Petrovouni

View of the terrace at the lower level of the house.

The Building

The site is located in the village of Aghia Sophia, parts of which date back to the 15th century.

The location boasts stunning views; to the sea, and to the Taygetos Mountains overlooking the village from the east.

The project involved the construction of a single family residence on the site of a run-down house dating back to the 17th century.

Interior view of the living area.

A tedious planning procedure that involved endless negotiations with the archaeological and building authorities led to a set of restrictions on the design.

The ruin material found on site had to be integrated into the design of the house, thus connecting it to its local surroundings and its past forms and materials.

The footprint of the original building, dug into the local bedrock was to be maintained; thus largely determining the form and volume of the new building.

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