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

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Studio 2 Pi Architecture completed the design and development of Villa Melana , a contemporary seaside residence in Greece. Photography by Erieta Attali, Panagiotis Papassotiriou, Valia Foufa, Pygmalion Karatzas] The post Minimalist Residence in Greece Taking In Endless Sea Views: Villa Melana appeared first on Freshome.com.

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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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Timeless to Timeworn: 4 New Stone-Look Collections Made In The USA

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The Marmo Bianco porcelain collection mixes a refined selection of luxurious white marbles quarried from the most renowned sites in the world: Italy and Greece. The Avenue Porcelain collection is inspired by the industrial and artistic ambience of North East cities, where different cultures and architectural styles generate worldwide buzz.

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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. Photography by Giorgos Sfakianakis The post Porto Fira Suites in Greece: Organic Shapes, Endless Blue appeared first on Freshome.com. The Greek island of Santorini is often associated with fulfilling escapes.

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Modern Marble Design Pioneers

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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. Stefano Boeri.

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