The new JW Marriott Crete Resort and Spa sits on the rocky hillside of Akra Pelegri in Marathi, Greece. Designed by Block722, the hotel harmonises perfectly with its landscape. Relying on the local architectural language and the region’s slow-living ethos, the project represents a quiet, environmentally-driven luxury that deeply respects tradition. It comprises 160 rooms and suites providing accommodation for up to 450 guests, alongside spaces for wellness, hospitality, dining, and relaxation.
Gundari Eco Villa III is located on the secluded island of Folegandros, Greece. Designed by block722 and completed in 2005, this spacious house embodies the timeless beauty of Cycladic architecture with sheltered courtyards and an earthy material palette. The villa blends seamlessly with the natural landscape, offers panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and reflects the island’s unhurried rhythm through refined luxury, a welcoming atmosphere and a connection to the local culture.
Gundari Resort, a captivating hotel design by block722, is set to redefine the harmony between nature and architecture in the breathtaking island of Folegandros, Greece. Blending the timeless Cycladic tradition with a modern, organic sensibility, this 80-acre hotel complex seamlessly melds with the surrounding cliffs and the boundless Aegean Sea, offering guests a harmonious retreat where architectural artistry and nature’s wonders coalesce in perfect unison.
Nestled on the Cycladic Island of Sýros, Greece, the Viglostasi residence stands as a testament to tradition blended with modern luxury. Designed in 2023 by Athens-based Block722, this holiday house mirrors Aegean village charm with its minimalist, stone aesthetic.
Sprawling over 5,382 sq ft (500 sq m), it offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean, celebrating the allure of Greece’s idyllic island life.
Villa Messenia, designed in 2021 by Block722, is a luxury vacation home located in Messenia, Greece.
This stunning residence blends the elegance of a chic urban retreat with the all-natural feel and openness of an idyllic getaway. Situated on a generous, sloped, seaside plot and surrounded by native Mediterranean vegetation, Villa Messenia is the perfect place for a family getaway. Spanning 310 sq. m (3,335 sq. ft), the house is arranged across three floors, featuring two living areas, a large dining room, a professional kitchen, and 8 bedrooms.
The interior composition is built around the clean yet warm and textured organic minimalism that defines Block722’s work, utilizing dark and light timber, natural stone, terrazzo floors, marble, metal and soft white walls. Custom-designed furniture pieces, handmade craft-led items, and specially commissioned pieces such as rope wall art further add a bespoke touch to the property.
