Family house in Artemida, Attica by SynThesis Architects nominated for 2013-14 ADEX Awards.

Family house in Artemida, Attica

The unique position of this residence, as the sandy beach literally reaches the fence, implied the location of the building. It is just a breath away from the coast-line. The relation of the residence to the sea suggested interior spaces with direct visibility to the sea. For continuity and blending to the surroundings, water runs discreetly through the plot and branches into the house. Then, it reaches the flame of the transverse fireplace that separates the spa from the living room. The aim of the revitalization through nature is completed with unexpected views to the sky.The integration of natural surroundings and time is amplified with the extensive use of sandstone, which consists the earlier form of sand as rock. Time-continuity is reflected also through the extensive use of glass, which is the result of the thermal proceedings of sand. This timeline of the material (sandstone – sand – glass) is reinforced by the slow but visible corruption of the sandstone used for the outer walls. The gradient victory of the natural elements –the wave and the wind - against the sandstone rocks of the Greek seashore is reflected by the lightening of the construction close to coast and the receding of the first floor slab in the form of a wave-line. This wave-line starts from the balcony of the sea façade, extends to the internal balcony and concludes to the bedroom balcony). The entire idea sketches the natural formation of seashores and bays.

SynThesis Architects

SynThesis architects was founded in 2005 by Dr Evangelia Chrysikou. The awarded company delivers integrated architectural and interior design solutions for a wide spectrum of built environment areas. It has an expertise in design for users' wellbeing and the promotion of health through design. SynThesis architects' philosophy stems from the knowledge of the interaction of the human physiology with the environment and we are strongly aware of the latest sustainability developments.

Architectural and research projects of SynThesis have been presented in architectural, medical and ergonomics Conferences in Europe, Singapore, the USA and Canada and in Universities in Europe. Synthesis has strong presence in research schemes in Europe and the Middle East transferring scientific research evidence into design.

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Family house in Artemida, Attica

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