Introducing the Elxis Documentary Series: Stories of Greece’s Most Beautiful Homes At Elxis, we have always believed that a home is more than bricks, concrete, and elegant design. Behind every remarkable property lies a story, one shaped by the land, the people who envisioned it, and the architects who brought
Why would I want to put a garden on my roof? Living roof, vegetative roof, eco-roof… green roofs go by many names. Imagine Greek herbs and local island greenery on top of your home in Greece, making your home blend in with the surrounding landscape. Green roofs are getting more
Aristides Dallas Architecture Studio is based in Athens and Tinos and was founded by Aristides Dallas. They focus on residential and hospitality projects all over Greece – mainly in the Aegean and Ionian islands and near Athens. The Lap Pool House | photo by Voumvakis Panagiotis Aristides Dallas Architecture Team
Why does Athens look the way it does? What parts of its architecture come from Ancient Greece? Which buildings come from trends in the last 100 years? What are the most recent changes to Athens’ architecture? Influences from Ancient Greece Furniture and Decoration Many homes in Athens today follow the
The Cycladic Islands are known for their characteristic blue and white architecture. We’ve all seen the posts on Instagram from Santorini and Mykonos, with expansive views of the Aegean, white Greek buildings, and the blue dome of an Orthodox Church in the background. But where else besides these 2 heavily
Stavropoulou Architects isn’t your average Greek architecture house. At Stavropoulou Architects, the team helps people realize their dreams of sustainable living and working spaces. Elena Stavropoulou Sustainability Focus Using bioclimatic principles, Stavropoulou Architects’ design methodology focuses on natural, local materials when possible, making sure the location is always respected. They take
What do all the certifications in design magazines mean? Are some awards better than others? Which awards should I pay attention to, and which are not as important? We reached out to top Greek architecture firms and designers to get the opinion from the experts: out of all the architecture
Sustainable and site-specific Urban Design proposal for Patras’s waterfront regeneration (National Architectural Competition) and the Holistic Landscape Design for the 4-star hotel complex “Sampatiki Suites” – what does it take to design in some of the most unique terrains in Greece? LandmArch. ’s founder shared the secret of their methodology
Greece is one of the most beloved family vacation destinations, both for visitors and those with second homes in Greece. April, May, September, and October are ideal months to travel with kids. It’s best to avoid July and August with young children, since it can be intense for them in
Let’s be real – who doesn’t like marble? It adds a touch of luxury to any home and is durable, so it doesn’t wear down over time. Like a good Greek wine, it can even look better with age. Marble also comes from nature, so no two pieces are alike,
The island of Ikaria is known for its stunning scenery, slow pace of life, and relaxing beaches. You may know it for its famous Ikarian summer Panegiri (feast day) to the Virgin Mary, in which thousands gather in the island’s villages to celebrate for over 3 days. But in centuries
Imagine standing before a grand neoclassical building in 19th-century Athens, your eyes tracing its stately columns and pediments. At the roof’s edge, intricate tiles—akrokerama—capture your attention, adorned with motifs of anthemia, acanthus leaves, or even mythical creatures like the Gorgon Medusa. These are not mere decorations; they are the heirs
The Elounda Hills project by Mirum Hellas is set to transform Crete into a global luxury and sustainability destination. As one of the most ambitious developments in the Mediterranean, this €700+ million investment combines premium residential living, world-class hospitality, and environmental consciousness. Designed to attract global travelers and investors, the
Luxury villas in Paros, a hotel in Milos, beach bars in Porto Rafti, and a golf course in the Peloponnese – Outside Landscape Architecture takes on a wide variety of projects, bringing the modern urban homeowner into contact with the natural beauty of Greece’s rural landscapes. PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN KIFISSIA,
Block722 is an Athens-based architecture studio that was founded in 2009 by architect Sotiris Tsergas and interior designer Katja Margaritoglou. The pair brings together Greek and Scandinavian heritage, and their collaboration results in work that is confident, natural, and timeless. The studio has a variety of projects, from residential to
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