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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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Gennadi Grand Resort Redefining Luxury Vacations with Ceramica Mayor

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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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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. A sloped site and the beautifully simple terracing allowed architects to create different courtyards and open areas integrated in the volumetric architecture and terraced landscape.

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Avente Tile Talk: Pavers, Tiles and Fountains: Mediterranean.

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Dating as far back as ancient Greece and Rome, these garden/courtyard areas were common amongst both the wealthy palaces as well as the smaller village homes. floor tile. MYD | architecture + design. Flooring The Consumer. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Floors ,floors… (part I).

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Visually-Striking Interior Design Exhibited by Residence in Glyfada, Greece

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Residence in Glyfada is a modern two-level private home designed by Dolihos Architects in Athens, Greece. The upper floor accommodates the family’s bedrooms and an open space office, all with direct access to outdoor space. .” The southwest gate leads to the house’s main entrance.

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Playful Mix of Textures Driving Energy Inside Modern Greek Residence: A&A House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The ground floor, through the extensive use of glass, becomes transparent and unifies the indoor spaces with the outdoor ones. ” 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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The 31 Best Residential Design Blogs Featuring Awesome Cement Tile (A Definitive List For Encaustic Tile Enthusiasts)

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Offering a cornucopia of what’s new in art, architecture, interior design, furniture and decor, fashion and technology, it has a strong focus on the sleek, the innovative and even the thought-provoking. Meet Melina Divani, creator and blogger of Decoholic Interior Design , who blogs from her home in Thessaloniki, Greece.

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