camilo rebelo and susana martins embed ktima house on greek island
photography by cláudio reis
all images courtesy of camilo rebelo and susana martins
located on the greek island of antiparos, this two storey residence designed by architects camilo rebelo and susana martins, seeks to reference the age-old duality of greek civilization. named ‘ktima house’, the dwelling can be perceived in different two ways. from above, the building is viewed as an abstract white line, adapting to the site’s undualting topography. conversely, from the sea, the façade takes on a continuous yet apparently fragmented composition that calls to mind ancient citadels.
the design references the age-old duality of greek civilization
the composition and rhythm of the design is directly influenced by greek building regulations, which state that volumes cannot exceed ten meters in length. internal living accommodation is split between two levels, with the lower storey containing a guest house and service areas and the main home positioned above.
the façade takes on a continuous, yet fragmented composition
as the dwelling is embedded within the island’s sloping terrain, green roofs guarantee a constant temperature throughout the year, without the need for mechanical cooling systems. at the rear of the property, carefully positioned patios ensure that each area of the home is naturally illuminated and ventilated.
internal living accommodation is split between two levels
a terraced area presents sweeping ocean views
a pool is set within the expansive patio
the view from the property’s living quarters
primary living accommodation is located at the upper level
the bathroom features marbled detailing
carefully positioned voids welcome daylight and ventilation
project info:
location: antiparos, greece
client: oliaros SA – iasson tsakonas
architecture: camilo rebelo and susana martins
collaborators: cristina chicau, maria sofia santos, miguel marques, patricio guedes
local architect: dionysis zacharias architects
landscape architect: thomas doxiadis
engineering-structure: christos kaklamanis
engineering-electrical and mechanical: george cavoulacos
construction manager: dimitris karantzas and kostis makris
photography: claudio reis
project: 2008-2013
construction: 2011-2014
total gross area: 950 sqm / 10,226 sqf
property area: 25,370 sqm / 273,080 sqf
