Urban Forest Residence, Kefalari, Greece
The residence is located in Kefalari, a prestigious residential suburb in Northern Athens. The site is characterised by an abundance of mature pine trees, which impart a serene, forest-like ambiance, despite the site’s urban proximity.
The U-shaped configuration of the building embraces a courtyard that serves as the principal outdoor hardscape area, featuring a pool with an outdoor jacuzzi.
The residence is located in Kefalari, a prestigious residential suburb in Northern Athens. The site is characterised by an abundance of mature pine trees, which impart a serene, forest-like ambiance, despite the site's urban proximity.
The U-shaped configuration of the building embraces a courtyard that serves as the principal outdoor hardscape area, featuring a pool with an outdoor jacuzzi.
The U-shaped configuration of the building embraces a courtyard that serves as the principal outdoor hardscape area, featuring a pool with an outdoor jacuzzi.
Location:
Kefalari, Athens, Greece
Type:
Residential
Status:
Under Construction
Size:
350 sqm
Kefalari, Athens, Greece
Type:
Residential
Status:
Under Construction
Size:
350 sqm
The design preserves the existing mature and perennial trees and enhances the vegetation with shrubs, colorful aromatic plants, and trees., enriching the site's natural beauty and reinforcing the connection of the building with its verdant surroundings.
The landscape is preserved in its natural forested state, offering both privacy and a sense of seclusion.
The landscape is preserved in its natural forested state, offering both privacy and a sense of seclusion.
The interiors present a seamless fusion of minimalism with Scandinavian design.
The use of rich, warm hues fosters a seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces, imparting a cozy and inviting character to the home while maintaining a strong connection to its surroundings.
Natural light floods the kitchen through expansive windows, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. At the heart of the kitchen, a central island serves as a focal point, combining sleek countertops with ample storage, and facilitating both culinary activities and social interaction.
The design seamlessly extends to the surrounding outdoor spaces, with sliding glass doors that open to the pool area and the patio, enhancing the flow between indoor and outdoor living.
The design seamlessly extends to the surrounding outdoor spaces, with sliding glass doors that open to the pool area and the patio, enhancing the flow between indoor and outdoor living.
The minimal qualities of bare-faced concrete evoke a sense of strength and sincerity, while the rich, soft timber palette and sleek, dark-colored aluminum cladding work in tandem to create bold minimal volumes.
The interplay of materials not only defines the architectural form but also enhances the spatial experience with a dynamic contrast between textures. Expansive glass elements further allow ample natural light to filter through into the interior spaces.
The interplay of materials not only defines the architectural form but also enhances the spatial experience with a dynamic contrast between textures. Expansive glass elements further allow ample natural light to filter through into the interior spaces.
