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

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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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

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. Paving for seating areas and walkways could vary from gravel, stone, and concrete, providing it offered practicality, as well as splashes of color and variance in texture.

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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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