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House in Kifisia by Paly Architects

FeaturedHouse in Kifisia by Paly Architects

Located in Athens, Greece, House in Kifisia is a two-story residence designed in 2021 by the renowned Paly Architects.

The property is set on a corner plot in Kifisia, a modern, affluent suburb of Athens that is known for its picturesque parks, gardens and landmarks. The house is designed with a contemporary style, boasting an ‘U’ shape design, semi-open spaces, large windows, and a water element to create a subtle dialogue between open and closed spaces, private and public. High-quality materials like white walls, wooden floors, white metals, natural anodization on the frames, grey plates, and stone from Markopoulo are used to bring the design to life, with planting of Greek flowers and trees providing the finishing touches.

Villa Messenia by Block722

FeaturedVilla Messenia by Block722

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.