Vacation House
Chios Island
Set on the northern coast of Chios, this vacation house overlooks a tranquil cove bay and is designed as a retreat for slow living and meaningful connection. The architecture embraces the island's rugged beauty while introducing a refined, contemporary minimalism that feels both grounded and elevated. Local materials are reinterpreted with clean lines and quiet detailing, creating a dialogue between tradition and modernity.
The layout is designed to frame uninterrupted views of the sea, making the landscape an integral part of the interior experience. Open-plan living spaces flow seamlessly onto shaded terraces, where the rhythm of light and shadow plays across natural textures. A restrained palette and thoughtful spatial proportions foster a sense of calm and clarity.
The constant effort is local with sophistication. It offers the comfort of a home rooted in its environment, yet speaks a contemporary architectural language. Designed for gathering, reflection, and immersion in nature, the residence invites its inhabitants to experience the island’s beauty with a renewed sense of presence—where architecture, landscape, and identity coexist effortlessly.
LOCATION Vroulidia, Chios Island, GR
YEAR 2012
PHOTOGRAPHY George Chiristanidis