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Margaritas House
A hillside cottage opening to the Aegean, shaped by wind, light, and terrain.
On the south side of Serifos island, near the beautiful beach of Kalo Ambeli, there is a region called Chomatovouni that has remained unspoilt by tourist infrastructure. The cottage of 180 m², which belongs to a young couple, is built on a hill where the soil and rocks have a strong scenographic presence.
The peculiar shape of the house serves two purposes: one is to offer a fan of unobstructed breathtaking views and the other is to create terraces protected at all times from the sun and the winds of the Aegean.
The building forms a peaceful relationship with the wild landscape in which it is incorporated. It combines all the components of the island — stone, soil, reeds and wood — with the natural colours of the site, creating a traditional yet modern atmosphere.
Key architectural elements
- 01 Fan-like spatial configuration oriented toward panoramic Aegean views
- 02 Maximum openness to the view combined with protected outdoor terraces
- 03 Massing and folding respond to sun exposure and strong Aegean winds
- 04 Local materials: stone, soil tones, reeds and timber
- 05 Quiet contemporary interpretation of traditional island architecture