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.
Garden State Tile Blog
JULY 30, 2020
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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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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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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