On the top floor of a two storey dwelling, is a small residence (40m2 apartment) of the “Kastro” complex on the Greek island of Antiparos. It was originally built by the Venetians in the 15th century and renovated by the Greek architect and owner Nikolas Athanasoulias in 2003. […]
Villa Charissa is an underground residence located in Santorini. Influenced by the island’s traditional architecture, it blends into the natural landscape particularities while stating a contemporary approach to a cave house concept. […]
The island of Karpathos is known for its beautiful staggered villages with their shared roofs and balconies. […]
The plot is located in Laggeri, Paros island. It has a north-facing sea view. The house is located along the south side of the plot, overlooking the beach. The volumes of the houses are lined up to the view and there are protected courtyards as well as courtyards to the sea. […]
Syntopia – derived from ‘topos’, a Greek expression meaning ‘place’ – is a barefoot-luxury haven for the next generation of switched-on global traveller. […]
“The first time we set foot on the land where Keli and Mandri cottages proudly stand, an impressive 2.5 hectare property on top of a rocky hill overlooking the Kalo Ambeli fields, we said to ourselves this is the place to be. We are talking about what today is the Natura Residences complex. […]
On the eastern side of Greece’s greenest island, Zakynthos, lies a dreamy, adults-friendly haven that blends key aspects of Mediterranean architecture with a dash of tropical modernism. Perched organically on the hill in Tsilivi, sheltered from the winds and merging with the emerald colors of the lush natural landscape, the Olea All Suite Hotel is a contemporary, peaceful retreat; a design-led sanctuary that taps into the ever-present element of water. […]
With respect to the traditional architecture and topography, as well as the satisfaction of modern needs and aesthetic requirements, Rocabella Hotel in Mykonos, Agios Stefanos, is redesigned to offer a unique hospitality experience. […]
Framed by the endless blue and the bright light that floods the Aegean Sea, the newly built Saluti da Stampalia has been carefully designed and curated, so as to provide interiors that address all the senses, deliver comfort, style and elegance, while allow the total immersion in the surrounding natural environment.
Informed by the tradition and materiality of Mykonos and inspired by the contemporary lives of travelers, the new airport is a balance of crafted design and engineered space that welcomes visitors, and bids them farewell, with the characteristic warmth and optimism of the island. […]
Over the past 12 months at The Greek Foundation, we’ve been trying to showcase some of the best projects related to Greek design, architecture, photography, the arts and cultural production in general. Our aim has been to bring our readers articles that will interest and inspire them, but also to connect artists to the world and bring the world closer to them, too. In this context, we have compiled a list of the most popular articles of 2019, which essentially offers an opportunity to go through some of the most impressive projects of the year, step by step. […]
Inspired by the traditional architecture of the built stone dovecotes of Tinos as well as by the way that all additions were carried out according to height, the residence in Triantaros becomes noticed in two levels in a bipolar bond. […]
Situated at the foot of the Acropolis in the historical heart of Athens, ERGON House is a seventh heaven for food enthusiasts, complete with ‘rooms above the inn’. […]
Monsieur Didot welcomes his friends to an astounding Athenian neoclassical house, renovated to be a boutique hotel. Built in the early 20th century, in the beating heart of Athens, Kolonaki. […]
LAB Boutique Hotel is located in Plaka, the historical center of Athens, where the Greek heart beats, and countless ancient monuments reside. […]
At an impasse alley of Sarri street, an old two-storey type foundry that was built in 1930, undergoes a full reconstruction, transforming it into a boutique hotel of 12 fully-equipped apartments. […]
Manousakis Winery has a different story to most Greek wineries. […]
Situated in the most beautiful area, where the heart of Athens beats, Urban Frame Hotel invites its’ guests to experience a lively and vivid way of life where culture and history meets novelty, futurism and authenticity of a city who welcomes new ideas and offers bright and memorable moments. […]
Interior Design Laboratorium discovers the island of Paros and presents a holistic design for Parilio, a member of Design Hotels, a project inspired by the stripped splendor of Cycladic architecture, the pure land of Paros island and the unique light of the sun.
In the historical neighborhood of travelers and caravans of Thessaloniki, a modern inn opened its doors to the great adventure of Greek hospitality some time ago. […]
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The study of STOA Studio Of Architecture concerned the restoration of the building located at 3 Souri Str. and its conversion to the new wing of in[n]Athens Hotel. […]
In a previous life, COCO-MAT Eco Residences Serifos was a complex of miners’ houses, built in 1910, which has been recently renovated, respectful of both the local traditional architecture and contemporary eco-friendly practices. […]
The history of Dexamenes dates back to the “Era of Currants”. Since the liberation of Greece in 1830, the cultivation of currants took on impressive dimensions and currants were the main export product of the Greek Kingdom.
Conte Marino Villas are strategically situated in Kontomari, a quaint and peaceful village in the area of Platanias in Chania, West Crete. The famous beaches of Balos and Elafonisi, are just two of the prized attractions near Conte Marino Villas. […]
Agios Nikolaos is a small town with an impressive and fascinating history. It occupies the site of the ancient city of “Lato pros Kamara” which was the port of the city “Lato pros Etera”. Nowadays, the same name is used to describe the entire province. […]
The «3 Caves Villa» is located at the most photographed part of Oia at the Cliffside overlooking the Aegean and the caldera. The original cave-homes that date back in 1987, were unified as one building of 85 square meters and renovated according to the design of Maria Chatzistavrou office, Lime Deco. […]
Antares is located in Areopolis, in a small historic and preserved traditional settlement on the southern outskirts of the town, where the sky meets the sea in an unspoiled natural environment. […]
The latest addition of Anemi Hotels’ group of design hotels, AthensWas is a superior, luxury hotel in Athens, situated in the beating heart of the city. […]
The Modernist hotel designed by FormRelated, combines old-world grace with casual luxury, set in a striking 1920’s heritage building and restored in a minimalist yet sensual style that moves between art deco, mid-century detailing and Danish design. […]
City of Athens is a non-narrative short film by filmmaker and award-winning photographer Alexandros Maragos, that pays homage to Greece’s capital, painting the portrait of a changing Metropolis. […]
