Location: Paros Island
Type: Hotel Renovation
Completion Year: 2025
This project features the regeneration of a small holiday apartment building, in the heart of the Naoussa settlement, in Paros. The building is situated a few meters from the Naoussa port, with each of the six apartments sharing views of the sea and the calming island environment.
The architectural objective was to preserve the clear geometry of the existing structure, by embedding elements that promote wellbeing, in harmonious interplay with the building’s own form, like the new steel frame shades and partitions, that filter sunlight, frame the sea views and enhance residents’ privacy.
The interior spaces were redesigned within the former apartment’s boundaries. Each apartment with an ensuite bathroom, was organized in two main functional areas, the entrance/seating and main sleeping area; the approach being more of an “open-plan” arrangement, and zoning -mostly configured by “color”.
Color, attributed to a palette of specific materials, has emphatically been used on the interior surfaces, to re-interpret the “border”, to build upon clarity and plasticity, to organize uses and relationships within space, at the minimum utilization of walls and partitions.
In this context, the light -sky- blue and earthly terracotta tones, were resourcefully transferred from the island environment to the interiors, to assemble solid color “shapes” against pure white surfaces; white literally and indisputably being the essence of Cycladic poetics and light.
The balconies have been thoughtfully upgraded to include comfortable seating arrangements and luxurious daybed fittings, complemented by soothing water elements. These additions transform the balconies into an inviting and functional outdoor living space, seamlessly extending the fresh and bold interiors of the home. This carefully designed extension not only enhances the overall aesthetic, but also provides an ideal spot to relax and enjoy uninterrupted views of the island, blending indoor comfort with the natural beauty outside.
Photography: Giorgos Sfakianakis