Designed by WoARCHITECTS, this house in Attica stands out for the dynamic relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces, centered around a courtyard and using a 3d polyline made of concrete. The building is vertically developed in 3 levels: entrance, living room, kitchen and dining room in the first level, one master bedroom, 2 bedrooms, bathroom in the second level, playroom and utility rooms in the basement. The architectural synthesis is formed in an “L” shape, in which the core/point of reference is the courtyard/pool. Every space is developed in the perimeter of the courtyard and therefore, through the existence of light and water, a dynamic relation of view, luminosity and reflection is created between the inside and outside spaces. The concept is implemented through and with the creation of a 3d polyline (exposed concrete) and a wall (local stone).
The polyline divides the house vertically between the “public” spaces and the “private” ones in the second level. The ground floor, through the extensive use of glass, becomes transparent and unifies the indoor spaces with the outdoor ones. So, for example, the kitchen is extended up to the bbq area. On the other hand, the bedrooms on the second level are “protected” in the maximum degree. The stone wall delimits the basic entrance of the house while, by creating a boundary for the living room, also emphasizes the relation between the house and the courtyard. The position of this stone wall is very important for the house itself as it protects from the northern winds in winter. In the upper level, a recess has been created in order to stress the position of the main entrance and also to provide adequate light to all the spaces of the house.
