These 2 houses in Vathy, Methana, are a study in material purity and thoughtful detailing. The result is a home that values simplicity as depth.
The materials—plaster, concrete, timber, and ceramic—are used in their natural state, without decoration or disguise. Within this simplicity, every junction and surface has been carefully composed, revealing a quiet depth of expression. The richness of the space emerges through texture, tone, and the subtle presence of things. Art appears not as display, but as gesture. Small interventions—improvised, tactile, intimate—reflect a creative life lived attentively, day by day. The plaster walls are smooth, thick, and whitewashed, creating a calm backdrop for everyday life. Niches are carved directly into the walls, becoming places for everyday objects and pieces of art—books, driftwood, ceramics. The built-in elements—bed bases, benches, and shelving—emerge seamlessly from the architecture, blurring the boundaries between structure, furniture, and sculpture. Nothing feels staged; everything appears quietly embedded in the life of the space.
The sharp geometry of the cast-in-place exterior stairs is softened by light and shadow. The interior floating stair hovers with precision. The metal railing is sculptural and finely detailed. Its steel fixings exposed, becoming part of the aesthetic language.
The timber-framed windows reach the ceiling and let the outside in. Light moves slowly through the spaces and creates different patterns throughout the day.
In the bathrooms, materials are treated like objects of care. Single marble slabs meet τhe tactile cement render and they both invite touch, catching the light in subtle gradations.
The landscape enters each room slowly—through glimpses, reflections, shifting shadows, or a passing breeze. The materials, like the architecture itself, reveal their character gradually, rewarding stillness and close observation.
This project consists of a small studio and a two-storey house, designed for two related yet independent families. The design carefully balances proximity, privacy, and accessibility, fostering a sense of connection while maintaining individual autonomy. A key objective was to facilitate seamless interaction between the two residences and their shared outdoor space, ensuring fluid movement and flexible use while allowing for separation when desired.