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3 Summer Villas on Kea Island
15 June 2023
Design: Bobotis+Bobotis Architects
Location: Kea Island, Greece
Photos: IOANNA ROUFOPOULOU
3 Summer Villas, Greece
The 3 Summer Villas are located in the village of Vourkari on the island of Kea, these two private guest villas and wellness centre draw inspiration from the rugged island landscape. Set overlooking the sea, these buildings were designed to blend into the surrounding area with minimal impact.
Though divergent in functions, each building is created with the same design principles, where natural light is optimised through open interiors yet a focus remains throughout on ensuring a sense of privacy and retreat for guests. Rendered on inclined land, the houses are connected both by a circular road that allows for easy travel around the three buildings, and also through a series of semi-underground stone tunnels that enable guests to move seamlessly between the buildings. For each building, these tunnel doors open onto striking views of the Aegean. There is also a small amphitheatre for cinema screenings during the summer months.
Throughout the exterior and interior, there is an emphasis on nature. Each building is created from local stone, and the building facades blend into the wider environment.
Cycladic plants have been planted across each of the roofs to further emphasise this holistic approach, while olive trees and wildflowers surround the perimeter. Inside, each bedroom has a view of the sea, while gardens are set at the back of the buildings where they can be protected from the wind.
Bobotis+Bobotis Architects is a private architectural practice, based in Athens, founded by Theofanis Bobotis and Lukas Bobotis, with a portfolio spanning both the public and private sectors, in Greece and abroad, ranging from residential to commercial to cultural projects.
What was the brief?
Create two discreet guest houses and a serene relaxation villa, blending seamlessly into the coastal landscape, offering an enchanting retreat that remains hidden from the sea’s view.
What were the key challenges?
Strategically position the villas to ensure utmost privacy for each while seamlessly connecting them with a convenient circulation road, accessible by golf carts.
Key products used:
Local stone
3 Summer Villas on Kea Island, Greece – Building Information
Design: Bobotis+Bobotis Architects – https://bobotisarchitects.com/
Project size: 600 sqm
Site size: 1200 sqm
Completion date: 2022
Building levels: 1
Photography: IOANNA ROUFOPOULOU
3 Summer Villas, Kea Island, Greece images/information received 150623
Location: Kea Island, Greece, southeastern Europe
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