Project Name: CornerstoneYear: 2025Area: 200 m²Status: PermittingDesign: Spyridon KoutantzisMEP: Dimitris ProtonotariosStructure: Ioannis KastrisiosLocation: Chora, NaxosCountry: Greece This residential project challenges the picturesque, tourist-driven aesthetic by reintroducing a formal urban typology within the island landscape. Designed as a multi-unit housing complex, it consists of nine independent micro – residences, each carefully arranged to maximize privacy while…
What’s up with public roads? A brief buyer’s guide. If you are actively looking to purchase land in Greece, you’ve probably already heard that having a face to a recognized public road has turned into a prerequisite in order to build. One might say that modern Greece is a country that does not have a tradition with planning, even though some of its main ideas were born here (take a look at Hippodamus and his plan for Miletus) [1]. Since then, centuries of different occupations and administrations left Greece in pieces trying to find its identity into a very advanced Western hemisphere.…
Project Name: TrilithonYear: 2024Area: 400 m²Status: PermittingDesign: Spyridon KoutantzisLocation: Kapares, NaxosCountry: Greece Trilithon is a project that reinterprets the notion of division as unity, transforming a single volume into three interconnected homes that encircle an internal courtyard. The project’s name, Trilithon, draws from ancient architecture—structures formed by three stones that together create something enduring. This…
Project: House on a HillYear: 2022Area: 250 m²Status: On HoldDesign: Spyridon KoutantzisStructural Engineer: Ioannis S. ProtonotariosLocation: ParosCountry: Greece Nestled atop a serene hill in Paros, “House on a Hill” stands as a testament to minimalist design and our early mono-materiality experimentation. This project is a result of a series of interconnected clean geometric volumes intersecting,…
Project: The Mountainside ObservatoryYear: 2023Area: 300 m²Status: On the BoardsDesign: Spyridon KoutantzisStructural Engineer: Ioannis S. ProtonotariosLocation: NaxosCountry: Greece Nestled on the rugged slope of a serene Aegean mountainside, this observatory humbly embraces the essence of modern residential architecture. Comprising two discreet yet harmonious structures— a welcoming guest house and a modest main abode —the design…
Project: The Valley OutlookYear: 2023Area: 190 m²Status: Permitting StageDesign: Spyridon KoutantzisStructural Engineer: Aegean ConstructionsLocation: Melanes, NaxosCountry: Greece “Valley Outlook” is a two-story house where a design ethos of simplicity with decorative accents is employed, striving to encapsulate the essence of life within the rugged terrain of the Cycladic landscape. The building gracefully adheres to the…
So, you decided to buy land and build on it, ergo you are in the market for an architect. Here are a couple of key things to consider: Qualifications and Experience: It might sound redundant, but you can never be too careful. Ensure that the architect you choose is qualified and licensed to practice architecture in his region. Look for their professional certifications, such as being a registered architect or a member of a recognised architectural association. Additionally, consider their experience in the type of project you have in mind. Review their portfolio to gauge the quality and style of…
Looking for land on a Greek island can be a rewarding experience, but it’s essential to consider certain factors before making a purchase. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Building Code and Legal Requirements Before even begin looking for land, it’s important to understand the building code and legal requirements on the island. Regulations can vary depending on the zoning, so it’s crucial to ensure that the land is suitable for construction. Greece has a complicated history of changing laws and regulations regarding land ownership and construction permits, so conducting thorough due diligence on the property, including…
You probably have been visiting Greece for some time now or maybe just fell in love with the place within a couple of days. One way or the other, you might be thinking of taking the next step and purchasing a property in order to be able to extend your vacation time a little longer. Hence the conundrum: build or buy? When it comes to investing in property on a Greek island, your most common options would be purchasing land and building a house from scratch or buying a pre-built house, as part of a larger residential complex. Both options…
Project: Double DeckerYear: 2023Area: 210 m²Status: Permitting StageDesign: Spyridon KoutantzisStructural Engineer: Ioannis S. ProtonotariosLocation: Galanado, NaxosCountry: Greece “Double Decker” is a small residential project that encapsulates an ethos of simplicity and strictness, aiming to capture the essentialism of life in the Cycladic landscape. Programmatically, the project consists of three independent units of habitation split into…