a narrow cut in the terrain orients the house toward the Aegean Sea<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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a compact entrance volume defines the main point of access<\/p>\n
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the structure minimizes visual impact by following the slope\u2019s contours<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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internal courtyards also provide shelter from strong northwest winds<\/p>\n
courtyards are carved into the massing to bring in light and air<\/p>\n
a long, narrow pool follows the main axis of the house, serving as a spatial guide<\/p>\n
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Katerina Valsamaki Architects shapes a residence that is spatially attuned to its site<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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stone, earth, and concrete form the restrained material palette<\/p>\n
pergolas cast dynamic shadows across outdoor living areas<\/p>\n
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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n name:<\/strong>\u00a0The Slot House location:<\/strong> Dio Choria, Tinos, Cyclades, Greece<\/p>\n area:<\/strong> 230 sqm<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n lead architects:<\/strong> Katerina Valsamaki, Katerina Charisiadi<\/p>\n design team:<\/strong> Katerina Valsamaki, Katerina Charisiadi, Alexandra Baklatzi<\/p>\n project management, supervision:<\/strong> Katerina Valsamaki, Alexandra Baklatzi<\/p>\n structural engineering:<\/strong> ERGOSYSTEM LTD \u2013 Chryssanthos Kalligeros, Nelli Tzoumaki<\/p>\n EM engineering:<\/strong> MKA<\/p>\n lighting design:<\/strong> Katerina Valsamaki Architects<\/p>\n interior design:<\/strong> Katerina Valsamaki Architects<\/p>\n decoration & styling:<\/strong> Design Plaza, Katerina Valsamaki Architects\u00a0<\/p>\n photographer:<\/strong> Panagiotis Voumvakis<\/a> | @panagiotisvoumvakis<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n windows doors, and sliding systems:<\/strong> Sch\u00fcco, Hyline \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n designboom has received this project from our\u00a0DIY submissions<\/span><\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/p>\n The post katerina valsamaki embeds subterranean house into hillside slot on tinos island, greece<\/a> appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Slot House emerges from narrow cut in Tinos\u2019 terrain \u00a0 Located on a steep southern slope of Tinos island, Greece, east of the village of Dio Choria, The Slot House by Katerina Valsamaki Architects is … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\narchitects:<\/strong>\u00a0Katerina Valsamaki Architects<\/a> | @katerina.valsamaki.architects<\/a><\/p>\n
\ninsulation:<\/strong> Sika
\ntiles: REFIN, INALCO
\ntiles and special bathroom constructions:<\/strong> bagno y bagno
\nlighting products:<\/strong> Bright Special Lighting
\nplasterboards:<\/strong> KNAUF
\nfaucets:<\/strong> RITMONIO
\ntoilets:<\/strong> TOTO
\nair conditioning terminal devices:<\/strong> Air Grilles
\naluminum powder coating:<\/strong> Akzo Nobel
\ninterior and exterior color coating:<\/strong> Vivechrom
\nexterior wall systems and finishes:<\/strong> Dryvit Systems, Inc.
\npool:<\/strong> STELNIC
\ngreen roof:<\/strong> EGREEN ZINCO
\nswitches-sockets:<\/strong> Legrand
\nmetal and aluminum constructions:<\/strong> Komeal
\nspecial constructions:<\/strong> METALLOCK
\nair conditioning systems:<\/strong> TOSHIBA
\nfloor heating:<\/strong> REHAU
\nheat pumps and solar panels:<\/strong> VAILLANT
\nfurniture:<\/strong> DESIGN PLAZA<\/p>\n