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#paros

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Project • By React ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Sea Pavillion

The residence is located on the south side of Paros Island. It is south facing, with sea and the entrance is from the north side. The particularity of this plot is its location. It is located on a cape with views from all four orientations. Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis Due to this peculiarity and topography, a house was designed allowing views through the house to the sea and the peninsula. Borrowing elements from the late modernism architecture, translated and designed on a piece of land next to the sea, the residence forms a large, covered surface resting on walls, that acts as panels, defining views and places of inhabitation. Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis The water elements, the courtyards,... More

Project • By React ArchitectsPrivate 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 React ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Riza I

Located in the area with the toponym "Psilafi" in Paros Greece. As its Greek name betrays it, it is at the highest point of a hill, it has a southwest orientation on the long side, overlooking the sea and Antiparos. The "dwellings" found in the area have a unique character due to the topography. It is a series of buildings of local architecture with different uses (houses, warehouses, stables, etc.) and geometry (oncoplasia) that are composed as a whole. Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis Influenced by the vernacular architecture and its reduction to a more modern and free form, we proposed the creation of white folded walls that are rooted (riza) to the ground and begin to unfold on the landscape, and can easily adapt to... More