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architecture firm 8   N a i a d o n   s t r . 116 34 Athens - Hilton
Creative Architects is an award wining, Athens based architecture firm with over thirty years of experience. We have undertaken a large variety of projects in Attiki and in the Greek islands such as luxury residences in the north suburbs of Athens (Kifisia, Ekali, e.t.c), commercial residences, office buildings, rehabilitation of listed buildings and holiday residences. This portfolio is a selection of holiday residences pro-jects in the Cyclades. For more info please visit our web site.
holiday residences
philosophy When Le Corbusier visited the Cyclades in 1911 and 1933, he was charmed "by the skillful and impressive play of volumes under the sunlight". This phrase reflects what modern residential architecture should be: simple shapes in graceful interaction with the natural environment. Every cycladic house conveys this sentiment. It is adapted to the
arid and rocky landscape, tected from the winds of the and the dazzling sun through windows and thick stone
pronorth small walls.
Our projects share similar design concepts. Do not be mistaken though: simplicity does not come effortlessly. They integrate traditional elements in a minimal Cubist architecture, materialized through exhaustive work,
Ecologic construction materials Our projects are constructed with natural and ecologic materials. The external load-bearing walls of the residence are made out of stone (total thickness 62cm) without the use of reinforced concrete columns. For the thermal insulation, a natural product from Greek sheep’s wool is used. Interior paints that are water-repellent, protects the masonry surface while allowing it to breath. Ceilings are made of reinforced concrete, and they are covered by chestnut beams from the Mount Athos. The wooden windows are tailor- made with double glazing. The skylights installed above the lintels of the windows are typical elements of the
architecture of Tinos. They are handmade marble sculptures. Their shape is rectangular or semi-circular, with different perforated patterns and decorative motifs, often in Byzantine or Venetian style. Placed above the main door and windows, they offer better lighting in the interior of the building. Εxterior finishing is made by “Kourasani”, a coloured breathable bioclimatic plaster. The product is created by mixing marble sand, tile powder, hydrated lime, Theran earth-pozzolan, and silica sand.
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location: Tinos- Cyclades 100 m 2
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location: Tinos- Cyclades 95 m 2
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location: Tinos- Cyclades 153 m 2
into the cave location: Santorini- Cyclades 60 m 2
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acanthus This is a 100 m2 holiday detached residence in Tinos, in the traditional settlement of Triantaros. The plot has an area of 130 m2. Our firm was responsible for: the arhitecture design, the project management, the interior design and the product design (luminaires, stairs, furniture. Project completion: August 2017
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This is a private 95 m2 holiday residence, in Tinos, located in the traditional village of Triantaros. The plot has an area of 170 m2. Our firm was responsible for: the arhitecture design, the project management, the interior design and the product design (luminaires, stairs, furniture). Project completion: August 2015
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This is a private, 153m 2 holiday residence in Tinos, located in the traditional village of Triantaros. It is an old stone building with a semi-basement dating from the 19th century, where we carried out extensive renovations. Project completion: August 2012
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into the cave This is a private holiday residence in Santorini of 60 m 2, located in the traditional settlement of Oia. It is an old cave house where we are carring out extensive renovations to host upper class tourists. Expected completion: 2018
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