Three Residences In Koutsouras, Crete, Greece
The project is about three residences in the village of Koutsouras in the municipality of Ierapetra, Crete. The one house is located in the south side and it consists of two levels
with a basement, while the rest of them in the north one of the area consist of two levels with a mezzanine.
Each residence is different, however there is a common concept design and a common idea which provide a close typology, offering proposal’s unity.
Big openings connect the interior space with the outdoor, while the 2 main atriums allow the natural sun and light to enter the buildings.
Clear forms, straight lines and stable geometry create a contemporary residence complex with minimal and sustainable design respecting both the “topos” of Crete, but also the environmental qualifications following the eco spirit of today. OFFSICETWENTYFIVEARCHITECTS emphasized on the conservation of privacy between the users, despite the fact that they live in a common area.
Saltiness and Humidity of the sea make clear the need of durable materials, able to be both long-lasting and suitable with the area.
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This project refers to the design of a ground floor private residence with surrounding fencing, in the farm area of Epanomi (municipality of Thermaikos) which has a total area of 11557.50 sq.m. The ground floor house has been designed and developed based on the topographical details of the area . The building has visual engravings on the southwest, its entrance is located on the northeast and evolves around a outdoor living room. More specifically, the exterior seating area consists of a semi-outdoor area with a pergola, which includes the entrance to the house.
The main living spaces are located in the northwest part of the property. There is the kitchen with the dining room and the living room, as well as two bedrooms and a laundry space. To the southeast there are three guest bedrooms, one with a private bathroom and two with a shared one.
The external staircase located on the main patio leads to an outdoor seating area, which is designed on the roof, with a pergola. On the exterior space of the building one more pergola creates a shading system that serves the outdoor parking space. The outdoor space also hosts a hot tub, in connection to the master bedroom.
The central and connecting element of the composition is the atrium, from which there is access to the all the interior spaces. The design offers privacy where it is needed with large openings to the surrounding view.
