Project Name
ROCKSPLITPosted in
ResidentialLocation
Architecture Practice
Cometa ArchitectsArea (sqm)
150Client
PrivateCompleted
2015Detailed Information | |||||
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Project Name | ROCKSPLIT | Posted in | Residential | Location |
Kea
Greece |
Architecture Practice | Cometa Architects | Area (sqm) | 150 | Client | Private |
Completed | 2015 |
Inside, the adhered to décor, which was also overseen by the aforementioned architects, is characteristic of the Cycladic islands featuring simple, minimal furnishings, many of which are built into the whitewashed interior structure. Take for instance the sofas and tables in the living room; the wraparound counter space in the kitchen; even the benches and wood-topped table of the veranda outdoor's, countered by the natural colored wood pieces, such as the kitchen cabinets and carved table, which elegantly play off the general simplicity.
A very interesting décor feature is the natural rope, floor-to-ceiling, "banister" leading up the whitewashed staircase to the second floor. This material makes yet another appearance outside, as rope is strung through the veranda's wooden pergola creating a dappled interplay between shadows and the sun.
Meanwhile, the sun is again manipulated through the house's windows which feature stone lintels and pale gray painted window frames and shutters. In another take on traditional and sustainable island architecture, each room features multiple windows which are small in size so as to allow light and cooling breezes in but keep the scorching midday summer sun out. Meanwhile, the individual roofs of each of the three volumes, collect rainwater through loose stones that is then stored in an underground reservoir.
Whichever way one looks at is, Rocksplit is the sort of home that Cycladic island living dreams are made of: one that is at harmony with its surroundings, that honors local traditions, and that is tailor-made to provide the best for its residents.