#sustainablerestoration

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