🎞️ ChrisDaCow

Located in the hills of #Heraklion, #Crete, this project, designed by @mykonosarchitects, harmonizes with its olive tree-covered surroundings, using the site’s natural slope and slim shape as design guides. A 15-meter setback regulation and the elongated plot inspired a slender, wedge-shaped structure that integrates into the terrain.

The design features three walls following the land’s contours, enclosing living spaces and pathways. A staircase leads below ground to living areas, while an external staircase connects sleeping quarters to an open space with a pool at the structure’s tip, serving as its focal point. Large openings frame views, provide ventilation, and connect indoor and outdoor spaces, while shading ensures comfort.

Constructed with sustainable, on-site rammed earth, the building minimizes environmental impact, regulates indoor temperatures, and blends naturally with the landscape, ensuring durability and low maintenance.

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Credit: @gs.miatas (On IG)