00:04The villa is located in Kalolivadhi, on the island of Kychnos in Kyklades, Greece.
00:16It was important for us to talk about Greek culture, aesthetics and simplicity through our design.
00:32The client had some land on the island and wanted to create three private boutique villas with communal areas that
00:40can be used by all three villas.
00:45The 40 square meter houses are situated in such a way so each one of them can enjoy the magnificent
00:52Aegean sea view.
00:56The houses have been constructed using local stone by local craftsmen and have been whitewashed as this is a traditional
01:05common practice in Kyklades in order to achieve sun reflection and the best cooling conditions in the interior of the
01:13house.
01:16For the interior, the idea was to divide the space into two zones by raising the bedroom and bathroom using
01:24a couple of steps and having the kitchen and living space in the lower part of the villa.
01:31The design lines are minimal as it should be with ecstatic interiors.
01:37The main entrance of the complex is a stone archway which is left in its natural color in order to
01:45stand out and also frame the white houses.
01:50As you enter the villa you can take a glimpse of the view on your left.
01:56On your right there is a niche which is part of the kitchen.
02:02There is space for kitchen devices and a small hidden fridge in the bottom cupboard.
02:09The kitchen is in the same space as the living space.
02:14It is L-shaped and combines a kitchen counter and a dining bench.
02:22The kitchen is equipped with a two stove cooktop and a sink.
02:28We chose not to have a dining table in this villa as the dining counter is very practical for a
02:35quick bite.
02:37As the villa has a generous outdoor area it can also be used as a dining area.
02:46The living space consists of an L-shaped sofa which is built into the villa.
02:52It is made from painted cement and birch wood in its natural color.
03:00It can convert into a double bed to accommodate an extra two people.
03:13On the ceiling we even painted the wooden beams white so it matches the all-white philosophy of the interior
03:21space.
03:23We added a wooden shelf to create a functional separation between the living space and the bedroom space but with
03:31the visual connection maintained.
03:35The sleeping area is two steps higher than the living area.
03:43A bed base as well as the bed side tables were custom built into the space and made in the
03:50same way as the sofa.
03:53Above the bed is a recessed wall with a built-in lighting and a shelf.
04:00The bedroom also features an open wardrobe niche and an integrated desk overlooking the view of the house.
04:11It was a really important aspect of the design to combine materials, colors and textures that create a unified, natural
04:19and calm environment.
04:24The bathroom is next to the bedroom and is semi-open.
04:29We added frosted glass to divide the shower from the bedroom which creates privacy but allows you to see the
04:37space around you.
04:39There is a vanity across from the shower and a toilet.
04:46Since this is a summer house, the exterior space is part of the living area.
04:55The wooden pergola provides some shade. It also creates beautiful shadows depending on the time of the day.
05:08On the other side of the pool is a bench and a built-in planter which is a great spot
05:14for a morning coffee or some drinks by the pool.
05:20We left small openings in the walls for small visual connections with the common spaces.
05:29The natural stone on the floor, which is very popular on the island, creates a sense of familiarity.
05:39Small spaces are very interesting and challenging.
05:44You can't afford to waste space. Every centimeter is important.
05:50We believe that everything is possible and nothing is too small as long as you take advantage of every opportunity
05:58each space can provide.
06:01There are always opportunities when designing small spaces.
06:06It's like a puzzle connecting tiny pieces to create a functional space.
06:26So if someone else has a final space that you just got a gap and what do you really need
06:29to see with the lack of time?
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