Nestled on the picturesque seafront of Mykonos, Greece, Villa Iona beckons with its artful fusion of traditional design and modern minimalism. Masterminded by Mykonos Architects, this vacation house bears the footprint of a 19th-century Horio, carefully revived with a focus on preserving its original layout and charm.
Brimming with unique features like an outdoor built-in seating area juxtaposed against an ancient chapel, this property delivers an immersive taste of the island’s rustic allure. Relish in its thoughtful composition that respects the past, yet subtly incorporates minimalist design principles to cater to the discerning aesthetics of the contemporary vacationer.
Set in the serene locale of Kalafati, Mykonos, The White Cube is a modern vacation house designed by renowned firm People, reflecting a fresh interpretation of traditional Cycladic architecture.
Skillfully divided into living and private quarters, the 2020-designed home offers stunning sea views and direct pool access from the lounge and kitchen. The meticulously designed main entrance binds the structures, seamlessly serving as a nexus. From the guest room separated by an atrium to the invigorating exterior water feature, this residence in Greece harmoniously combines functional design with extraordinary panoramas.
Embracing the Bahamas’ sun-soaked charm, Eight Bells is a contemporary waterfront residence, designed by the acclaimed Heliotrope Architects.
Nestled on an oceanfront site at 25 degrees N latitude, this modern retreat house thoughtfully responds to extreme ocean winds, intense sunlight, and potential coastal storm surge. The design employs strategic placement of window-walls, extensive shading, and an elevation of over 5 feet (1.52 meters), allowing storm surge to flow effortlessly around or beneath the structure.
Harmonizing with the island’s historic architectural character, Eight Bells seamlessly blends modernity and local craftsmanship with elements like masonry, tile, stucco, and cedar shingle roofing.
Situated along the coast of the Aegean Sea in Turkey’s southwestern province of Muğla, the private Dolunay villa by Foster + Partners has been carefully sited amid the natural rugged setting, prioritising the spectacular sea views.
The Summer Villa by Kapsimalis Architects is located on the fringe of Oia Village in Arcadia Hotel, the new addition to Andronis Hotels, in Santorini Island, Greece. The Villa is placed almost in the boundaries of the plot, in a private spot, facing the West and the Aegean Sea.
