Minimalist Greek House Clad With Freestyle Masonry

This beautiful home is standing in an olive grove on the outskirts of one of Greek cities

This beautiful home is standing in an olive grove on the outskirts of one of Greek cities

This residence in Greece was designed by Nikos Mourikis in earthy-colored materials and covered with freestyle masonry to perfectly blend in the olive grove where it’s built.

The longitudinal side of the residence is placed facing north, separating the day and night living zones with two distinct floors. Auxiliary spaces are placed in the semi-basement due to the 18% site slope and the main atrium/terrace of the house is placed within the volumetric composition. The pitched roof and the composite construction from reinforced concrete and stone follow the earthly colors of the olive grove landscape.

A robust construction is filled with distinct volumes, leaving a large opening for the residents to visually interact with the surrounding nature and open vistas and connect the mountains on the south with the sea on the north. The cantilever elements are also placed within the volumetric envelope providing shades and protection from the wind.

The interiors show off minimalist style at its best with a plenty of natural materials incorporated to connect indoors and outdoors. The walls and ceilings are white, while the floors and some walls are covered with light-colored plywood to give the spaces a more natural feel. You can also see some stone and stone-like tiles in decor, which continue the idea of blending into natural surroundings. As for furniture, it’s modern and maybe Japandi, it’s totally laconic and simple yet comfy – everything inside is centered around the views, and furniture isn’t very bold not to distract attention from them.

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The house was clad with freestyle masonry to make it perfectly blend in the landscape around

The house was clad with freestyle masonry to make it perfectly blend in the landscape around

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There are several terraces and verandas here to enjoy the fresh air

There are several terraces and verandas here to enjoy the fresh air

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This is the main double-height veranda with gorgeous mosaic floors, it looks perfect and blends into the surroundings

This is the main double-height veranda with gorgeous mosaic floors, it looks perfect and blends into the surroundings

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The western veranda overlooks the Corinthian Bay

The western veranda overlooks the Corinthian Bay

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The veranda canopy is clad with wood to make the ceiling look more natural

The veranda canopy is clad with wood to make the ceiling look more natural

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The living room is done with much light-colored plywood and off-whites and whte, there's a cool built-in fireplace

The living room is done with much light-colored plywood and off-whites and whte, there's a cool built-in fireplace

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Windows everywhere provide cool views, there's a modern staircase with creative railings

Windows everywhere provide cool views, there's a modern staircase with creative railings

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The bedroom features a large upholstered bed and a glazed wall to enjoy the views - who needs more

The bedroom features a large upholstered bed and a glazed wall to enjoy the views - who needs more

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The master bathroom is done with concrete, stone-like tiles and wooden pieces to make it warmer

The master bathroom is done with concrete, stone-like tiles and wooden pieces to make it warmer

Source: designboom