This Cretan retreat takes its cues from its context in more ways than one. Set in the northern foothills of Thrypti mountain on the Greek island\u2019s eastern side, the house was designed by\u00a0Athens architecture and design studio Block722, which worked with the angled site\u2019s orientation and views to best position...
Block722 reveals ‘O Lofos’, an idyllic retreat on the hilly, eastern side of the island of Crete in GreeceThis Cretan retreat takes its cues from its context in more ways than one. Set in the northern foothills of Thrypti mountain on the Greek island’s eastern side, the house was designed by Athens architecture and design studio, which worked with the angled site’s orientation and views to best position the residence.
The house, spanning a generous 280 sq m, is broken down into smaller volumes, reading as a little cluster of low structures made of stone, connected to the ground. Inside, stone, terrazzo, marble, wood and plaster make for a pared-down, organic-feeling interior that cocoons and directs the eye to the views. Clean, almost austere lines are softened by the natural materials and harmonious composition.
Stepped levels outside form a complex of terraces and pathways culminating in the swimming pool terrace, which offers the feeling of floating above the landscape. ‘The design seeks to enhance slow living, taking its cues from the island’s lifestyle,’ the architects say. §
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