Positioned on a steep slope in Tinos, Greece, the house captures the vast Aegean panorama, while sinking into the earth for shelter and privacy. Crafted from rough stone and smooth, travertine-like concrete, the materials echo the island’s texture and palette. A long canopy stretches across the living space, framing the view and creating shaded outdoor zones. A sequence of internal courtyards carved into the massing introduces natural light and ventilation, while offering shelter from prevailing northwestern winds.
These courtyards are conceived as spatial connectors, expanding interior programs outward and creating varied microclimates suited to seasonal use. A compact, ground-level volume forms the primary visual and physical access point. This threshold volume contains architectural references to traditional dovecotes typical of the island and incorporates views toward the town of Tinos. Inside, clean surfaces, natural light, and a raw wood dining table reflect a pared-back, timeless design. From the green roof to the linear pool that mirrors the horizon, every detail in this home serves one goal: to inhabit beauty without disturbing it. This is a place where architecture listens, adapts, and disappears into the landscape.
Details
Architecture
Katerina Valsamaki Architects; Katerina Valsamaki, Katerina Charisiadi, Alexandra Baklatzi
Client
Private
Year of completion
2025
Location
Dio Choria, Tinos, Greece
Total area
230 m2
Site area
7.612,78 m2
Photos
Panagiotis Voumvakis
Partners
Structural Engineering: Ergosystem
EM Engineering: MKA
Decoration & Styling: Design Plaza
Concrete & Building Works: Oikodomisi Tinou, Delatollas, Komninou
Windows, Doors & Sliding Systems: Schüco Hellas; Despina Grigoriou
Windows, Doors & Sliding Systems (Hyline): Komeal; Panagiotis Kotsos
Cement Coatings: Oikodomisi Tinou, Delatollas, Komninou
Tiles, Bathroom Fixtures & Special Bathroom Constructions: Bagno y Bagno; Janis Papacharalampous
Wood Flooring: Dipo; Melina Polychronopoulou
Lighting Products: Bright Special Lighting; Nicos Vasiliou
Woodworks: Joseph Charikiopoulos & Co; Joseph Charikiopoulos
Metallic Pergolas: Komeal; Panagiotis Kotsos
Plasterboards: Knauf; Janis Doultsos
Exterior Wall Systems: Dryvit Systems, Inc.; Anastasios Moustakas
Exterior Wall Systems (Contractor): Janis Doultsos; Janis Doultsos
Aluminum Powder Coating: Akzo Nobel
Interior Color Coating: Vivechrom
Exterior Color Coating: Dryvit; Anastasios Moustakas
Insulation: Sika; Dimitris Oikonomopoulos
Glassworks: Filippos Konstantinou; Filippos Konstantinou
Pool: Dotek
Green Roof: Egreen Zinco; Gregori Kotopoulis
Switches & Sockets: Legrand; Tinos Kafkas
Fabrics: Curtainmakers S.A.; George Koulepis
Special Constructions (Claustra) – Supplier: Metallock
Special Constructions (Claustra) – Contractor: Tech More; Chrysovalantis Tsalouchos
Electrical Works: Michalis Metaxas; Michalis Metaxas
Air Conditioning Systems: Toshiba; Angelos Paliogiannis
Air Slots: Air Grilles (I. Lioli & Co)
Plumbing: KC Constructions; Christos Koutsonas
Floor Heating: Rehau; KC Constructions
Heat Pumps & Solar Panels: Vaillant; KC Constructions
Furniture: Design Plaza; Marina Ntania
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