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STUDIO ADCH blends tradition and modernity in a serene Cypriot wellness retreat
Nestled in the mountain village of Akourdalia, Cyprus, Amarakos is a wellness retreat that bridges the past and present through a sensitive architectural dialogue. Designed by STUDIO ADCH, the…
Autumn destinations for slower days in Greece
November arrives softly in Greece. The light turns lower, the air sharper, and the scent of woodsmoke returns to the hills. With the crowds long gone and the roads open again, the country…
Circus Design Studio brings Italian warmth in Athens with Osteria Mamma
On Salaminos Street in Kerameikos, where neoclassical Athens meets contemporary life, Circus Design Studio has crafted Osteria Mamma, an intimate Italian restaurant that feels like a family…
Christina Iliopoulou and Aspassia Mitropapa revive a 1960s Athenian penthouse with views to the Acropolis
Greek architects Christina Iliopoulou and Aspassia Mitropapa have transformed a 1960s penthouse in Athens, highlighting the craftsmanship and materials of its era. The apartment sits on a…
Muted tones and clean geometry shape minimalist café Ron in Larissa
Nestled in the heart of Larissa, Ron is a calm haven where concrete, wood, and muted tones converge in balance. Designed by architect Paulina Papachatzi, the café’s refined geometry and…
Etsi Architects embed a hillside refuge above the Messinian Gulf
Set into the slope overlooking the Messinian Gulf, this residence by Etsi Architects is conceived as a retreat rather than a statement. The design follows the rhythm of the landscape, with…
Orfanos Estate crafts expressive wines that tell a local story near Patras
Situated southwest of Patras, on the gentle outskirts of Mindilogli, Orfanos Estate stands as a refined expression of Greece’s viticultural heritage. Surrounded by a privately owned 20-acre…
Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects bring light and art into a 1970s Athenian apartment
Nestled between Exarcheia and Kolonaki, at the foot of Lycabettus Hill, Athens-based studio Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects has transformed a typical 1970s apartment into a bright,…
Pluslines studio designs Luckyno5 bar in Trikala, blending industrial-pop vibes
Creative studio Pluslines has transformed a compact two-storey building in Trikala into an urban espresso and aperitivo bar, named Luckyno5. The 38 m² ground floor houses the main bar and…
Nicolas Hubesch draws the everyday poetry of Athens
French artist Nicolas Hubesch divides his time between Paris and Athens, a rhythm that fuels his curiosity and sense of place. In the Greek capital, his gaze turns away from landmarks toward…