Summer Story Single Family House by Natalia Kokosalaki |
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| DESIGN NAME: Summer Story PRIMARY FUNCTION: Single Family House INSPIRATION: The brief was composed as if it was a first page of a novel, narrating a summer day in this imaginary Cretan house and its rural environment. It describes the various spaces of the house and the surrounding large garden. Immediately, the direct relation between inside and outside became the focus of our concept. Cretan life is well connected with the earth, the outdoors, the olive trees, and we were keen to sustain this throughout our design. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: At the foot of the Lefka Ori mountains in Crete, a French couple decided to house their large extended family and spend their summers in a pure Cretan environment. The large arched entrance leading to an enclosed courtyard revives memories of the Venetians who left their mark on the island. We wanted to create a typical Cretan home - simple, distinguished, and very proud, and combined it with a contemporary design approach, to create a home as if it had always been there. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The large stone arched entrance connects the outside with the inner courtyard and acts as a central focus point for the house, promoting the idea of indoor and outdoor living. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Construction of the house in Roustika, Crete, was completed in 2018. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Environmental and site analysis dictated the orientation of the house in relationship to the prime views and the position of the sun. Local stone and ocher were used in the construction, and all built in furniture was built by local craftsmen. In keeping with the traditional Cretan architecture the windows, doors, and shutters are all made of wood. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 250 square meter building on a 4700 square meter plot of land TAGS: Summer house, Crete, Greece, Traditional, Minimal, Slow living RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Type: Environmental analysis. Objectives: To orient and integrate the design into the site. Methodology: Solar and wind analysis using computational tools, view selection and framing from site visit. Data Tools Used: Energy Plus weather data for analysis and solar paths; historical wind data; site visits and research on local architecture. Participants: Full office team. Result: Environmental analysis optimized the design, historical research allowed for selection of construction materials and methods. Effect: The design respects the local architectural language, integrating it fully in its environment, and promoting local artists and craftsmen. CHALLENGE: The client wanted to incorporate both the traditional architectural language of the area, but use modern construction techniques in order to create a home that fits into the landscape, to make it feel as if it has always been there. ADDED DATE: 2022-06-29 09:17:01 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Architect: Natalia Kokosalaki and IMAGE CREDITS: Photographer: George Messaritakis |
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NAME: Kokosalaki | Architecture PROFILE: Kokosalaki | Architecture is an Architecture, Design, and Construction office located in Neo Psychiko in Athens, Greece. The office has formed a platform for new ideas and unique design over the past 10 years. It has attracted the attention of the international press, with articles in Dezeen, Wallpaper, etc, and has won numerous awards for projects all around Greece. |
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Summer Story Single Family House by Natalia Kokosalaki is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2022 - 2023.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Natalia Kokosalaki. · Click here to view the profile and other works by Natalia Kokosalaki. |
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