Pure-C is a two-level residence spanning 360 m2 situated on the eastern side of Crete, perched on the headland of a small peninsula in the bay of Mirabello. The terrain of the area is rugged and rocky, with sparse vegetation, and the plot is practically enveloped by the sea, providing panoramic views from all sides of the house.
The residence comprises two distinct prismatic white volumes, strategically positioned to create the entrance, a water corridor leading to the view, and a patio encircling them, where the vertical and horizontal movements of the house occur. The northern volume accommodates the daytime living areas, while the southern volume houses the nighttime living spaces. Ensuring a seamless transition between the interior and exterior spaces, as well as the semi-outdoor areas, was a key design consideration.
The white color of the volumes, along with the presence of the patio and water features in and around the residence, contribute to cooling the indoor and outdoor spaces during the scorching summer months. The restoration of the surrounding areas was achieved through the careful selection of native plants and herbs, complementing the natural beauty of the landscape.
Credits
Architecture
ACTION Constructing; Giorgos Velivasakis, Manolis Velivasakis, Lily Velivasaki
Year of completion
2022
Location
Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece
Total area
360 m2
Site area
5.270,71 m2
Photos
Giorgos Iliakis
Project Partners
Project: Villa Pure-C; Agios Nikolaos
Architectural study: Manolis Velivasakis, Giorgos Velivasakis, Lily Velivasaki
Interior design: Action Constructing; Eleni Koundouraki
Construction: Action Constructing
Lighting Study: Action Constructing
Electro-mechanical Study: Action Constructing – Diodos
Static Study: Action Constructing – Zervos Consulting Engineers
Beton: Lafarge
Window and door frames: Alumil – Pikrakis ΑΕ
Paint powders: Stonecrete – Industrial Floor Hardener
Metal Structures: Pikrakis ΑΕ
Industrial floors: Kanakis Giannis
Internal floors: Kanakis Giannis
Pressed concrete: Kourasanit – Iad Zbeiro
Marbles: Stonetech – Cheretis
Lights: Kafkas Electrological Supplier
Plant supplier: Kipotechniki – Dokianakis Giorgos
Wooden Structures: Kaloterakis Furniture – designgroup
Dry construction: Glasroc-Sahoum Nikolaos
Pergolas: Alumil-Pikrakis ΑΕ
Wardrobes: Kaloterakis Furniture – designgroup
Security doors: Alumil-Pikrakis ΑΕ
Colors: Vittex-Iad Zbeiro
Insulation: Stavropoulos Panagiotis
Glass parapets, crystals: Lentzakis Bros Glass Applications
Interior / exterior Furniture: Kaloterakis Furniture – designgroup
Decoration elements: Kaloterakis Furniture – designgroup
Light switches: Schneider – Kafkas Electrological Supplier
Automations: Emtech Digital Applications
Alarm system: Emtech Digital Applications
Fire extinguishing, fire safety: Diodos
Curtains, fabric, rollers: Maris Interiors
Carpets: Maris Interiors
Plumbing works: Nikos Stratidakis
Electrical works: Michalis Efentakis
Air conditioning: Inventor – Diodos
Sanitary items: Creta Ceramica
Photography: Iliakis Giorgos
