Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2017

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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2014

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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 3, 2015

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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StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The word ‘marble’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘shining stone’, aptly describing this masonry dream, which was highly regarded and often used by master painter and sculptor, Michaelangelo. A beautiful natural mineral, marble was the fundamental construction material in Greek architecture for 3 400 years.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Charming and mysterious at the same time, stone facades continue to be a widespread exterior design choice at a time when new construction materials are being developed at a fast pace. We love walking through cities and stumbling on a stone house that strikes us with its romantic appearance.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Emphasis was given to the pools and fountains and there was great variety in these designs. design ideas.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 3, 2015

” By using exposed concrete and local stone walls, the architects achieved a complex facade design, one that makes the building stand out in its environment. ” By using exposed concrete and local stone walls, the architects achieved a complex facade design, one that makes the building stand out in its environment.

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