the summer house has been designed by vois architects in 2012 and set in the greek island of paros. the name, ‘h_orizon’, derives from the two basic elements of the design. ‘h’ constitutes the configuration of the building that resembles the shape of the letter, where the main volumes expand symmetrically along the axis sw – se. ‘orizon’, from the aim of the design and the need of the house to remain in continuous connection to the open ‘orizon’.

vois architects frames two volumes to capture the sea horizon of paros island
all images by erieta attali

 

 

through the void, created between the two main volumes, vois architects designs a frame that captures the perpetual energy and alternating images of the sea horizon. this element remains as a focal point of the house that concentrates on daily family activity and movements of the natural scenery. at the same time, it is the point from which the viewpoints begin and extend.

vois architects frames two volumes to capture the sea horizon of paros island
the house emerges from the landscape and the landscape evolves linearly as an extension of the house

 

 

the house emerges from the landscape and the landscape evolves linearly as an extension of the house. the entrance to the house happens through an extended pathway that is surrounded by an inclined plane. the gradual walk leads the visitor towards the main living area.

vois architects frames two volumes to capture the sea horizon of paros island
the seating area is created on a recessed level in order to allow for unobscured views

 

 

the seating area is created on a recessed level in order to allow for unobscured views. the bedrooms and supporting areas are situated in a balanced manner on each side of the main axis. the pool situated in front of the living area follows the linear direction towards the horizon emerging the blue surfaces of the water.

vois architects frames two volumes to capture the sea horizon of paros island
image by athina souli

vois architects frames two volumes to capture the sea horizon of paros island
the pool follows the linear direction towards the horizon emerging the blue surfaces of the water
image by athina souli

vois architects frames two volumes to capture the sea horizon of paros island
the name, ‘h_orizon’, derives from the two basic elements of the design
image by athina souli

vois architects frames two volumes to capture the sea horizon of paros island
the bedrooms and supporting areas are situated in a balanced manner on each side of the main axis
image by athina souli

 

 

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom