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Cave-Like Villa in Greece Hides Sculptured Living Spaces

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Welcome to the remote Greek island of Santorini, where blue domes and white dwellings embedded in stone celebrate Cycladic architecture. This summer house designed by Kapsimalis Architects is located in Oia, a place known for its “cute” architecture and magical sunsets. Photography by Vangelis Paterakis.

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Modern Greek House Design Exploring Traditional and Up-to-Date Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The island of Kea in Greece seemed the perfect location to settle down and enjoy magical breezes serpent among olive trees. By rearranging the site’s terracing while maintaining local flora, the architects created a modern Greek house design connecting volumes of living spaces while allowing them to be independent.

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Gennadi Grand Resort Redefining Luxury Vacations with Ceramica Mayor

Tile of Spain USA

In Rhodes, an island known for extravagant vacation spots off the coast of Greece, the brand new Gennadi Grand Resort seeks to redefine luxury vacations. The resort also boasts an ultra-modern, Mediterranean inspired architectural design. … Continue Reading.

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Minimalist Residence in Greece Taking In Endless Sea Views: Villa Melana

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Studio 2 Pi Architecture completed the design and development of Villa Melana , a contemporary seaside residence in Greece. With a spectacular contrast between the white ceiling beams and the stone walls, the open-plan kitchen and dining area is the design highlight of the house.

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The 31 Best Residential Design Blogs Featuring Awesome Cement Tile (A Definitive List For Encaustic Tile Enthusiasts)

Granada Tile

If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place.

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Modern Marble Design Pioneers

StoneDimensions

A soft stone that originated in Greece, marble has been a symbol of prestige through the ages since 447 BC when the Parthenon was designed and constructed on the Athenian Acropolis. A beautiful natural mineral, marble was the fundamental construction material in Greek architecture for 3 400 years. Flat marble pieces.

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Porto Fira Suites in Greece: Organic Shapes, Endless Blue

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Cycladic architecture, whitewashed walls, endless views of the sea and beautiful sunsets make this land surreal. The resort (envisioned by Interior Design Laboratorium ) features 13 cave-like apartments, built with local materials and displaying organic shapes. Wooden beams and traditional carpets make for subtle elements of design.

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