Posted on 10/5/2018
On the eastern side of greece’s greenest island of zakynthos, lies a haven that combines mediterranean architecture with tropical modernism. perched on a hill overlooking the village of tsilivi and merging with the emerald colors of the lush natural landscape, the olea all suite hotel is a contemporary, peaceful retreat. the sanctuary, designed by the athens and stockholm-based studio block722, taps into the ever-present element of water. at the center of it all, functioning as the tranquil hear
Block722 worked closely with the existing vegetation — like the venerable olive trees that have been gracing the site for centuries. using natural materials such as rustic oak wood, bamboo, and rattan, the studio redefined the physical environment while emphasizing the autonomy of each suite unit, with the result resembling more of a luxurious, tropical island settlement...