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
Eleni isn’t your average landscape Architect. Based in Athens, her landscape architecture practice has worked on public space projects, green roof design schemes and landscape restoration projects. Their approach aims to reestablish landscape balance and natural processes. In this article, Eleni shares with us her insights about successful landscape design
Google “Greek islands” and the first pictures in the search results will likely be on Mykonos or Santorini. We’re all familiar with the white stucco walls and blue trim that characterize the architecture of these 2 world-famous islands. The two-tone style is popular more broadly in the Cyclades, a group
About the Founder Konstantinos Stathopoulos is an experienced Greek Architect and has participated in numerous workshops specifically oriented in traditional building techniques. In addition, he was working occasionally as a concept designer, scenographer assistant, and muralist. In the period 2015-2017 he was a collaborator architect of AD architects, leaving his
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
Is there more to Greece than the blue and white houses of Santorini and Mykonos. “Yes, yes there is,” responds a voice from the mountains of Greece’s mainland. If you haven’t considered visiting the mastorochoria of Greece’s Epirus region, you need to chance your travels plans. As one of the
I want to buy a home in Greece. I’ve seen the brand new contemporary constructions by top architects in Greece, but it’s not my style. I want something that looks more traditional. I want to feel like I am in the Greece of days past. So, what are my options
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
Are you searching for a home in Greece and want to make sure it is built sustainably? Do you want to own a home in Greece, while also protecting Greece’s beautiful natural environment? What are the features to look for in homes in Greece to have a positive impact on
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
Boutique villas in the Rethymno countryside, interior renovation in traditional Cretan villages, and landscape design. It’s no wonder that the name “polyergo” translates in English to “many works”. This team has done it all, in the scenic backdrop of the serene Cretan landscape. Cretan Summer Home About Polyergo Polyergo started
Zeropixel Architects specialize in the “design and construction of luxury residences in Crete, combining creativity and professionalism to create buildings with unique architecture and high-quality construction.” Zeropixel Philosophy For Zeropixel Architects, the building is a screen, which depicts the life of its residents. Like any screen, many pixels come together
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