Located at the rolling hills of Kasteli and surrounded by olive groves, this residence offers a commanding view of the Aegean Sea. The design is deeply rooted in the Cretan landscape, drawing inspiration from the natural forms, colors, and textures that define the region.
ARENCOS utilized this pristine location to create a home of significant architectural and landscaping scope. Despite an expansive 250 square meters of living space, the building remains elegantly modest. Its low-slung, horizontal profile allows it to sit quietly within the terrain, maintaining a respectful and understated presence.
The aesthetic is defined by a palette of modern materials and extensive glass openings that provide unlimited access to the outdoors. Innovative glass corners dissolve the boundaries of the home, allowing the interior spaces to flow directly into the private gardens and the landscape beyond.
With planted roof sections, lush gardens, and a large infinity pool, the house is harmoniously integrated into its environment. It embraces the local nature through a lens of modernist discretion, ensuring the structure feels like an extension of the earth rather than an addition to it.
The primary living areas transition naturally onto a wide terrace, where the infinity pool appears to merge with the sea. In this space, the indoors and outdoors conjoin seamlessly, creating a timeless atmosphere where the architecture and the landscape exist as one.
