Located in the settlement of Kampos, at the Cycladic island of Paros, the physical presence of the house is enhanced by the sublime rural landscape that surrounds it, which consists of small vineyards, olive groves, and cereal fields.

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Architects: Lantavos Projects

Location: Kampos 844 00, Greece

Architect In Charge: Vangelis Lantavos

Area: 141.6 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: George Messaritakis

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From the architect. Located in the settlement of Kampos, at the Cycladic island of Paros, the physical presence of the house is enhanced by the sublime rural landscape that surrounds it, which consists of small vineyards, olive groves, and cereal fields.
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During the design process of the house any attempt of sterile representation of traditional elements or decorations were avoided, while focusing on the habitation archetypes of the island, given through the prism of contemporary living. In the house will reside a 5-member family throughout the year and not just during holidays, with all that this might entail.

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Floor Plan

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The building form derives from the decomposition of a single rectangular volume as a point of startup and the formation of an enclosed veranda protected by the strong northern winds. The removed volume is pl...