybrid environment, halfway between office, residence, and meeting place. The city’s bustle fades as soon as you cross the threshold: light, calm, and serenity take center stage. Pedro Noguera The project is organized around a central gesture: a vertical wall of light that spans both floors and acts as a backbone. This intervention not only connects the levels and distributes natural clarity into the interior, but also gives the showroom an iconic presence in the city, visible from the street itself. The transparency of the façade and the spatial continuity reinforce this... More

Nestled in the Mediterranean town of Premià de Dalt, Spain, this family contemporary residence epitomizes architectural simplicity refinement.  delriobani delriobani A sculptural monolith, emerges from the natural backdrop of tall pines and coastal rugged terrain. The carved endemic figure is provided with a harmonious and dynamic rhythm by its voids, reclaiming the essence of Mediterranean architecture, but offering pioneering innovations in vernacular techniques and materials, making the project not just a place to live but a space to experience.  delriobani delriobani Articulated through segments which intertwine and connect creating a flexible living programme; with each space a new narrative unfol... More

Located in Zicatela, Oaxaca, on the southwest coast of Mexico, within the conurbation of Puerto Escondido, this building stood in a place of high tourist demand and was ideal for recreation. With a population of 45,000 inhabitants, this city stood out for its recreational and surfing beaches, its gastronomy, its orography, its vernacular architecture, and its bohemian charm. These characteristics positioned this city as one of the fastest-growing and most attractive vacation destinations in the country and internationally. Alex Kortkov Situated in one of the areas with the highest tourist potential, just within a 10-minute walking distance from the beach, the project was designed through a rigorous market analysis to respond to the hi... More

Dino Maglie The project looks with a lot of attention the sorrounding city, made by abandoned spaces and buildings with a low quality. That's why the project's choise is the one of a not-dialog with the city, in order to get an architecture which discovers its-self in its inner spaces: a 12x12mt inner courtyard where all the spaces (living, kitchen, studio) can look. Dino Maglie More