Greece A RC H I T E C T U R E
HIGHLY COMMENDED ARCHITECTURE SINGLE RESIDENCE GREECE The Split House by Roula Kotsilati Architecture
Founded in 2004, Roula Kotsilati
house as a journey through a medieval
Architecture is an award winning
village, as those still seen on Chios Island.
architecture firm with international
It was to convey a mystic, fairytale-like
distinctions of identity projects such as
atmosphere through a unique type of
residences, offices, industrial buildings
Greek architecture. Interpreting this
and commercial spaces. The practice
historical typology, the house combines
focuses at the innovation of form with
the four strong elements of a medieval
highly crafted designs and specific
village: the wall, entrance, bridge and
emphasis in sustainable architecture.
central plaza.
The Split House on Chios Island, Greece is a spectacular, five-bedroom
fireplace and dining area has fabulous
vacation home specially designed for a
panoramic views and connects beautifully
couple and their daughter. Their detailed
to the garden, barbecue and swimming
requirements were for a hospitable house
pool. This symbolic and clear separation
close to the beach with privacy so that
of the home’s different functions and
they could relax, meditate, read and enjoy
the strong dialogue of the interiors with
fabulous sea views with family and friends.
the existing landscape have combined to
The clients were delighted with
Roula Kotsilati Architecture
The open living room featuring a
Roula Kotsilati’s concept of designing the
bring the family much closer to the island they love so much.
93 Ioannou Chrysostomou str, 132 31 Attica, Greece t: +30 210 5056939 m: +30 6977461533 e: info@rkarchitecture.gr w: www.rkarchitecture.gr 42 European Property Awards
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