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MAKRIDIS’ ARCHITECTURAL SIGNATURE The masterminds behind Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection's ethereal architectural beauty, Makridis Associates artfully combined local aesthetics with cutting edge design.
WHEN IT CAME to the building of Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection, Makridis Associates were called upon to create an innovative building that was in total harmony with its natural surroundings. We caught up with the firm’s architects and partners, namely Thodoris Makridis and Eleanna Makridou to discuss more about their design approach and the strong influence of Corfu’s architectural language. Can you describe to us a little about the design philosophy behind Domes of Corfu Autograph Collection? Whenever our office receives a new brief for a project – especially when it comes to hospitality based architecture – the most important goal for our team is to harmonise our design with the location. This is achieved by creating deeper connections with history, architecture and tradition so that the work fully expresses the spirit of the place, albeit through a modern look or lens. As a result, visitors get to experience a unique experience and become one with the place. This is exactly how we took on
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Thodoris Makridis and Eleanna Makridou, archtects of the Makridis Associates.
the Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection, with the same method, drawing experiences and stimuli from the island but also from the myth of Homer that vividly describes the visit of the traveler Odysseus to the magical land of the Phaeacians. The Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection resort harmoniously combines local culture and tradition with a relaxed, Venetian and bohemian style. What are the pieces of the architectural puzzle that you wanted to put together? Arches, arcades, balconies and patios are just some of the elements of the architectural vocabulary that finds its roots in the traditional architecture seen throughout the island of Corfu. Inspired by the local colour palette, all of the spaces are based on ceramic and earthy tones in various tones, since it is unquestionably the couleur local of the
The Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection resort harmoniously combines local culture and tradition with a relaxed, Venetian and bohemian style.
